Annual Events
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ARTS IN THE PARK
April 27, 2024
Arts in the Park began in 2021 and was a huge hit! It is a half day event at our Granite Lake Park. We plan to make Arts in the Park an annual event. There are many forms of art, and we hope to have representation of them all! This event is a venue for local students to display/show their art (painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, performing and cinema). There will be a children’s area to create a take home art piece as well as much more. This event will also be open to vendors/artisans selling handcrafted items. We will also offer attendees the opportunity to purchase food and drink from area vendors. Arts in the Park is held each year on the last Saturday of April.
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FISH FOR FUN - Spring
June 8, 2024
Each year, Granite Quarry hosts at least 2 fishing events at the Granite Lake Park, which normally doesn’t allow fishing. The community is invited to come out for a few hours of fishing and anglers are also allowed to keep their catch. The pond is stocked with channel catfish by NC Wildlife. Volunteers of the town’s Event Committee plan the event, offer the use of loaner rod ‘n reels, and live bait. The fishing events are completely free to the community. NC Wildlife waives the need for a fishing license for these planned events.
The Blue Line Brotherhood will onsite assisting the young anglers who may be fishing for the very first time and will be introduced to the sport/hobby of fishing. A food vendor will be onsite, so plan to grab breakfast or lunch.
The spring Fish for Fun coincides with National Fishing and Boating week, June 1-9. Children under 15 years old will have the opportunity to enter a statewide contest for a NC lifetime fishing license!
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Fish for Fun - Fall
September 14, 2024
Each year, Granite Quarry hosts at least 2 fishing events at the Granite Lake Park, which normally doesn’t allow fishing. The community is invited to come out for a few hours of fishing and anglers are also allowed to keep their catch. The pond is stocked with channel catfish by NC Wildlife. Volunteers of the town’s Event Committee plan the event, offer the use of loaner rod ‘n reels, and live bait. The fishing events are completely free to the community. NC Wildlife waives the need for a fishing license for these planned events.
The Saleeby Fisher YMCA will be co-hosting the fall event, assisting those who may be new to the sport/hobby of fishing. A food vendor will be onsite. A food vendor will be onsite to grab a snack or dinner.
The fall Fish for Fun usually takes place after Labor Day and is an afternoon/evening event.
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GRANITE FEST
October 19, 2024
Granite Fest is a festival for the community and surrounding area of Granite Quarry with free admission. This event was originally started to celebrate the town’s centennial and was such a success, it was continued for several years. We have brought that festival back after a short hiatus and hope it will continue to entertain and bring exceptional joy to all who attend.
The Town of Granite Quarry relies on a partnership with our generous sponsors to assist us in providing our attendees with quality entertainment, exciting games and inflatables for the kids, and an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate our town. Granite Fest is held at our Civic Park and includes a craft fair, live music, dancing, inflatable amusement, games, lots of great food and various other entertainment. Granite Fest is held each year on the third Saturday of October.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE
December 7, 2024
Christmas at the Lake is an annual event at Granite Lake Park. The community looks forward to each year. Our Festival of Trees are provided and decorated by local businesses and organizations. The trees are on display the entire month of December with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at dusk on the day of the event. This event is an afternoon/evening event with the arrival and visits with Santa and friends, carolers, seasonal games, food, hot beverages, s’mores by the fire, baked goods and even a little Christmas shopping from some local vendors. You don’t want to miss it! Christmas at the Lake is held each year on the first Saturday of December.
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