Weekly Tourism News | May 27, 2021 |
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In This Issue:
- Visit High Point Closed - May 31st & June 4th
- Congratulations To Our Leaders On Business North Carolina's Power List 2021
- The American Home Furnishings Hall Of Fame Capital Campaign
- Take Me Out To The Ball Game
- Visit High Point President Challenges You!
- Best Barbecue Restaurant In Guilford County
- High Point Parks and Recreation Outdoor Events
- Truist Point To Host NCAA Division III Baseball Regional
- Market News
- High Point Bloggers To Follow
- High Point Happenings & Events Calendar!
- In The News
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Hospitality And Partner Updates |
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Visit High Point Closed
Monday, May 31st & Friday, June 4th
Visit High Point and the Regional Visitors Center will be closed Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day as well as Friday, June 4th for a staff retreat. Visitors can access brochures, including furniture shopping information, to the left of the front entrance. Information can also be found on our website.
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Congratulations To Our Leaders On Business North Carolina's Power List 2021 |
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Jeff Harris
Furnitureland South President, CEO, and Co-Owner
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Nido Qubein
High Point University President
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Paul Lessard
High Point Community Foundation President
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The American Home Furnishings Hall Of Fame Capital Campaign
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame received generous investments towards the Building Fund for their new home, just one block from IHFC in the heart of the High Point Market.
- The Wanek family and Ashley Furniture Industries have invested $1 million
- Bill and Carolyn Hinks have invested $500,000
- Robin and Neal Goldberg have invested $250,000
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Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Tuesday, June 1st | 7:05pm
After a long wait, the day has finally come! Watch the High Point Rockers take on the Lancaster Barnstormers in their first home game of the 2021 season.
Truist Point, in following state health guidelines, has lifted its mask mandate. Masks are no longer required however, the Rockers recommend that those who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 continue to wear a mask for the safety of others. In addition, there are no longer any seating capacity restrictions
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Visit High Point President Challenges You!
Tuesday, June 1st - Sunday, September 5th
Visit High Point President, Melody Burnett challenges you to help make the 14 weeks of summer an active and thriving summer in High Point. Read her letter on how you can help between using the events calendar, the High Point Hospitality Facebook group, letting us know about discounts and promotions and spreading the word. See what Visit High Point will focus our energy on this summer as well as the role you play!
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Best Barbecue Restaurant In Guilford County
Congratulations to Black Powder Smokehouse for being named Best Barbecue Restaurant in Guilford County by Yes! Weekly for the second year in a row. They also won 2nd place in 'Best Ribs' and runner up for 'Best Lunch Specials' & 'Best Lunch.'
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High Point Parks and Recreation Outdoor Events |
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Oak Hollow Open
June 5th-6th | 3400 North Centennial Street
Team must be registered by noon on May 29th
This triad tradition is celebrating its 33rd year and returns to Oak Hollow Golf Course! Entries are open to the first 100 teams of amateur golfers (ages 16+). Seniors (ages 55+) will play from the white tees. The tournament also features a Par 3 Challenge with closest to the pin on all par threes both days. Save your team's spot on this beautiful Pete Dye designed course!
Call 336-883-3260
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Youth Fishing Derby
June 5th | 8am-9pm
Check in begins at 7:30am at Oak Hollow Marina - 3431 North Centennial Street
High Point Parks and Recreation will again offer this free program for youth up to age 15, an event that will incorporate hands-on skills that teach youth about fishing. After training, participants can practice their new skills in the fishing tournament. Prizes will be given throughout the event and trophies awarded in three agre groups to those catching the biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish.
Call 336-883-3494
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National Trails Day
June 5th | 9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm
Piedmont Environmental Center - 1220 Penny Road
Natural beauty and open space, exploration and discovery, solitude and reflection, exercise and other benefits clearly make our lives richer. These are the gifts and opportunities of having a variety of trails in our community and High Point Parks and Recreation is celebrating them on National Trails Day. Hikes will be guided by Piedmont Environmental Center's staff Naturalists.
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Truist Point To Host NCAA Division III Baseball Regional
May 27th-30th
Truist Point is one of eight hosts sites for the NCAA Baseball Regionals with Greensboro College serving as the host institution. This regional will bring more than 1,800 attendees and 700 room nights.
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The High Point Market Authority is projecting a strong market June 5th-9th with some arriving as early as next week. Please help us welcome all market attendees as they shop, eat, sleep and do business in High Point. |
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High Point Bloggers To Follow |
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Comfort, With A Side Of Happiness - Visit High Point
As one of the most frequented spots in the home, a living room sets the tone for the rest of the house. With most of us spending months over the course of 2020 sheltering in place, our living rooms have transformed from refuge into...
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visithighpoint.com
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Wine Spots for Every Type of Wine Lover - High Point...
National Wine Day you said? We thought that was every day! Well, "technically" today is recognized as National Wine Day, so we pulled the best spots in High Point, NC for every kind of wine lover. Whether you're a connoisseur who only drinks the...
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highpointdiscovered.org
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High Point Happenings & Events Calendar |
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A complete listing on all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area can be found by clicking on the photo below. Search by category to find special offers, entertainment and more! |
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In case you missed it, 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
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