PAST Events
Sorry we missed you!
23
April
2022
MEMBER APPRECIATION
Butts & BBQ Pig Roast
Saturday, 23 April, 4-8pm
This event is FREE to all members and their guests!
@Goldsboro Elks Lodge
105 E. Chestnut
Bar and back patio will be open; the lodge is a smoke free facility
28
April
2022
Wayne Community College Spring Fine Arts Festival
Thursday, 28 April at 6pm
Help support our fellow Elks members as they display their
art work and talent!
@WCC Auditorium
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
4
May
2022
Hal Plonk
Disability Awareness Walk
Wednesday, 4 May at 9:30am
@"The Hub"
Downtown Goldsboro
13
May
2022
EWHS JrROTC
Golf Tournament
Friday, 13 May
The lodge is sponsoring registration for any Elks member who would like to play!
Call 919-735-3131 to register!
@Lane Tree Golf Course
2317 Salem Church Road
21
May
2022
NC Freedom Fest
Saturday, 21 May, 4-10pm
NC Freedom Fest celebrates Armed Forces Day with an inclusive, family-friendly music festival honoring all who serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Click here for more info!
@The Hub/Center Street
Downtown Goldsboro
28
May
2022
Memorial Day Flag Laying
Saturday, 28 May at 7:45am
Help place flags on the graves of our fallen military personnel
Call 919-738-1026 for more info or to RSVP
@American Legion Post 11
2973 US Highway 117S
Dudley, NC
Sum
Thursdays
2022
Center Street Jam
Downtown Goldsboro's FREE outdoor summer concert series happening Thursday evenings throughout the summer.
@"The Hub"
Downtown Goldsboro
8
June
2022
Two Wheelers for Tommy
Summer bike giveaway in honor of Tommy King!
@ "The Hub"
Downtown Goldsboro
28
June
2022
Help Speedway and The Elks Give Back!
Between 28 JUNE AND 11 JULY, every time you purchase a hot dog, hamburger, or pizza at your local Speedway an in kind donation will be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County!
@Speedway
Stop by the Speedway near you!
3-6
July
2022
Elks National Convention
Join Elks from all over the world at our annual convention!
Atlanta, Georgia
Hotel TBD
5
August
2022
End of Summer Cookout
Friday, 5 August at NOON
Come join us as we host an end of summer cookout for club members and staff! All food is provided by your generous contributions during Speedway's Give Back, buy one get one campaign!
@The Girls and Boys Club
1401 Royall Ave
6
August
2022
10th Annual
Purple Heart Banquet
Saturday, 6 August at 6pm
Help us celebrate and honor the bravery of Purple Heart recipients living here in Wayne County.
As a sponsoring organization the Elks Lodge has event tickets available - call 919-735-3131 if you would like to be our guest!
@The Maxwell Center
3114 Wayne Memorial Drive
17
August
2022
Air Force Family Scholarship Presentation
ALL Elks members are encouraged to attend this meeting to honor the recipients of our Air Force Family Scholarship Program.
Recipients are family members of disabled and fallen Airmen.
SJAFB and Patriot Fund leadership will be in attendance.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30pm.
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
13
September
2022
Military Appreciation Dinner
Come join us for dinner as we host local Veterans and Airmen from Seymour Johnson AFB
Dinner starts at 6pm
Dress is Elks business casual
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
8
October
2022
Taste of Wayne
Saturday, 8 October, at 11am
Come out and taste the best that Wayne County's restaurant and food trucks have to offer. Tickets available at the United Way of Wayne County or onsite the day of the event.
@TheHub
Downtown Goldsboro
16
October
2022
St. Baldrick's Planning Meeting
Come join us to kick off the planning for our annual St. Baldrick's event!
Community members are welcome!
Meeting starts at 3pm
For more info, go to:
https://www.stbaldricks.org/
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
28
October
2022
NC Elks Fall Convention
28-30 October
Please contact ER Alex Wingate if interested in attending
TBA
North Carolina
29
October
2022
Lodge Beach Music & Shag Dance Party
Saturday, October 29th
6:30pm to midnight
FREE EVENT for all lodge members and their invited guest/s. Beach music, dancing, and drink specials all night.
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
11
November
2022
American Red Cross Military Appreciation Blood Drive
sponsored by the Sugarfoot Shag Club - contact Doug at 919-738-3730 to schedule a time to donate!
@American Red Cross Office
600 N. George Street
17
November
2022
Hoop Shoot Competition!
Thursday, 17 November
5-8pm
Come join us for our annual Hoop Shoot competition for boys and girls aged 8-13 years old. Winners of each age division will have the chance to represent our lodge at district, state, and national Elk's competitions!
For more info, to sign a child up or if you are a loddge member who would like to volunteer to help please call the lodge at 919-735-3131.
@Boys and Girls Club
1401 Royall Ave
22
November
2022
venueDowntown Goldsboro Lights Up!
Tuesday, 22 November
Lights On at 5:30pm
Enjoy the street scape, Santa, trolley rides, and other free family activities from
5-8pm
location@Goldsboro City Hall
Downtown Goldsboro
30
November
2022
North Carolina's
AF Family
Scholarship Program
Spring Semester
Application Deadline
The AF Family Scholarship program is for spouses and dependents of disabled or fallen Airmen. Information and applications can be found online at:
www.affsp.org
locationfor info or to apply go to:
www.affsp.org
3
December
2022
venueGirls and Boys Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, 3 December
7-11am
Come join us in the kitchen or stop by for breakfast and help support our friends at the Girls and Boys Club of Wayne County!
To volunteer to cook, please call the lodge at 919-735-3131.
location@Girls and Boys Club of Wanye County
1401 Royall Ave
4
December
2022
Lodge of Sorrow
lSunday, 4 December at 3pm
Help us memorialize our fallen members. Living or dead, Elks are never forsaken or forgotten.
Light snacks and drinks will be served after the ceremony.
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
4
December
2022
Kriquette's Kidz Christmas Party
@The Bridge Church
1065 N. Berkeley Blvd
24
December
2021
Christmas Eve Eggnog Social and Raffle
Saturday, 24 December
9-11am
Please join us for our annual Christmas Eve Eggnog Social and Raffle. The event is free and open to members and their invited guests.
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
24
December
2021
Christmas Eve Kinston Veterans Home Visit
Join us and SJAFB leadership to visit with and deliver gifts to the Veterans living at KVH
@KVH
Kinston, NC
31
December
2021
New Year's Eve Steak Dinner
New Year's Eve
Saturday, 31 December
6-9pm
Dinner served at 7pm
In appreciation of your membership, dinner is FREE!
Music provided by DJ Wayne Carlyle.
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
12
February
2023
Superbowl LVII Party
Sunday, 12 February 2 pm to game finish Members and invited guests WELCOME! FREE game day snacks $2 beers and other drink specials Games/activities for prizes
@Elks Lodge
Downtown Goldsboro
10
February
2023
Night To Shine
Friday, 10 February at 6pm Hosted by First Baptist Church of Goldsboro https://www.fbcgoldsboro.org/night-to-shine-2023
@The Maxwell Center
3114 Wayne Memorial Drive
18
March
2023
St. Baldricks "Brave the Shave" Event
Saturday, 18 March
2pm to 5pm
Help us fund a cure for childhood cancers!
To sign up for a shave or to donate go to:
https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/13799/2023/participants
@The Filling Station
Downtown Goldsboro
25
March
2023
Wayne County Sheriff 's Office BBQ
Saturday, 25 March
To benefit Wayne County Sheriff officers killed and injured in the line of duty
@Wayne County Fairgrounds
Goldsboro, NC
1
April
2023
GHS Battle of the Bands
Saturday, 1 April at 1pm Come on out and cheer for our favorite marching band the GHS Marching Cougars!! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or at the link below! https://gofan.co/app/events/832904?schoolId=NC916
@GHS Gym
901 Beech Street
21
April
2023
"Purple Up"
for Military Children
Friday, 21 April at 0915
Wear purple and join your downtown neighbors for a picture to celebrate the month of the military child.
@Center Street Fountain
Downtown Goldsboro
3
May
2023
Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk
This year's theme: Superheroes! Everyone is welcome!
@The Hub
Downtown Goldsboro
13
May
2023
Pig in the Park!
The Pig In The Park
Cook-Off is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club s of Wayne County.
Cook teams will face off in a whole hog NC PORK COUNCIL BBQ contest.
The BBQ that is made will then be sold on the day of the event.
If interested in registering a team go to
www.piginthepark.com for an entry form!
@Boys & Girls Club
1401 Royal Ave
19
May
2023
KVH Airshow Visit
The Elks will host a behind the scenes airshow flightline visit for our friends at KVH
@SJAFB
Goldsboro, NC
20
May
2023
Wings Over Wayne (WOW)
Open House & Airshow
20-21 May 2023
Headliners:
US Navy Blue Angels
For more info go to:
https://www.wingsoverwayneairshow.com/
@SJAFB
Goldsboro, NC
27
May
2023
Memorial Day Flag Laying
Saturday, 27 May at 7:45am
Help place flags on the graves of our fallen military personnel Call 919-738-1026 for more info or to RSVP
@American Legion Post 11
P2973 US Highway 117S Dudley, NC
28
July
2023
End of Summer Cookout
Friday, 28 July at 1230
Come join us as we host an end of summer luncheon for club members and staff!
All food is provided by your generous contributions during Speedway's Give Back, buy one get one campaign!
@The Boys and Girls Club
1401 Royall Ave
5
August
2023
11th Annual Purple Heart Banquet
Saturday, 5 August
6 - 8pm
Help us celebrate and honor the bravery of Purple Heart recipients living here in Wayne County.
As a sponsoring organization the Elks Lodge has event tickets available - call 919-735-3131 if you would like to be our guest!
@The Maxwell Center
3114 Wayne Memorial Drive
7
September
2023
Taste of Wayne
September 7th, 2023 |
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Taste of Wayne is an annual street food festival benefitting United Way of Wayne County.
This year, United Way is excited to host Taste of Wayne as the kick off for Freedom Week with great food, great music, and a whole lot of fun!
$15 Per Ticket
For tickets, visit www.unitedwayne.org or call 919-735-3591
@The Hub
Goldsboro, NC
7
September
2023
Top Gun!
September 7th, 2023 |
7:45 PM
Directly after Taste of Wayne, get ready to feel the need… the need for speed and walk over to the Paramount Theatre for a free viewing of the classic TOP GUN, compliments of the Paramount Theatre Foundation!
For more information, visit goldsboroparamount.com
@Paramount Theatre
Downtown Goldsboro
8
September
2023
Freedom Friday!
September 8th, 2023 |
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come enjoy a FREE live music concert featuring
Joe Brown & The Band!
Everyone is encouraged to wear R.E.D. and Remember Everyone Deployed!
@Freedom Friday
Downtown Goldsboro
9
September
2023
NC Freedom Fest
September 9th, 2023 |
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
This FREE event features live entertainment from Elvie Shane, Soul Psychedelique, The Pink Slips, T. Davis & Company, and Wood & Steel.
Activities include Kids Zone, Static Displays, Street Fair Vendors, Car & Bike Show, Mt. Olive Pickle Train and MORE!
Help us celebrate our military and first responders!
@Downtown Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC