High Point Monthly Tourism Newsletter
July 2010

High Point will be welcoming the following groups to the city.  Please welcome them with us.   Disclaimer:  Information, on Conventions & Meetings with overnight rooms, is compiled from bookings of the CVB and a number of hotels within the city limits of High Point.  While every effort is made by the CVB to provide complete and accurate information, this is not a complete listing.  Conventions, Meetings and Group Tours Jul. 11-14, 2010; Knights of Pythias & Court of Calanthe- 131st Annual Grand Lodge Session & 95th Annual Grand Session of the Court  Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford/ 100 Jul. 16-18, 2010; High Point Golf Swingers - Annual Golf Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  Days Inn & Suites/ 100 Jul. 16-20, 2010;  The Score Showcase - Summer Girls U13-14 Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford, Courtyard, Best Western HP/ 750 Jul. 17-20, 2010;  The Score Showcase - Girls Score Showcase Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford Suites/ 240 Jul. 22-25, 2010;  Oak Hollow Boat Drags Facility/Number of Participants:  Biltmore, Crestwood Suites, EconoLodge, Hotel NC/ 3,000 Jul. 23-27, 2010;  The Score Showcase - Summer Boys U13-14 Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford, Courtyard, Best Western HP/ 750 Jul. 24-27, 2010;  The Score Showcase - Boys Score Showcase Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford Suites/ 240 Jul. 27-30, 2010;  St. Matthews Church of God of Prophecy Facility/Number of Participants:  Biltmore Suites/ 30 Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2010;  High Point Swim Club - Tarheel States Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford, Best Western HP,  Biltmore, Courtyard, Crestwood/ 650 Social Events Jul. 14-17, 2010;  Harris/Bowman Wedding Facility/Number of Participants:  Biltmore Suites/ 30    In addition to the e-newsletter, the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to think of ways to Go Green. We hope everyone continues to THINK GREEN. GO GREEN!

Current Exhibits Jul. 1-16  High Point Fine Art Guild Spring/Summer 2010 Art Show at Theatre Art Galleries.  Free.  (336) 887-2137.  www.tagart.org.  Jul.1-Aug. 31  "Tell Me A Story" at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point.  An exhibit featuring dolls that appear in children's literature.  Tues. - Sat. 10am to 4pm.  Sun. 1pm to 4pm.  $5 adults; $4 seniors, students and groups 15+; $2.50 youth (6-15 yrs.); Free to children under 6.  (336) 885-3655.  www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org. Permanent Exhibit at High Point Museum "High Point's Furniture Heritage" Exhibit at High Point Museum. Examine the history of the relationship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point. The exhibit includes interactive elements, photographs, memorabilia, machinery and furniture. Hours: 10am to 4:30pm Tues.-Sat.; 1pm to 4:30pm Sun. Free exhibit. (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org.    Visit www.theaquariusmusichall.com for more information and a band schedule.     Area Events Jul. 1-Oct. 1  Farmer's Market and Flea Market in the Roy B. Culler Senior Senior Center parking lot.  Open Wednesdays and Saturdays day break until mid morning.  (336) 883-3584.  Jul. 1-Oct. 31 Gold and Gem Panning at Castle McCulloch. A great family activity open to the public Sun. 11am to 5pm. Admission is $4; Buckets range from $10-$100. (336) 887-2206. www.castlemcculloch.com. Jul. 1 Thursday's Party on the Plank Concert Series continues with Blue Ridge James and The Fairlanes at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, downtown High Point.  Enjoy music, merchandise, food, art and more. 5:30pm to 8:30pm. $2 ages 10 yrs and up. Children under 10 yrs are free.  (336) 991-9144. www.partyontheplank.com. Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 "Let's Talk Cars!" at Kagan's Parking lot. Local car buffs gather every Thursday to show off their favorite oldies and classics. Enjoy music and refreshments. 6pm. Free. (336) 882-8809. Jul. 3  Ink Making & Quill Pen Writing at High Point Museum.  10am to 4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org. Jul. 4  Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Hollow Festival Park.  A Fourth of July celebration with fireworks.  Gates open at 4:30pm and fireworks begin at sunset.  Free; parking is $10 a car load.(336) 883-3483.  Jul. 8  Thursday's Party on the Plank Concert Series continues with The Speakers Braco at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, downtown High Point.  Enjoy music, merchandise, food, art and more.  5:30pm to 8:30pm.  $2 ages 10 yrs and up.  Children under 10 yrs are free.  (336) 991-9144.  www.partyontheplank.com. Jul. 10-11, 31, Aug. 1 Blacksmithing Demonstration at High Point Museum. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Free. (336) 885-1859. www.highpointmuseum.org. Jul. 11  Arts Splash Summer Concert Series continues with Jeff Little Trio (Music of the Blue Ridge) at High Point Museum.  the HP Area Arts Council encourages concert-goers to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs.  6pm to 7:30pm.  Free.  (336) 889-2787.  www.highpointarts.org.    Jul. 17 Village Fair at Mendenhall.  The HP Museum opens the Mendenhall Meeting House in City Lake Park for this one day, celebrating the history of the Quakers, early Jamestown, and the Historic Mendenhall Plantation.  10am to 4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org.  Jul. 18 Arts Splash Summer Concert Series continues with UBU the Band (Party Mix) playing at High Point University @ Roberts Hall. The HP Area Arts Council encourages concert-goers to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs. 6pm to 7:30pm. Free.   (336) 889-2787.  www.highpointarts.org. Jul. 22  The YWCA presents a Wine and Down Beer Hop at the JH Adams Inn in celebration of 90 years of the YWCA.  5:30pm to 9pm.  (336) 882-4126.  www.ywcahp.com.  Jul. 22  The Jaycees of HP and Lucas Oil Products present the 1st Annual Oak Hollow Boat Drag Golf Classic at Oak Hollow Golf Course.  10am.  Registration deadline is June 25th.  $65 per person; $260 4-man captain's choice team.  (843) 293-2537.  Jul. 23-25  Oak Hollow Drag Boat Races at Oak Hollow Festival Park.  Gates open at 9am on Friday and 8am on Saturdy and Sunday. Tickets are Free on Friday; $15 Sat.; $20 Sun; or Weekend Pass for $30.  Children 12 yrs and under are free with a paid adult.  (336) 869-0005.  www.highpointjaycees.org.  Jul. 24-25  Let's Play! Early American Games in the Historical Park at High Point Museum.  Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org.  Jul. 25  Arts Splash Summer Concert Series continues with The Jazz Faculty (Jazz) playing at GTCC Amphitheatre.  The HP Area Arts Council encourages concert-goers to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs.  6pm to 7:30pm.  (336) 889-2787.  www.highpointarts.org. Jul. 27  Bridal Festival at Castle McCulloch featuring more than forty vendors.  6pm to 9pm.  Brides can register online for free admission.  All others; $15.  (336) 887-5413.  www.castlemcculloch.com.

Note from Nancy It's a big month this July for Parks and Recreation as just about all the park facilities will be used for several tournaments around High Point.  Be sure to take advantage of the summer concerts offered to you this month through Party on the Plank as well as the High Point Area Arts Council with the annual Arts Splash Summer Concert Series.  Also coming up is the Oak Hollow Boat Drags.  If you like to play golf, be sure to register for the Oak Hollow Golf Classic at Oak Hollow Golf Course on July 22nd.  Celebrate your Fourth of July with High Point at Oak Hollow Festival Park.  Fireworks will begin at sunset.  Keep adding your events to the High Point Community Calendar at www.highpoint.org/events.  Please join us on Facebook and become a fan of the High Point CVB.  Tour the J.H. Adams Inn The J. H. Adams Inn in High Point is offering a special Lunch and Tour package of this property on the National Register. Built in 1918 for John H. Adams, a textile mogul, the Italian Renaissance Revival styled mansion was considered one of the finest homes in High Point in its day. Now you can experience the elegance of the 22 room home and enjoy a sumptuous lunch for $15.00 per person.   For more information on or to book the tour “The Pleasure of Your Company” please call Mena Parrish at 336-882-3267.  Minimum group of ten.  www.jhadamsinn.com    "Bring it Home, High Point!" Campaign The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to challenge the High Point Community to BRING IT! Use your connections to help High Point's economy.  If you belong to a group that holds conventions somewhere else, help us bring it home!  Give us the contact information for the decision maker or meeting planner and you will be entered in drawings for a night on the town!  Send your group contact information to Marva Wells, Sales Manager, High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau, 300 South Main Street, High Point, NC  27260 or call 336.884.5255 or visit www.bringithomehighpoint.org.      Furniture Shopping in High Point Visitors should take advantage of the information available at the Visitors Information Center, located in the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB), at 300 S. Main Street. The Visitors Information Center offers information on furniture shopping as well as maps and individual brochures on some of the furniture stores in the area. Be sure to pick up a Visitor & Dining Guide when you stop by. Visitors Information Center Hours Monday ~ Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (Visitors Information Center is located at 300 South Main Street, corner of Green and Main, Monday through Friday) _______________________ Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Visitors Information Center is located in the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point on Saturday and Sunday, 101 West Green Drive, directly behind the HPCVB office.) Extended Furniture Store Hours Take advantage of the extended hours for the following stores. Furnitureland South open until 8:30, Fridays Boyles Furniture open until 8:30, Fridays Thomasville Furniture open 12-5, Sundays Drexel Heritage open 12-5, Sundays Furniture Avenue Galleries open 1-5:30, Sundays Abu Oriental Rugs & Home open 11-4, Sundays

	Published by: High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau 300 South Main Street | High Point | NC 27260 336.884.5255 phone | 336.884.5256 fax www.highpoint.org | hpcvb@highpoint.org Questions or comments: nbowman@highpoint.org
The information contained in this publication has been compiled using data provided by the various businesses and sources listed. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the HPCVB cannot assume responsibility for omissions or errors.