Weekly Tourism News | September 22, 2022 |
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In This Issue:
- High Point VIP (Very Informed Person) Awareness Tour
- NC Beer Month
- Manhattan Short Film Festival
- High Point Rockers Playoff Game 3
- 12th Annual Washington Street Unity Fest
- Paddled South Brewing's Oktoberfest
- Fall in Love with Dogs Festival
- PTI 2022 Networking Event
- High Point Barbecue Bingo
- Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Visit High Point Team Member Feature
- Groups Coming to High Point
- High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow
- Featured Events and Calendar
- In the News
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Hospitality and Partner Updates |
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High Point VIP (Very Informed Person) Awareness Tour
Wednesday, September 28th | 8 am-5 pm
1634 North Main Street, Suite 102 | High Point
Visit High Point will host its VIP (Very Informed Person) Awareness Tour Wednesday, September 28th! The tour will feature stops at Q's Corner, the Qubein Children's Museum, Kersey Valley Attractions, Theatre Art Galleries, and more! The VIP Tour is free and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. There are only 10 spots remaining so register today!
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NC Beer Month
October is NC Beer Month and it is your opportunity to explore North Carolina's craft beers. North Carolina's Craft Brewer's Guild has partnered with NCBeerGuys to provide a comprehensive calendar of all NC Beer Month events. They invite all NC breweries and craft beer retailers to submit their events to be included on the calendar.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
September 22nd-23rd
Doors open 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm
Doors open 8 pm | Show 9 pm
220 East Commerce Street | High Point, NC
From September 22 through October 2, more than 100,000 film lovers will gather in over 300 cinemas, universities, museums, libraries, and art centers spanning six continents for one purpose: to view and vote on the ten short films (18 minutes and under), which are finalists in the annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide, including High Point Theatre, to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world.
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High Point Rockers Playoff Game 3
Friday, September 23rd | 6:35 pm
Saturday, September 24th | 6:35 pm
Truist Point Stadium
For the second time in the three-year history of the franchise, the Rockers will be part of the four-team Atlantic League Playoffs.
They are currently tied 1-1 with the Gastonia Honey Hunters in their five-game series, which means they will be playing at Truist Point Stadium Friday and Saturday!
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on gameday.
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12th Annual Washington Street Unity Fest
Saturday, September 24th | 12 pm-5 pm
101 Gordon Street | High Point, NC
Head to Washington Terrace Park this Saturday for food trucks, live entertainment from The Hamiltones, a farmers market, a kids' zone, vendors, and more! There will also be an unveiling of the newest historical marker at noon at 100 Murray Street. This event is family-friendly and free!
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Paddled South Brewing's Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 24th | 3 pm
602 North Main Street | High Point, NC
Head over to Paddled South this Saturday for live music, food trucks, face painting, desserts, prizes, and the release of their new Oktoberfest beer! The street adjacent to the brewery will be closed for all the festivities.
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Fall in Love with Dogs Festival
Saturday, September 24th | 4 pm-8 pm
3431 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC
Oak Hollow Marina is hosting a free festival this Saturday to fall in love with all things dogs.
Burke Solo will be playing live, Bull City Cider will be pouring awesome cider, and JusTgrillin' will be offering delicious BBQ.
Bring your own pup or check out the adoptable dogs for you to meet and take home.
Bring your own blankets or chairs and enjoy music and great food at the beautiful Oak Hollow Marina. Proceeds will benefit the Have-A-Heart Fund.
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PTI 2022 Networking Event
Thursday, October 13th | 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
1000 Ted Johnson Parkway | Greensboro, NC
Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine and beer while networking with other Triad professionals. RSVP By September 22nd for this unique opportunity.
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High Point Barbecue Bingo
In conjunction with their "The Story of NC BBQ" exhibit, High Point Museum has announced their community-wide bingo game.
Visit local BBQ spots and breweries for a stamp. Once you get bingo, take your card to High Point Museum for the chance to win gift cards, t-shirts, and more!
Bingo cards can be picked up at the museum and at Visit High Point (1634 N. Main Street).
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Advertising Opportunities |
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Our State Magazine Co-Op Advertising Opportunity
Ad space is still available in the Our State Magazine December issue. This state-wide publication is a great way to promote any upcoming holiday or future events happening. Visit High Point has purchased the majority of the page to make it more cost-effective for partners to participate. Contact Nancy Bowman to reserve your space.
1/6 page $584
1/3 page $1,168
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Become a Sponsor for the 13th Annual Uptowne High Point Holiday & Stocking Stroll
Uptowne High Point is looking for sponsors for this year's Holiday Stroll, which promises to be the biggest one yet. They are offering multiple levels of sponsorship, so anyone can take advantage of this great opportunity!
- Uptowne Stroll Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
- Uptowne Carriage Sponsor - $3,500
- Uptowne Trolley Sponsor - $2,500
- Uptowne Holiday Sponsor - $1,000
- Uptowne Stroll Sponsor - $500
- Uptowne Community Sponsor - $250
- Uptowne Business Sponsor - $100
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Visit High Point Team Member Feature |
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Meet Linda!
When I'm in the office I do whatever they need! Stuffing envelopes, preparing relocation guides, and whatever they need me to do to promote High Point.
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What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy all parts of helping promote High Point. I truly love High Point. I love the hospital, the library, everything! Anything I can do to promote our city, I'm in.
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What do you like to do in your free time?
Family. I love my family. I enjoy being with them and interacting with them. I also love playing Hand Knee and Foot with good friends, playing handbells at my church, walking my puppy, Gertie, and babysitting any of my six grandkids and eight great-grandkids. Along with volunteering at Visit High Point, I also volunteer at the Hospital.
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What is your favorite lunch spot?
Tipsy'z and Bistro 1605! My go-to order at Tipsy'z is the Shrimptacular and at Bistro 1605's, it's Alexandria's wonderful chicken salad and a side salad with little black dress dressing. Anything that is local I really enjoy. I also love Southern Roots because I love the owner, Lisa.
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What is your favorite vacation?
My favorite vacation is Holden Beach. We always go with family. There are about 16-20 of us and we take lots of books and by 10 o'clock we are on the beach reading. The last time we were there we got to see baby sea turtles going to the ocean!
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Groups Coming to High Point |
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HPU Fall Family Weekend
High Point University Family Weekend will welcome approximately 8,000 visitors to the city of High Point on Sept. 23-25, bringing an economic boost to the community.
Local restaurants, hotels, and shops experience a $1.4 million economic boost in business during each HPU Family Weekend.
“High Point University continues to provide relevant opportunities for their students and parents to engage with our city,” says Melody Burnett, president of Visit High Point. “Furthermore, Fall Family Weekend alone generates an estimated 8,000 visitors, which translates to $1,453,388 of economic impact on our local economy. Hospitality businesses such as restaurants, retail, and lodging will be directly impacted by this influx of visitors this weekend.”
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High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow |
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'Cue Connoisseurs
Check out Visit High Point's newest blog on all things barbecue! This blog features some of our favorite local barbecue joints and barbecue-themed events happening in High Point and the surrounding areas.
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Side by Side with Nido Qubein
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | PBS NC
Mitzi Perdue is a professional speaker who talks of running a thriving family business. She is the daughter of one family business titan and the widow of another.
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Featured Events and Calendar |
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Click on the photo below for a complete listing of all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area. |
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The Events Calendar is a great platform for local businesses to promote their events and specials in a free way. At the Visitors Center, we not only promote this calendar to locals but also to visitors who are planning a trip to High Point. We also use the Events Calendar when finding content for blogs, Visit High Point Facebook and Instagram pages, and newsletters. Help us keep this calendar full and show off all High Point has to offer! |
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ICYMI—Below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism, and partners in High Point. |
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1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336.884.5255
Text 'VisitHP' to 95000
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