2003 Quotes

Flaggler Beach, FL
"After visiting Oakboro during your celebration we decided to make the trip next year for sure..." - Cindy and John Gura

Chesterfield, SC

"It's hard to believe your concerts are free, considering the quality of your bands. I especially enjoyed seeing John Love." - Sherry Braxton

Locust, NC
"The entertainment and fireworks shows were great. My wife and I loved seeing the firefighters from Oakboro join one of the bands on stage to sing. It was very patriotic - and they could sing good too." - William Furr

Belmont, NC
"My friends and I loved the parade. I have never seen so many people at a parade - especially in a small town. It was like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ok, maybe not that big, but it was amazing." - Kim Gleason

Troy, NC
"My husband insists on coming to the Oakboro Celebration to get one of Granny's Apple Jack pies and homemade ice cream. But my favorite is the BBQ chicken dinner following the parade." - Sara Simpson

2002 Quotes

Charlotte, NC
"...We bring our family to Oakboro every year for the forth. We can't believe how it has grown over the years. I grew up not far from Oakboro in Mt. Pleasant and remember going there as a kid...." - Jim C. Wallace (& Family)

Myrtle Beach, SC

"...The free concerts are the best. My husband and I visit every year now..." - Ashley Michaels

Greensboro, NC
"There simply isn't a better place to go during the 4th of July. The family oriented atmosphere is hard to find and we're sure glad you do this. Keep up the great work..." - Jennifer Helms

Concord, NC

"The bands are great, the food is good, and it's all for a great cause [the local fire department]. See you next year." - Bill Eudy

Rock Hill, SC
"One of the best 4th of July's we have ever had... We especially liked the music, food, and parade. It was a real fun time..." - (Name omitted) 

Albemarle, NC

"...We have made Oakboro's 4th of July Celebration the centerpiece of our annual family reunion. Where else can adults and children have this much fun?..." - Joyce

New Bern, NC

"Your celebration makes a long trip from the beach worth the trouble... Our relatives told us they didn't think they'd see is if it wasn't for the celebration in Oakboro." - Chuck and Lisa Swaringen