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Family Festival to Highlight NCC Programs

The community is invited to the Fourth Annual Blue Fest at Nash Community College on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

The day begins with the Fifth Annual Run for Knowledge 5K race at 8:30 AM featuring a mix of paved and trail surfaces covering the outside loop of Nash Community College before entering the woods for a scenic second half of the course. Registration for the 5K is $30 and includes lunch. At 9:30 AM, runners of all ages will take off for a one mile Fun Run on an all-paved course. The Fun Run cost is $12 with lunch, or $8 without lunch.

From 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, free festival activities will showcase NCC’s specialized programs and facilities including: a display of “Mighty Machines” for kids to touch, see and explore local first responder vehicles, an electric line utility truck, vintage fire truck, 18-wheeler and other commercial vehicles. Plus, a medical transport helicopter will be on site!

Try rappelling from NCC’s 40-foot fire training tower; climb a utility pole; learn about beekeeping, robotics and reptiles. Other activities include cookie decorating with Culinary Arts Chef Frank Bookhardt, drone and robotics demonstrations, face painting and other free family fun. Tour NCC’s forensics lab, aseptic clean room and firing range; or, try out the virtual welding, truck driving and firearms simulators. NCC alumni-operated businesses will be featured in a Small Business Showcase and local organizations will offer a pet adoption event. For a small fee, get a manicure or pedicure provided by the Cosmetology Department; or create a stuffed critter with the Student Government Association.

All activities will be held on the south end of Nash Community College’s campus. Proceeds will benefit the Nash Community College Foundation which raises money for student scholarships.

Special thanks to the following event sponsors: Reliable Accounting Solutions, The Uniform House, Mr. Cheesesteak, Pierce Group Benefits, Oak Hall Cap & Gown, 3 Stars Kettle Corn, Nash UNC Health Care, Lou Reda’s An American Table, Tap@1918 and Signs Now.

For more information, please visit www.nashcc.edu/bluefest.