The NC Cycling Festival, held in beautiful Davie County, NC, is a celebration of all things cycling. This inaugural event, taking place from April 19 to April 21, 2024, promises an exhilarating weekend for cyclists and non-cyclists of all ages and interests. And most activities are free to attend!!  (BONUS: Come connect with some of our Stroll Bermuda Run partners!)

For the past 15 years, Farmington Community Events Center has been hosting the annual fall Tour of Farmington road cycling event. This new spring event will complement the “TOF” with a festival centered in downtown Mocksville, where participants can experience local restaurants and shopping as well as the vendors and entertainment in town for the weekend. The Davie Chamber of Commerce, Town of Mocksville Tourism, and Town of Bermuda Run Tourism have joined FCEC in hosting this festival. Other local businesses have also sponsored the event to make it an amazing weekend in our area.

The 2024 NC Cycling Festival has something for everyone, not just cyclists. The weekend starts on Friday evening, April 19th, with a VIP dinner for sponsors and others who are involved with the event. Following that, the live entertainment kicks off with an incredible Elton John tribute at The Station at 8 pm. Another opportunity for live music for the late-night crowd is Nunya Bizness appearing at 4 Oaks Tavern beginning at 10 pm that evening.

Saturday, April 20th the day begins at 9 am with the Classic Bike Show located at the Brock Gym at 644 N. Main Street. Also at that location, starting at 9 am, former professional and Olympic cyclist Brent Bookwalter, joined by Brazilian former professional cyclist Vitor Schizzi and local attorney and ironman triathlete David Daggett will host a roundtable discussion of professional cycling. Autograph sessions and meet and greets will be available after the presentation. A local antique bike collector and restoration specialist, Walt Gannon, will be presenting at 11 am.

The family-friendly fun continues at the Davie County Library where kids can participate in a bike rodeo and decorate their bikes for the family bike parade! The activities begin at 10 am and the family bike parade starts at noon and will travel from the library down North Main Street, turning on West Depot and ending at Cognition.

Continue down North Main Street to Court Square where a vendor fair will be set up with hand-made artisan crafts, baked goods and more. Food trucks will also be there with delicious choices. For the kiddos, inflatables will be at the parking lot beside Town Hall.

Beginning at 1 pm, the cyclists participating in the Gran Fondos and VeloQuest will depart Davie YMCA and make their way down North Main Street on the way to their routes throughout Davie County. The metric century (63 mile) route will ride to Bermuda Run, circle Davie Medical Center, and then come back to the YMCA.

At 2 pm, the live entertainment will begin on the Sound Stage presented by SES. Bring your bag chair and get ready to be entertained at this free concert that lasts until 10 pm, complete with a beer and wine garden by Gypsy on the Road Brewing Company!! A great lineup of performers will provide music including southern rock, bluegrass, pop and beach. Late night entertainment by Chasin Gophers will be at 4 Oaks Tavern.

Sunday, April 21st, there will be opportunities to visit the Classic Bike Show as well as join in on some fun bike rides around Mocksville, including a scavenger hunt on your bike! The festival will wind down at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. 

 

Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, a curious spectator, or a family seeking weekend fun, the NC Cycling Festival promises an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this exciting new event!

 

For information about the schedule, speakers, entertainment, or to register for the bike rides, please access https://nccyclingfestival.com or contact Allyson Sawtelle at 336-655-2700 or sawtelle@yadtel.net.

 

About Farmington Community Events Center: Opened in 1921, the facilities served as public schools for the community until 1970, then were deeded in 1971 to the newly created Farmington Community Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency. Governed by an elected board of directors, the Center is certified on the National Registry of Historic Places and hosts a variety of education and recreation programs, along with four venues for event rental. The Nature Park, Davie Disc Golf Course, walking circuit, and playground are open daily, dawn to dusk, at no cost to visitors. The board continually seeks sustainability and ways to leverage the amenities of the complex for the betterment of the community and the county. Funding partners of FCEC include: Davie Community Foundation, Davie County Recreation & Parks, Davie County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism, Bermuda Run Tourism and Mocksville Tourism Development. Visit www.farmingtoncc.org for more information.