Spaghetti Eating Contest At Princeton SummerFest Draws Celebrities
The Princeton SummerFest on June 24 26 features an international spaghetti eating contest sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Roma III. Retired astronaut Jon A McBride and Olympian Randy Bonds among others are invited to compete against locals in a 15 entrant field. Prizes include a trophy savings bond and gift certificate with proceeds from a following duck race supporting Special Olympics.
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Detroit
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Randy Bonds
Barcelona
Rodney “Moose” Miles
Montrosse
The Catalinas Bring Beach Vibe to Princeton Concerts
The Catalinas, a beach music stalwart for over 30 years, drive a lively show with past hits and new material. The band’s lineup features Gary and Lynn Barker, Jeppy White, Barry Duke, Mark Best, Bobby Natz, and Ed Mann, plus a charting single from the 1980 lineup and a 1989 album Line Up recorded at Studioeast in Charlotte.
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Raleigh
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Statesville
East Coast
Tainment
Bassman
Jeppy White
Barry Duke
Say My Name
Duke
Mark Best
Bobby Natz
Ed Mann
Civil War Reenactment Live Encampment at High School
Reenactors in full uniforms will camp on the high school grounds during the Civil War Live Encampment. Mark Belcher and Glen Belcher display Civil War history in a classroom. Nearby, area firefighters showcase skill in a firefighter challenge.
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Mark Belcher
Glen Belcher
Volleyball gains popularity at Princeton Summer Fest
At Princeton High School track field on June 25 at 10 a.m. coed double elimination volleyball debuts with six-person teams and at least two women on court. Organizer Todd Mathes notes beach volleyball interest and aims for eight teams, hoping for a yearly event. Teams from Princeton and Bluefield leagues have shown interest, signaling a promising first tournament.
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Abe Lincoln look alike brings Lincoln to Princeton show
Omer S. Sewell III performs as Abe Lincoln in a one man show “Abe Lincoln's America” at Princeton High School Little Theatre on June 26 with noon 2 pm and 4 pm matinees. Admission is 2 adults 1 child 12 and under. tickets via local sponsors and outlets.
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Virginia
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