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February 2019
British Occupation of Bethabara
The British are coming! Join us for a weekend of living history at Historic Bethabara Park. Bring out the whole family to explore the park and meet re-enactors who can share the stories of the British Occupation of Wachovia in 1781. Keith the blacksmith will be here with his forge!
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Festival
Free Admission! Celebrate Spring with us at Historic Bethabara Park! Bring your kite, your blankets and chairs, and your appetite. We’ll have activities for all ages, including a Maypole, arts and crafts, kids games, and more. Enjoy a day of free, fun, outdoor activities for kids. Hosted by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department. More information coming soon!
Find out more »May 2019
Bethabara Highland Games
Free Admission! Celebrate the Scots-Irish contribution to Bethabara! Enjoy live music from Góilín and Wake the Parson, watch extreme heavy athletic competitions, eat authentic Scottish foods, participate in the battle axe competition, experience sheepdog demonstrations, listen to bagpipes, and shop from local craftsmen.
Find out more »June 2019
Music in the Palisades
Bring the whole family out to Historic Bethabara Park on Third Thursdays from June to October for Music in the Palisades, a fun, free outdoor concert series! Join us in the palisade fort for an evening of live music from Chatham Rabbits (June), Soultriii (July), Góilín (August), and Swing on! Orchestra(September); Dino’s Hot Dogs; 25 cent vanilla ice cream cones; your favorite decadent ice cream flavors from Lumpy's Ice Cream; colonial games and rope making; hay rides; and more! This event is fun for the whole family. Don’t forget your blanket and chairs. Come early to find a seat on the lawn and get your hot dog and ice cream. Music starts at 6:00PM and ends at 8:00PM.
Find out more »July 2019
Music in the Palisades
Bring the whole family out to Historic Bethabara Park on Third Thursdays from June to October for Music in the Palisades, a fun, free outdoor concert series! Join us in the palisade fort for an evening of live music from Chatham Rabbits (June), Soultriii (July), Góilín (August), and Swing on! Orchestra(September); Dino’s Hot Dogs; 25 cent vanilla ice cream cones; your favorite decadent ice cream flavors from Lumpy's Ice Cream; colonial games and rope making; hay rides; and more! This event is fun for the whole family. Don’t forget your blanket and chairs. Come early to find a seat on the lawn and get your hot dog and ice cream. Music starts at 6:00PM and ends at 8:00PM.
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