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SUMMARY:Natural History Hike at Raven Rock State Park
DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural beauty of Harnett County during the Natural History Hikes at Raven Rock State Park on Sunday\, May 17th! These guided one-mile hikes take place from 9:00AM-11:30AM and offer a deeper look at hardwood forests\, the Cape Fear River\, and the iconic Raven Rock formation. The event is free and open to the public\, providing a meaningful way to connect with the landscape and ask questions about the local environment. As shown in the flyer\, the hikes meet at 3009 Raven Rock Road in Lillington. Because space is strictly limited to 10 participants per hike\, early registration is encouraged at sustainablesandhills.org/hikes.
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/natural-history-hike-at-raven-rock-state-park/
LOCATION:Raven Rock State Park\, 3009 Raven Rock Rd.\, Lillington\, NC\, 27546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature/Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Sandhills":MAILTO:info@sustainablesandhills.org
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SUMMARY:Crank Up at Ole Gilliam Mill Park 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the 45th Ole Gilliam Mill Park “Crank Up” event on Saturday\, May 16th! The old engines (steam and hit & miss) will be started up and the old sawmill will be running\, grist mill\, shingle & tobacco stick cutters. There will be several demos throughout the weekend including blacksmith\, weaving\, clothes washing. Enjoy browsing many vendors\, historical exhibits\, antique tractors\, tractor rides\, music\, food\, activities for the children and more! Enjoy time at the longest covered bridge in North Carolina! \nOnce a year we “Crank up” the old equipment and run demonstrations. From 9:00AM-5:00PM you can see an old sawmill in operation\, a “hit & miss” motor driven log splitter\, and a variety of of uses for “hit and miss” engines of all sizes. You can also see a liquor still in operation\, and weaving demonstrations. In addition\, you can take a tour of the park behind a 1950’s tractor\, watch a blacksmith at work\, and eat some ice cream. The grist mill will be cranked up for demonstration\, but we will not have cornmeal or grits for sale. Once again\, the main food concession will be run by Stubbs BBQ! ​ We will also have food trucks and a variety of vendors. (Please see the Vendor tab if you would like to be a vendor. The Crank-Up is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/crank-up-at-ole-gilliam-mill-park-2026/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Ole Gilliam Mill Park\, 4699 Carbonton Rd\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ole Gilliam Mill Park":MAILTO:olegilliammill@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lee County Senior Sign Parade 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lee County Parks & Recreation is hosting the Lee County Senior Sign Parade at the Lee County Athletic Park from Sunday\, May 17th-Sunday\, May 31st. \nThis community event celebrates local graduates by displaying custom yard signs along a parade route\, and it is free for any senior to be featured. Personalized signs\, which include student photos and school branding\, were available for purchase through BuggyTownYardSigns.com. \nDesigned and printed by Buggy Town Yard Signs\, the display provides a high-visibility way for families and the community to honor the achievements of the Class of 2026! \n \n 
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/lee-county-senior-sign-parade-2026/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Lee County Athletic Park\, 2303 Tramway Rd.\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee County Government Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:lcpr@leecountync.gov
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SUMMARY:American Craft Beer Week: Brunch & Beer
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to support local and celebrate American Craft Beer Week from May 11th-17th at Static Line Brewing Co. with a full schedule of fun events and beer specials. Toast to great craft beer all week long! \nWednesday: Paint & Pints and $2 off growlers to go \nThursday: Cigar Night\, Crochet Club\, and $10 flights \nFriday: $5 pints of English Porter and Dudley’s Porter \nSaturday: “Songs About Beer” Karaoke \nSunday: Relaxing Brunch & Beer \n \n 
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/american-craft-beer-week-brunch-beer/
LOCATION:Static Line Brewing Co.\, 1671 Buffalo Lake Rd\, Sanford\, NC\, 27332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts Workshop,Brewery Event,Night time entertainment
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SUMMARY:Hugger Mugger Brewing: Line Dancing Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your boots and get ready for an afternoon of choreographed fun at Hugger Mugger Brewing Company with the Buckles & Boots Line Dancers! Taking place from 2:00PM-5:00PM\, the sessions welcome both new and experienced dancers of all ability levels to join a growing community for a mix of professional instruction and social dance time. \nTickets are available for $20 at the door and conveniently include one drink with the price of admission. Whether you are looking to learn your first steps or show off seasoned skills\, this twice-monthly event offers the perfect blend of exercise and entertainment in a lively brewery setting. \n \n 
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/hugger-mugger-brewing-line-dancing-sundays-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Hugger Mugger Brewing\, 229 Wicker Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brewery Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugger Mugger Brewing":MAILTO:tim@huggermuggerbrewing.com
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SUMMARY:Lee County Community Orchestra: "Landscapes Eternal"
DESCRIPTION:Sanford’s Hometown Orchestra! Lee County Community Orchestra brings together volunteer musicians of different ages and musical backgrounds to perform free concerts of classical and popular music. \nJoin as the Lee County Community Orchestra as they present “Landscapes Eternal” at the Mann Center for the Arts. Explore the majestic landscapes of the American West through the vivid sounds of Ferde Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite. You can catch this orchestral event on Saturday\, May 16th at 7:30PM or attend the afternoon matinee on Sunday\, May 17th at 3:00PM. \n 
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/lee-county-community-orchestra-landscapes-eternal/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts\, 507 N. Steele St\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee County Community Orchestra":MAILTO:lccorch@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cruisin’ for Christ Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Holly Springs Baptist Church is hosting Cruisin’ for Christ on Sunday\, May 17th\, from 4PM-8PM at 385 Holly Springs Church Rd. in Broadway. This family-friendly event features free admission and includes classic cars\, gospel music\, and special performances by Charles Scarlette. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. All donations support our annual Men’s/Women’s Conference. Sponsored by the HSBC Men’s and Women’s Conference Committee\, it offers an afternoon of community fun and entertainment for all ages. For more information\, you can visit the church website at hsbcbwaync.org.
URL:https://www.sanfordlife.com/event/cruisin-for-christ-benefit/
LOCATION:Holly Springs Baptist Church\, 385 Holly Springs Church Rd.\, Broadway\, NC\, 27505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Broadway,Car Show/Cruise-In,Family,Fundraiser
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