PAST Events
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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


1

June

2022

Air Force Family
Scholarship Program


Applications DUE!!


Click here for more info!


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