Get your Easter basket ready! Cooleemee will host its annual Easter egg hunt at the Zachary House on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at 10 a.m. SHARP.
This event is for children 0-10, and there will be prizes for everyone.
The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, so bring your cameras and plan to have a fun-filled morning in Cooleemee.
Cooleemee’s Christmas parade is back again this year. Come out on December 17th at 2 p.m. to join in the fun.
The lineup will begin at 1 p.m. at Cooleemee Elementary School, and everyone is welcome to participate; no pre-registration is required.
After the parade, bring the kids to Zachary House at 131 Church Street in Cooleemee, NC 27014 for a visit and pictures with Santa! Pictures with Santa will be available after the parade if the weather permits.
On Halloween evening, Monday, October 31, 2022, the town will be giving out candy beginning at 5 p.m. at the Zachary House located at 131 Church Street in Cooleemee, NC.
Don’t miss fun games and the cake walk! Download and print this flyer to share and bring your friends!
Save Your Space
If you would be interested in coming and setting up in the Zachary House parking lot for a safe trick or treat, please contact Aaron at town hall 336-284-2141 or athies@cooleemee.org no later than 10/21/22 to reserve your space.
Cooleemee’s Christmas parade is back on December 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the parade and then get pictures with Santa on the front porch of the Zachary House.
The town will be giving out candy on Halloween evening, Sunday October 31, 2021 starting at 5 p.m. at the Zachary House.
If you are interested in participating, call now to reserve your spot in the Zachary House parking lot at 131 Church St. in Cooleemee.
Contact Aaron at town hall by phone at 336-284-2141 or athies@cooleemee.org no later than 10/22/21 to reserve your space.
RiverPark’s annual Duck Race was held August 14, 2021. It was hot, humid and the South Yadkin River was cold. Those three things are a great combination for summer weather and having fun at the “Bull Hole.”
Tiny babies were cuddled up to their mom in the shade sleeping away. Dog’s paws were cooled off in the trickling waters while some cooled off at the falls.
Kids naturally know how to do it for sure. Some rode the rapids on an inner tube, and others used their bodies: some slid down the bedrock on their backs, stomachs or bottoms, but either way, it was fun.
This year in the spring the flooding waters changed the landscape again to the sandy beach area. A steep embankment was formed to the edge of the water. Most kids love it for they roll like a ball down the hill and do a quick wash off in the water.
Hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream and drinks were available at the shelter. One thousand ducks were sold and all proceeds go to maintain a clean, safe environment for all to come and enjoy.
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Over 1000 yellow rubber duckies will be swimming towards the finish line as the Duck Race returns this year at Cooleemee’s River Park. This local event is full of fun, and some lucky winners will take home cash prizes for having the fastest duck of them all.
“It’s like a coming out party this year!” said Addison Davis, president of the park’s board of directors. “The Duck Race provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy a family-friendly park experience while supporting RiverPark. We’re looking forward to a really fun day!”
The race will be held on August 14th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The race starts at 1 p.m. sharp; the ducklings will take the plunge after embarking from the launched start and will have to dash to the marked finish line across the rushing water. Proceeds from this event will go towards keeping the park clean and well maintained. Vendors will be present, so attendants can enjoy food and drink while spectating the aquatic action.
The RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls, also called The Bullhole, is an outdoor park centering along the shores of the South Yadkin. Patrons can enjoy swimming in the Yadkin, hiking along trails, or relaxing by the shores. Picnic shelters are also available for patrons to enjoy. The park’s recreational appeal is funded by proceeds from events like the Duck Race, and preserving the South Yadkin is key to keeping the park alive.
Single Duck tickets are $5 each, the Quack-Pack bundle of five sells for $25, and a Flock of twenty-five ducks goes for $50. First place winner of the race will receive $250, second place $100, and third place $50. Tickets to enter a rubber duck are available from the Davie Chamber, 135 South Salisbury Street, or at the entrance to River Park on race day.
Businesses can also take part in the sponsorship opportunities present at this event. Sponsorships range from $100 donations to $1000 donations, each with their own benefits. For more information about sponsoring this event, contact the Davie Chamber at (336) 751-3304 or at chamber@daviecounty.com.
This year’s goal is to send over 1500 ducks into the water, and it will be a wild ride as spectators cheer on the floating faux fowl! River Park is located at 645 Erwin Temple Church Rd Cooleemee, NC 27054, and more information about this event can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/riverparkatcooleemeefalls/. Reserve your duck today, and have the chance to take home the winning prize!
The Town of Cooleemee’s 4th of July Celebration will be Monday, July 5, 2021, at 10 a.m. The festivities will include hot dogs and drinks sold by the Women’s VFW, FREE watermelon, and ice pops, and a Slip-and-Slide for all ages to enjoy.
The parade will begin at Cooleemee Elementary and will end at the Zachary House/ Town Hall.
To be in the parade meet at the school at 9:00 a.m. to get lined up accordingly. If you have any questions contact town hall at 336-284-2141 or email athies@cooleemee.org.
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Town Burn Permits can now be obtained at or through the Cooleemee Fire Dept. Call 336-284-2411 or email darledge@cooleemeefire.com for information.
