Davidson County Bicentennial Celebration

The Davidson County Bicentennial Committee, headed by Debbie Harris, Clerk to the Davidson County  Commissioners, has been working hard for over 2 years on planning various festivities celebrating the  County’s 200th Birthday. These efforts have included a recent cycling event executed by Roadies and  Dirties, a play performed all over the county, and educational bus tours of individual towns all over the  County.  

The official date of the County’s Bicentennial is 11-22-2022 with the first meeting of the Davidson  County Board of Commissioners being held 01 -27-1823. To celebrate Davidson County’s 200th birthday  the committee is hosting a spectacular event for the community set for Saturday November 12th at the  Davidson County Fairgrounds. The free event will begin at 10:00AM – 4:00PM and will feature a petting  zoo, bounce house, face painting, period costumes, performances, and community exhibits 

This is a celebration of Davidson County’s history with one of the main historical highlights being a  speaker series. An array of speakers are slated to share their knowledge and they include: Chris Watford, Jim Daniel, Rev. Dr. Ray Howell, Tonya Lanier, Dr. Gary Freeze, and Rev. Arnetta Beverly. There will also be two replays of the revamped comedic play “Pigs, Chairs and Uptown Squares.” 

An ample amount of community organizations will be present to contribute to the festivities including  Genealogical Society, Davidson County Library, Arts Davidson County, Thomasville Tourism, The United  Way, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Town of Denton, Veterans Services, Yadkin River Keepers,  Thomasville Historic Preservation Committee, Denton Museum, and many other volunteer participants.  

Everyone in Davidson County is invited to come celebrate this historic mark in our County’s time.  Davidson County Bicentennial Bash  

Hosted by the Davidson County Bicentennial Committee 

Davidson County Fairgrounds 

400 Greensboro Street. Ext. Lexington, NC