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Weekend fun in Moore, Lee & Harnett April 24-26

Weekend fun in Moore, Lee & Harnett April 24-26

MOORE

Promotional poster for SpringFest in Southern Pines, North Carolina featuring details about an arts and crafts fair, shopping, food, and activities for all ages. Event date is Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 4pm, with special races for kids aged 3-12.
Promotional poster for a Dementia-Friendly Cinema event featuring movie titles: 'Some Like It Hot', 'Mary Poppins', and 'The Odd Couple'. Includes dates and times for screenings, free valet parking, free entry, and free popcorn, along with a QR code for reservations.
Promotional poster for the Eagles Tribute Concert presented by Vision 4 Moore, part of the 2026 Cooper Ford Concert Series. Features details about the event, including date, ticket prices, supporting acts, and purchase information.

Eagles Tribute Concert

Presented by Vision 4 Moore as part of the 2026 Cooper Ford Concert Series

This unforgettable evening will feature a Rolling Stone acclaimed band delivering the ultimate Eagles experience — all while supporting an incredible cause

Saturday, April 25

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The Shoppe Girls open at 6 p.m.

Cooper Ford, 5292 US 15 501 Hwy, Carthage, NC 28327

Tickets:

$30 in advance and $37 at the door

$15 students (ages 13–17)

FREE for children 12 & under

Purchase tickets online: Vision4Moore.com

For more info: 910-365-9890

This concert directly benefits Mira USA and supports our mission of providing guide dogs to blind American children ages 11 through 17 🐕‍🦺, free of charge. We are honored to be the beneficiary of this special event.

Come out, enjoy incredible music, and support a mission that changes lives.

Visit our website for more info, events, raffles, and to donate — linked in our bio.

Promotional poster for the Pinehurst Garden Club's Annual Spring Plant Sale on April 26, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Green Haven Plant Farm in Carthage, NC. Includes details about ordering and mentions that proceeds benefit scholarships and local beautification.

The Pinehurst Garden Club’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is almost here! 🌿

Sunday, April 26, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Green Haven Plant Farm, Carthage, NC

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll find beautiful plants to bring your garden to life this spring! 🌼

Pre-order now through April 16th: www.pinehurstgardenclub.org

Every purchase supports SCC scholarships and local beautification efforts—so you can grow your garden while giving back to the community.

Flyer promoting free notary services for health care power of attorney and living wills, with event details and preparation instructions.
Military parent holding a child outdoors, promoting the Annual Celebration of the Military Child on April 25, 2026, at Cannon Park, Pinehurst.
Promotional poster for the NJROTC Touch-A-Truck fundraiser featuring various big trucks and emergency vehicles, including a fire truck, ambulance, police car, and construction equipment. The event date is April 25, 2026, held at the Agriculture Grounds in Carthage, NC.
Promotional banner for Ruby's Spring Truck Jam 2026, featuring event dates April 24th and 25th, with an image of a truck.

Rockingham Dragway

Rudy’s Spring Truck Jam is BACK and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for April 24–25, 2026 because we’re taking over Rockingham Dragway for a full weekend of diesel-powered fun.

This year’s Truck Jam will feature:

🔥 Outlaw Diesel Super Series Drag Racing
🔥 Burnout Competition
🔥 Show & Shine
🔥 On-Site Dyno
🔥 NEW FOR 2026 👀 Live performance by the Carri Smithey Band

…and plenty more details to come!

Tickets: https://tickets.thefoat.com/…/tickets/id-v-UeQJsret5u/ 

LEE

Promotional poster for a 'Star Party' event at Kiwanis Family Park featuring a child in a spacesuit riding a rocket, with details about games, crafts, and activities under the stars on April 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Saint Luke UMC – Sanford NC is hosting “Beloved” – a Women’s Spring Luncheon” on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Saint Luke United Methodist Church (Sanford, NC). It’s an event for women like none other, and we want you to be there! On Saturday, April 25 the Saint Luke UMC Women’s Events and Retreats Committee (Beverly Suitt, chair) will host “Beloved” – a Central North Carolina Women’s Spring Inspirational Luncheon from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Our special guest speaker is J. Dana Trent, graduate of Duke University, ordained minister, faculty member at Wake Technical Community College, and author of numerous books including her memoir, “Between Two Trailers.” Dana will inspire you as she shares her story of living in poverty with drug dealing parents, how she survived and eventually made peace with the people and places that shaped her. Dana’s memoir will be available for purchase and signing.

Lunch will be catered by Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House!

Our goal for this Spring Luncheon is to offer beautiful fellowship, community inspiration, and faith-filled encouragement to women in central North Carolina. Together, we can create a kind and compassionate world that offers hope and support to all! See ticket information below. Tickets are limited, so purchase your ticket soon. TICKETS

A graphic announcement for the 'Beloved Women's Spring Luncheon' featuring pink flowers and butterflies, detailing the date, time, and location.
A participant aiming a shotgun at a target while standing at a shooting station, surrounded by trees and a lake, promoting the Southern Side by Side Championship & Exhibition event.
Promotional graphic for the Strawberry Jammin event in Sanford, NC, featuring local strawberries, with details about the event on April 25th, 2026.
Promotional poster for an Open House Adoption Day at Lee County Animal Shelter featuring various dogs and cats, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional flyer for a car, truck, and motorcycle event featuring food trucks, live music, and door prizes. Event is free and open to all makes and models on April 25th from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Promotional poster for a car show featuring classic cars in bright colors, with details about the date and registration.
Text for SRCC Annual Car Show event including address details.

HARNETT

Event flyer for the Harnett County Sheriff's Office Hotdog Social, featuring date, location, purpose, and entertainment details.
Promotional poster for the 2nd Annual Cigar Festival hosted by Black River Tobacco Company in Dunn, NC, featuring a man playing guitar and smoking a cigar.
A promotional poster for Coats Spring Fest featuring colorful graphics, details about the event date, time, and sponsors, and images of children playing in a bounce house.
Flyer for the Coats Spring Fest Car Show featuring various classic cars, date details, and categories for awards.
Promotional poster for Phillips Farm Tractor Day on April 25th, featuring classic tractor displays, free tractor rides, and a food truck, located at Phillips Agri Sales in Dunn, NC.

April 23, 2026

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Promotional image for 'A Traveling Sip & Sketch, Doggin Art Tees, LLC,' featuring children and adults painting various artworks in an art class setting. Text includes information about classes, themes, and contact details.
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Love horses? This is where you can enjoy the show and the ambiance equestrians recognize as energy in the air when eventers pass by and revel in their accomplishments and neighs sound another moment of glory—unless they lose. In which case, barn language ensues.

Read the full schedule, plan your days and enjoy! Carolina Horse Park schedule for Sept. 5-7.

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Fred Lee IV wows the crowd at Kiwanis Park in Sanford, NC. Book him for your next event. https://sandhills.news/2025/07/14/fred-lee-iv-wins-the-crowd-at-kiwanis-park/
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