Black Creek Car & Tractor Show

Britthaven of Wilson Cruise In

Come hang out with me , and bring back some memories of old times for the residents of Briithaven, This saturday October 24, from 2pm - 4pm , any pre 1971 original classic car can attend- info- call clyde - 252-239-0379, free event

BLACK CREEK HERITAGE DAY CAR SHOW TRACTOR SHOW UGLY TRUCK CONTEST 2009

Thanks go out to all who helped, sponsored, attended or participated in this event.

$1074 was raise to apply toward roof repairs on the Black Creek United Methodist Church and to purchase food for The Hope Station.

We totaled 152 registered entries - 43 Tractors and 109 cars - Thanks

Please visit an support the sponsors page , They were vital in covering all the show expences .

If you have photos of this event - Register and upload them into the photo gallery.

Hope To see all of you next year!

From Wilson Times

Small-town festival with hometown appeal

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Sunday, October 18, 2009 8:44 PM

Small-town festival with hometown appeal

By Rochelle Moore Times Staff Writer

BLACK CREEK ¬-- Bonnie Smith stood in the parking lot near the Black Creek gazebo, listening to the songs of the 1970s and remembering some of her better days growing up in Black Creek.

"When I listen to this band, it takes me back to high school," said Smith, as the Black Creek Band played Saturday. "I just have a lot of wonderful memories."

Smith, a lifelong resident of this Wilson County town, was one of hundreds of people attending the 10th annual Black Creek Heritage Day. The festival offered music, food, a car and tractor show, craft vendors and children's activities.

People from the town and surrounding communities attend the festival each year for the music, but most enjoy the time to re-connect to people they haven't seen for some time.

Smith, who used to work from a downtown insurance agency, said she lost her connection to many town folk when the office moved to Wilson.

"The whole reason I came was to see everybody I don't get to see anymore since I don't work in Black Creek," she said. "We just have a good hometown country atmosphere where everybody knows everybody."

Vickie Lamm and her daughter April, also drove in from Lucama to see friends. But the biggest draw was Russ Varnell and the Too Country Band.

"I haven't seen him in a long time," April said. "I love watching the bands."

April's visit brought a pleasant surprise as well when Varnell dedicated one of his songs, "Tiger by the Tail," to her.

Varnell is well known in Black Creek, where he grew up, and is also known throughout the area for his music.

The car and tractor show, held in the field next to the Black Creek United Methodist Church, was also a big attraction for men, women, teens and children. Close to 140 vehicles lined the lot as well as several nearby streets.

Kevin Moore spent time looking at many of the cars he usually doesn't get the chance to see anymore. Classic cars and newer models were on display, and many captured trophies for the best of show.

"I get to see cars I normally don't see," Moore said. "I like seeing the older tractors that were here before my era."

Moore, a Black Creek resident, also enjoys the festival for many of the reasons others attend.

"I enjoy seeing people from the community," he said. "I also like the live music and looking at the different things the vendors have to offer."

rochelle@wilsontimes.com | 265-7818

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