My favorite event in Moore County is the Southern Pines SpringFest.  There is so much going on, so much to see and so much food to eat!   We have been going for 5 years and have a routine.  We break up the day into 3 parts:  Kids area, Bike race and mommy shopping time. 

Multiple blocks of down-town Southern Pine are blocked off for the event.  One street is filled with kids stuff.  There are rides, games and other goodies that kids like.  We always spend a couple of hours there.  Without fail we run into many friends and spend time talking and having fun.

The bike race is sponsored by the Southern Pines Parks and Recreation.  It is for kids of all ages.  The kids can ride tricycles or bikes as long as they are wearing a helmet.  They group the kids by age and have only about 5-8 kids at a time racing.  EVERY child gets a ribbon (and a t-shirt).  The younger kids have a shorter distance to ride then the older kids.  My son really looks forward to this race every year.  This year will be even better since he learned to ride a 2-wheeler!

After the race we have lunch.  There are a TON of food vendors to choose from.  My personal preference, though, is to go to the Ice Cream Parlor.  It’s great to sit at the window in the cool air conditioning and watch the crowds.  People watching is one of my favorite things to do.

Finally, its mommy time!  My husband takes my son home and I get to take my time roaming around looking at all the wonderful things for sale.  Of course, I always come home with something.  But really, just the chance to walk around and browse without a child saying “can we go now?” is such a joy that it doesn’t matter if I buy anything or not.

The one thing I don’t know anything about is the Tour de Moore which is a big part of SpringFest.  The Tour de Moore is a bike race and that is about all I know!  Maybe someone else will write a blog about that.

If you are new to the area or just have not been to SpringFest yet, be sure to go this year.  SpringFest will be on Saturday, April 28^th from 9am – 4pm.  The Southern Pines Business Association, which sponsors SpringFest, will have information on their website:  www.southernpines.biz