Vance County Tourism

The department provides tourist information and markets Kerr Lake, Henderson and Vance County to the general public, groups and organizations.

[Vance County Vipers 🐍 @VCHSVipers]

Congrats To Isreal Terry on Winning the WRAL Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. To Watch Isreal Receive his Award the Link is below:

https://t.co/qgCJDtZKEx

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Sadly, due to COVID-19, we've had to cancel the Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show and cruise-in event for 2020. Save the dates and mark your calendar now for next years event! October 15 & 16, 2021. See you there!!

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Our film industry continues to bring in new projects with five films starting production by the end of next month, creating more than 8,600 jobs. Each production will help boost local businesses and protect their cast and crew with COVID-19 safety plans.
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[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2019 - FIREWORKS over Kerr Lake/Independence Day Celebration. 3 pm - 10 pm, Satterwhite Point Park. Afternoon family fun day prior to fireworks. Food vendors, kids activities, Boho the clown and bounce houses, t-shirts, glow sticks. $7.00 per car gate fee.

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Thursday, May 23 - Grand Reopening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting scheduled for this evening at the Baymont Inn, 400 N. Cooper Drive in Henderson (next door to Belk). 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Stop by and see the beautiful renovations the owners have made to the property!!

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - A Memorial Day Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Gardens Cemetery to remember and honor persons who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 3174 Hwy 158 Business in Henderson. Ceremony site on your right as you enter the cemetery.

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Monday, May 27 - A Memorial Day Service will be held at Rock Bridge Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Located on Old Epsom Rd across from Henderson Collegiate School. The public is invited to attend.

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Sunday , May 26, 2019​
Memorial Day service at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Gardens Cemetery to remember and honor persons who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Address is 3174 Hwy 158 Business in Henderson. Service on your immediate right as you enter the cemetery.

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

TODAY! "Meet Me In The Street” downtown Henderson 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Food vendors, beverages, kid’s zone, bouncy houses, Vance County Animal Shelter with puppies, Henderson Fire Dept. with a fire truck & Sparky the Fire Dog. "The
Castaways" will entertain us with live music!

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2019 - FIREWORKS over Kerr Lake/Independence Day Celebration. 3 pm - 10 pm, Satterwhite Point Park. Afternoon family fun day prior to fireworks. Food vendors, kids activities, Boho the clown and bounce houses, t-shirts, glow sticks. $7.00 per car gate fee.

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Mark your calendar now for the 2019 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine and the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion in Historic Downtown Henderson. See you there!!

[VanceCountyTourism @CountyVance]

Lets stop the rumor. Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show in Henderson, NC is happening this year on Fri. Oct. 19 & Sat. Oct. 20. Open to all makes & models 1978 & older. We welcome antique & classics, muscle cars, nostalgia drag cars, rat rods & trucks. Please share with friends!

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Sat. June 30. Fireworks over the water @ Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point Park. Entertainment "Frankie Faucet & The Drips". Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. No admission fee, $7.00 per car gate fee charged by NC State Parks. 6:30 PM-10 PM NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!!

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

Sat. June 9, 2018 - Vance County Regional Farmers Market, fresh vegetables, plants/flowers, eggs, canned goods, fresh meats (beef & pork), homemade desserts, bakery items, jewelry & crafts. 210 Southpark Drive behind DaVita Dialysis 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. https://t.co/xbi89tcdv7

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Sun. June 3, 2018 - 21st Duke Children's Hospital Charity Motorcycle Ride
Registration/refreshments 10:00 am; ride at 1:30 pm. Ride ends with a bbq chicken dinner at 5:00 pm. $25.00 per person. Brewer Cycles, 420 Warrenton Rd, Henderson [phone] https://t.co/WlDACsntiG

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Sat. June 2, 2018 - Vance County Regional Farmers Market, fresh vegetables, plants/flowers, eggs, canned goods, fresh meats (beef & pork), homemade desserts, bakery items, jewelry & crafts. 210 Southpark Drive behind DaVita Dialysis 7:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. https://t.co/xbi89tcdv7

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

5th Annual Kerr Lake Backwoods Bash Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2. Enjoy live music, trail ride and BBQ cook-off. See website for ticket information and complete details. https://t.co/ZklNmA725Q

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Sat. June 2, 2018
Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) Championship Tournament
2 day tournament on Kerr Lake. New Nutbush ramps at 115 Jack Wade Farm Rd., Henderson, NC. Hosted by Vance County Tourism Dept.
https://t.co/05uzrGxlYy

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6th Annual Tour de Vance Bike Ride - April 28
Pick a 10, 20, 31 or 62 mile ride option through the countryside. Online registration ends April 27. On-site registration at 7:30 am day of event. For more information and fees see website https://t.co/SmCVciymIJ

[Vance County Tourism @VisitKerrLakeNC]

5th Annual Kerr Lake Backwoods Bash
Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2. Enjoy live music, trail ride and BBQ cook-off. See website for ticket information and complete details.
https://t.co/U3gDcBqWMw