Summer Festival in Washington | Eastern North Carolina Now

News Release:

    This weekend is the 31st Annual Washington Summer Festival presented by the Chamber and Potash-Corp Aurora. Attached is the schedule of events for the weekend.
The North Carolina Symphony playing in Washington's Festival Park in 2103: Above and below.     photos by Stan Deatherage

    Dockdogs will be jumping all weekend starting on Friday morning at 10:00am with the Championship on Sunday. The Symphony will be back on Sunday with a free concert at 7:30. Come out early to hear the Emerald City Big Band at 5:30 and join us for a Meet the Conductor Reception which starts at 5:30 on Sunday which includes great food and beverages and a reserved seat at the Symphony.

    Please note - in case of bad weather on Sunday the Meet the Conductor Reception will be held at The Meeting Place and the Symphony Concert will be in the Washington High School Auditorium.



    Contact:

    Catherine M. Glover
       Executive Director, Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce

        (252) 946-9168  •  (252) 945-1203 (cell)  •  cglover@wbcchamber.com


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