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Entertainment and Events
Musical Entertainment
Every year, the Chamber manages to attract some of
the best bands from the area and throughout the state. In
the past, performers have included General Johnson and the
Chairmen of the Board, The Band of Oz, Armand & Bluesology,
Tres Chicas, The Two Dollar Pistols, The Dereck Trucks Band
and Keith Henderson, presenting his reknowned "Illusions of
the King."
Friday
Night - Gates open at 6 pm; music begins at 7:00 pm. This
is a ticketed performance; pick up advance tickets at locations
around Hillsborough or pay at the gate!
7:00
The Deal - old time rock & roll
8:00
The
Flabbergasters (click
here for website) - GUARANTEED to rock
the house!!! More than just a band, The Flabbergasters unique
blend of Pop, Disco, Beach Music, Rock, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B,
Soul, Jazz, Motown, and Top 40's (70's, 80's, to present)
is a must not miss entertainment experience! We'll keep you
dancing!
Festival
style seating - no reserved seats. Feel free to bring a blanket
or chair. Vendors will be available for food and drink or
please visit some of Hillsborough's wonderful restaurants.
Admission to Saturday's Hillsborough
Hog Day is $3; children 12 and under free.
The music schedule for 2008
is still under construction. Check back soon!
Saturday
- 9 am to 6 pm (all times approximate)
9:00
am Opening Ceremony
9:30
am BBQ Awards
2:00
pm NANTUCKET-
(click
here for website) Still Live after All these Years - it's
Eastern North Carolina's own NANTUCKET. They still rock, they
still stroll, they look GREAT and they sound even better than
they look. Bring the kids and show them what music was REALLY
like!
For the
Little Ones
Hillsborough Hog Day features safe,
fun games and rides for the kids, including pony rides. One
of the day's highlights is the Pig Calling Contest, which
is always a treat. This year, our special guest judge will
be the Durham Bulls'
mascot Wool E. Bull!
And, of course, there's always the Food! Contact
us for more info or call 919-732-8156
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce * 102 North
Churton Street * Hillsborough, NC |