Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure

September 17-18, 2010

No one puts Baby in a corner … and no one will ever forget the magic that Baby and Johnny shared on the dance floor.  Channel your inner Baby or Johnny at the first annual "Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure."  Set against the film's original, breathtaking backdrop, the festival will celebrate and raise money for dance and the arts in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Whether you have two left feet or can dance circles around the best of us, this eventful weekend is dance-packed from lessons and games to competitions and entertainers.   Hosted by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce in Lake Lure, N.C., don't miss this exclusive opportunity to remember a treasured film, raise money for a noble cause and dance the night away!  For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dirtydancingfestival.com or call the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce at 877-625-2725. 

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EVENT INFO

No one puts Baby in a Corner ...

And no one will ever forget the magic that Baby and Johnny shared on the dance floor.  Channel your inner Baby or Johnny as we celebrate and raise money for dance and the arts at a "Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure," in the film's original, breathtaking backdrop.  Whether you have two left feet or can dance circles around the best of us, this family-friendly weekend is dance-packed from lessons and games to competitions and entertainers. 

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to remember a treasured film, raise money for a noble cause and dance the night away!

Friday, Sept. 17th @ 7:00pm	Dirty Dancing Lakeside Film Screening @ Firefly Cove	Event Details
Saturday, Sept. 18th, 9am - 4pm	Dirty Dancing Family Dance Festival (Click for full schedule below)	Event Details
Saturday, Sept. 18th, 6:00-10:30 pm	''Time of Your Life' Gala @ Firefly Cove	Event Details

 

Full Saturday Family Dance Festival Schedule

Time	Main Stage & Dance Floor	Dance Workshop Pavilion	Kellerman's Resort Games Area	Vendors & Other Attractions
9:00am	9:00 - 10:30am Emcees DJ Harry Turner & Beach Bob Announcements & DJ Music	9:00 - 9:45am Line Dancing Lessons		9:00am-4:00pm Arts & Crafts Vendors Open 10:00am - 4:00pm Food Vendors Open 11:00am - 4:00pm Beer Garden  Open hosted by LoneRider Brewing Company, Official Beer of the Dirty Dancing Festival
9:15am
9:30am
9:45am
10:00am		10:00 - 10:45am Shag Lesson
10:15am
10:30am	10:30 - 11:30am Billy Scott & the Party Prophets		10:30 - 11:30 m Watermelon Carrying Contest
10:45am
11:00am		11:00 - 11:45am Merengue Lessons
11:15am
11:30am	11:30am A-Lure Dirty Dancing Review Dancers
11:45am	11:45am - 12:15pm 'Time of My Life' Tribute and Q&A with Oscar-Winning Songwriter Franke Previte
12:00pm		12:00 - 12:45pm "Hey Baby" Freestyle Log Dancing Class	12:00 - 1:00pm Lake Lift Competition
12:15pm	12:15pm A-Lure Dirty Dancing Review Dancers
12:30pm	12:30 - 1:15pm Dirty Dancing Cast & Crew Storytellers Panel Discussion w/ Audience Q&A
12:45pm
1:00pm		1:00 - 1:45pm Mambo Lessons
1:15pm
1:30pm			1:30 - 2:30pm Log Dancing Competition
1:45pm	1:45pm A-Lure Dirty Dancing Review Dancers
2:00pm	2:00 - 3:00pm Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm	3:00 - 4:00pm Dirty Dancing Dance Off & Exhibition Performances with DJ Fessa John Hook		3:00 - 4:00pm Cast Look A-Like Contest
3:10pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm

Click to download PDF version of Family Dance Festival schedule - UPDATED!!
Festival schedule times and details subject to changes.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Lakeside Film Screening @ Firefly Cove Friday, September 17th Time: 6:00pm doors open, 7:00pm program begins Location: Lakeside at Firefly Cove (the original site of Johnny’s cabin) Admission: Free (donations will be appreciated) _________________________________________________ Remember the magic of Dirty Dancing while watching the movie against the waterfront site of “the lift” on the original location of Johnny’s cabin.  Bring your own blankets and chairs, food and drinks will be available for purchase.  Parking details will be available soon.  No alcohol please. *Children 12 and under admitted with adult only

 

Dirty Dancing Family Dance Festival Saturday, September 18th Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: Lake Lure Morse Park Meadows (Hwy 64/74A next to Town Hall) This outdoor dance festival will showcase: Emcee & DJ Beach Bob w/ Harry Turner Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs  Singer and writer of the platinum hit, ‘Stay’ from the  Dirty Dancing soundtrack "A-Lure" Dirty Dancing Review Dancers Billy Scott & the Party Prophets Beach Music Hall of Fame & NC Music Hall of Fame Dirty Dancing Storytellers A 30-minute discussion with Dirty Dancing cast and crew followed by an audience Q&A session Dance Contest & Exhibition with DJ Fessa John Hook Author of Shaggin in the Carolinas Put your Dirty Dancing moves to the test against other fellow fans!  Pros and amateurs of all dance styles welcome!  Everyone get on the dance floor and dance your heart out to our favorite Dirty Dancing songs until you are "tapped out" by one of the judges.  The last couple or individual standing wins! Then, stick around for exhibitions to Dirty Dancing songs by Center Stage Dance Studios! PLUS - family-friendly games, dance lessons, & more!   *Click here for a full event schedule.

 

The Time of Your Life Gala @ Firefly Cove Saturday, September 18th Time: 6:00 - 10:30pm Location: Lakeside at Firefly Cove Have the time of your life and complete the weekend with  an elegant 1960s-inspired gala featuring: More from Emcee & DJ Fessa John Hook Surprise dance performances from the  A-Lure Dirty Dancing Review Dancers Live 50s/60s music from the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack with the Clay Brown & the Legends Band Magician Devin Knight Silent Auction of Movie Memorabilia Dinner, drinks, dancing & MORE! *Gala is open to ages 18 and older only; Semi-formal/Cocktail Attire No Gala tickets will be sold on site.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Don't Miss These Other Fun Dirty Dancing Activities:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH:

Alyssa’s at Lake Lure Restaurant & Bar / www.alyssaslakelure.com
Dirty Dancing Karaoke Contest from 7pm until / 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC 28746 / 828-625-2472

Rumbling Bald Resort / www.rumblingbald.com
After-screening party with DJ Fessa John Hook mixing up your favorite beach and oldies hits in the Lakeview Restaurant Bar with drink specials and dessert bar from 9pm -1am / 112 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure, NC 28746 / 828-694-3000.

Geneva Riverside Motel & Tiki Bar / www.genevarivermotel.com
Steak Night, 6-9pm for $10.95 plus DJ/Entertainer Keith playing Dirty Dancing Music with "Baby Slipper" Drinks and Swayze dance a like contest 7pm / 3147 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746 / 828-625-4121

SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 18:

Alyssa’s at Lake Lure Restaurant & Bar / www.alyssaslakelure.com
Dirty Dancing Karaoke Contest from 7pm / "119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC 28746 / 828-625-2472

The Esmeralda Inn / www.theesmeralda.com
80’s Throwback Party and Buffet plus DJ music & dancing with Mr. C ($15 at the door) 12-3pm; The Esmeralda Inn has the original Dirty Dancing dance floor in our lobby / 910 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720 / 888-897-2999

Geneva Riverside Motel & Tiki Bar / www.genevarivermotel.com
Steak Night, 6-9pm for $10.95 plus DJ/Entertainer Keith playing Dirty Dancing Music with "Baby Slipper" Drinks and Swayze dance a like contest 7pm / 3147 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746 / 828-625-4121

A portion of event proceeds will benefit The Foundation Performing Arts Center, Hospice of Rutherford County & the Lake Lure Youth Center

*No refunds will be given for any tickets purchased,
event details are subject to changes*

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