A staff report
White Lake, NC – The beloved White Lake Water Festival is underway, drawing crowds to enjoy various activities and entertainment. Running from Friday, May 17, through Sunday, May 19, this festival offers something for everyone, from sports enthusiasts and music lovers to families looking for a fun day out. Here’s what you can look forward to this weekend:
Friday, May 17:
– 8:00 AM: Kick off the festival with the 8th Annual Elizabethtown Rotary Club Scholarship Tournament at Vineyard Golf at White Lake.
– 5:00 PM: Voting begins for the Student Logo Competition at the Wake Shop located on Goldston’s Beach.
– 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Don’t miss the Car Show Cruise-in at Goldston’s Beach.
– 6:00 PM: Join the Scavenger Hunt on White Lake Drive. Pick up clues at Resort Collections and return completed forms to Goldston’s Beach Arcade.
– 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Enjoy live music from Jim Quick and the Coastline Band on the main stage at Goldston’s Beach.
Saturday, May 18:
– 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Register for the Water Festival Car Show at Lake Church.
– 10:00 AM: Watch the parade down White Lake Drive (note: street will be blocked off by 9:30 AM).
– 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Browse craft vendors in the Goldston’s Beach parking lot and enjoy food vendors across the street by The Lake Store.
– 11:00 AM – until: Savor a BBQ meal from the White Lake Fire Department.
– 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Test your skills in the Cornhole Tournament at Camp Clearwater near the arcade.
– 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Build your best in the Family Sand Castle Contest sponsored by Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church on the shore at Camp Clearwater near the Chapel.
– 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Watch the Carolina Show Ski Team perform from Goldston’s Beach to Camp Clearwater.
– 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Don’t miss the Fashion Show on the main stage at Goldston’s Beach, hosted by Miss North Carolina Volunteer 2024 Hailey Hudson.
– 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: End the day with live music from Cat5 Band on the main stage at Goldston’s Beach.
Sunday, May 19:
– 2:00 PM: Find out who won the Scavenger Hunt and the Student Logo Competition, with announcements at Goldston’s Beach.
– 3:00 PM: Join the community for a Wiffle Ball Tournament, marking the festive conclusion of the weekend at Goldston’s Beach.
For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit the festival’s official website at https://www.whitelakewaterfestival.org/festival. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the community and enjoy the variety of attractions White Lake offers!
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