Weekend fun March 20-22 in Moore, Lee & Harnett

Weekend fun March 20-22 in Moore, Lee and Harnett

From Moore skies to Lee streets, down to Harnett rhythms and dancing feet, planes soar and engines sing, jazz drifts through the air and music rings everywhere. Vendors with flair are Sanford’s stories to share. Run in green and dance all night, from shamrock sprints to speakeasy nights, this weekend is out of sight!

MOORE

The Festival d’Avion is a celebration of freedom and flight at the Moore County Airport located just outside Pinehurst. On Saturday, March 21, come enjoy a full day of fun:

🛩 Aircraft & Helicopter Tours

🛩 Aircraft Displays/Demos

🛩 Helicopter/Airplane Rides

🛩 Precision Jump Teams

🛩 Aircraft Flyovers

🛩 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus

Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.festivaldavion.com

See P8 Poseidon, Osprey V22x, CH53 Super Stallion, and a C147A and gliders!

Sunrise Theater on Broad Street in Southern Pines

March 21 at the Weymouth Center for the Performing Arts at 2 p.m. $$

Latino-American jazz pianist Joshua Espinoza blends and bends genres into songs that are immediately relatable yet hard to define.

Alongside bassist Kris Monson and drummer Jaron Lamar Davis, the Joshua Espinoza Trio explores the undefined space between jazz improvisation, classical chamber music, pop aesthetics, and folk traditions. Their releases have been featured on Spotify’s genre-defining playlist State of Jazz, and their introspective cover of Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes” reached the Top 40 on Spotify’s Global Jazz Charts.

 Coined for Duke Ellington’s classic “Come Sunday,” each jazz event features internationally renowned jazz artists who will perform their own rendition of Ellington’s masterpiece. Join us outdoors on Weymouth Center’s beautiful grounds for live music on a Sunday afternoon. Bring your own blanket, chairs, and a picnic, and enjoy our cash bar with mimosas, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available.

VIP tables include: water, a light snack and six drink tickets. Set up to the right of the stage with foldable chairs around a wrought iron table.

Back The PAC 2026. Don’t miss your chance to support Pinecrest student athletes while enjoying a spectacular evening at The Fair Barn.

🎟️ Event Details

When: Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m. 10 p.m.

Where: The Fair Barn, Pinehurst, NC

What to Expect: Amazing food by Elliotts on Linden, delicious drinks, live music, and both silent & live auctions!

💰 Tickets & Sponsorships

Secure your spot or showcase your business before time runs out:

Individual Tickets: $100

Table for 10: $1,000

Sponsorship Levels: Green ($500), Gold ($1,000), and Patriot ($2,000)

LEE

The City of Sanford Parks Department will host a free street festival celebrating live music, local vendors and community spirit on Saturday, March 21, from noon to 4 p.m. along Trade Street in historic Jonesboro.

Enjoy live performances starting at 12:30 p.m. with Where’s Eddie?!, followed by Throwback Collaboration Band at 2:30 p.m. A variety of craft and community vendors will be on-site along with food trucks serving everything from barbecue to lemonade and sweet treats.

Trade Street will be closed beginning Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m. through Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. for event setup and activities.

📍 Trade Street, Historic Jonesboro

🅿️ Parking available in the Watson Avenue and Humber Street public lots, with additional on-street parking nearby.

🐾 Leashed pets are welcome.

For more information: www.sanfordnc.net/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/912

HARNETT

Ready to paint the town green? 🏃‍♂️💨 Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K are now open! Join us on March 21 for a day of racing and the Youth Leprechaun Chase.

Sponsorship Tiers:

Gold ($2,000): Naming rights + 8 runner spots

Silver ($1,000): Social media recognition + 4 runner spots

Bronze ($500): Event day recognition + 2 runner spots

Sign up today to get your logo on the race map!

Questions? Reach out

Brad Johnson

Executive Director

Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce

910.893.3751 Office

910.767. 9951 Cell phone

March 20 Speakeasy Strut and Spin Dance at 6:30 p.m.

Dunn Moose Lodge

1195 Antioch Church Rd, Dunn

Come dressed in your best 1920s attire — whether you’re a gangster, copper, flapper, or any iconic 20’s character, we want to see your style shine!

🥨 Bring a hors d’oeuvre to share

🎲 All-new games (Bring a raffle prize to be won during the games!)

🎧 DJ Brooks will be spinning the tunes all night and taking all your requests

💃🕺 Grab your friends and come ready for a night of fun, laughs, and dancing!

Let’s kick off 2026 in true speakeasy fashion — Don’t miss it!

All dancers and all styles are welcome—come join the fun!

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and community!

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$10.00 (Members $7) Tip your DJ & your Bartender

LINE DANCE • PARTNER • SHAG • COUPLES • ROUNDS

CIRCLE • TWO STEP • CONTRA • & MORE

The Dunn Moose Lodge is a non-profit organization for members and their guests. This is a fundraising event held on the 3rd Friday of each month. More information available via telephone or Facebook event page. Everyone is welcome.

Muddy Creek & Co. w/ Zach Aaron at Bird’s Nest Listening Room

March 21 at 7 p.m.

311 East Broad Street, Dunn

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