Events & Announcements
State of the Town Address & Dinner
featuring Mayor Vivian Jones
Monday, Feb 22
6:00 p.m.
5th Annual Renaissance Ball
Mardi gras themed black-tie event
Saturday, Feb 20
7 to 10 p.m.
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Special Events
The Wake Forest DRC is proud to present the following events as part of our mission to revitalize the downtown area.
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 Renaissance Ball—February 20
It’s time to pull out the Mardi Gras mask and make a date for downtown’s signature black-tie event benefitting the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club. The 5th Annual Renaissance Ball is Saturday, February 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Crossroads Entertainment, 413 S. Brooks Street in the Renaissance Plaza. The event features live music, dancing and Cajun cuisine. Tickets are $55 per person. Call (919) 570-1372 or order online. Ticket price includes a catered dinner, dancing and traditional king cake. The Coastline Band will entertain guests with a mixture of jazz and other favorites. The Renaissance Ball is sponsored by Connect2 Communications. Produced by the Wake Forest DRC and the Wake Forest Junior Woman's Club.
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 Fall in Love with Downtown
Valentine's Weekend: Feb 12-14 Plan a romantic outing with your loved-one in downtown Wake Forest. A charming setting, great local art, music, a tasty meal followed by coffee or gelato. On Friday evening, entertain your date with artist studio browsing and wine tastings during Art After Hours. On Saturday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. a strolling tenor and his accompaniment will serenade visitors along South White Street. He will visit the Cotton Company, Old Magnolia and the Wake Forest Coffee Company.
Annual Events
Autumn Arts Festival: October 9, 2010. Juried art show, live music and dance, children's activities.
Lighting of Wake Forest: Friday, December 3, 2010. The official start of the holiday season. The Mayor of Wake Forest lights the town's Christmas tree and local musical groups perform. Watch Santa's special arrival. He'll visit with children and listen to their holiday wishes.
Wake Forest Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 1 pm. Over 15,000 spectators are expected at the annual parade in Downtown Wake Forest.
Pictures with Santa: Saturday, December 4 and Saturday, December 11, 2010. Free photo opportunity. Santa will be in Downtown Wake Forest to visit with children and listen to their holiday wishes. Bring your camera and take your own shots or let us take a picture for you. Proofs available the following Monday at CVS Pharmacy in Downtown Wake Forest.
Monthly Events
Art After Hours: Every second Friday of the month, 5 pm - 9 pm. Live music, gallery events, wine tastings and free horse-and-carriage rides. Co-hosted with the downtown merchants.
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