Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
In our Area: Lake Lure | Chimney Rock | Asheville | Biltmore | Blue Ridge Parkway |
Dragon Races | Olympiad
Olympiad Package 2011 (August 26-28): Four Seasons Cabin & Cottages offers you a 2 night stay for two guests in a one bedroom, one bath cabin. Cost: $369 (tax included).
A family of four, 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin or cottage, Cost: $399 (tax included.) River Landing Cabin & Creek Waters excluded. Call (888) 625-8714 to reserve.
August 26-28, 2011
Come to the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, a sports festival for all ages in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. More than 25 competitive land and water events are staged around Rutherford County with medals being awarded by age and best times. The triathlon attracts athletes from 10 states.FRIDAY – RUMBLING BALD RESORT
8:00 am Golf Tournament & Golf Skills
9:00 am Pickleball Tournament
5:30 pm Barbeque on the Beach
6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies and Lighting of the Torch
6:15 pm Family Fun Run
6:30 pm Water-ski Show
7:00 PM 10K DAM RUN (leaves from Ingles)
7:00 pm Ice Cream Sundaes
7:30 pm Family Games
8:30 pm Medal Ceremony
9:00 pm FIREWORKS!
SATURDAY – RUMBLING BALD RESORT
8:00 AM SPRINT TRIATHLON (leaves from beach)
8:00 - 10:00 Junior Olympiad (JO) Pool Swim
9:00 - 11:00 JO Basketball Shoot & Baseball Throw
9:00 - 11:00 Miniature Golf Family Fun (non-medal event)
10:00 - noon JO 40-yard Dash & Obstacle Course
10:30 Triathlon Medal Ceremony
11:00 - 1:00 JO Beach Bike Ride
Kayak Time Trials
Lake Swim Sprints
12:00 NOON OPEN WATER SWIM (leaves from beach)
1:00 pm Medal Ceremony
SATURDAY – DOWNTOWN LAKE LURE
10:00 am Corn Hole Toss Tourney (Geneva Motel)
Dragon Boat Races (Riverside)
1:00 pm Medal Ceremony
7:00 pm Shag Dance (Lake Lure Inn)
SUNDAY – CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK
7:30 AM RACE TO THE ROCK
7:30 Bike (leaves from Lake Lure Inn & Spa)
8:00 Run (leaves from Medina's)
9:00 Medal Ceremony
Courtney wins gold in the basketball toss. Grandmother Pat is so proud!
Four Seasons Cottages & Cabins
Lake Lure, North Carolina
For Reservations:
Email Us or
Call 828-625-8714 or Toll Free 1-888-625-8714 (8 AM—10 PM EST)
Pat Cook, Owner
