Wednesday May 14th |
10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Registration at the American Legion Hallfor event check in and registration. Sign up and pay online.
- Raffles and merch for sale in the American Legion all day Wednesday & Thursday. |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 3 scenic drive led by Bryan, leaving from Shoppes on the Parkway route details, there will be a lunch stop. |
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Free form time.
- Looking for something to do? Check the ZDayZ' website for a list of activities with a variety of local dining, shopping, driving, parks, wineries and more. |
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Cookout & Hump Day Shenanigans at American Legion Hall
- Poker, Black Jack, Nissan/Z Car Bingo
- Beer Exchange (bring your favorite local brews to swap and/or share)
- RZ34 Puzzle (to be framed and auctioned at closing shenanigans).
- Karaoke starts at 8 p.m.
- Beef/ Turkey/ Veg Burger & Hot Dogs with fixings & beverages |
11:00 pm – 12:00 am | After hours festivities, continue the party @ the Town Tavern |
Thursday May 15th |
8:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration at the American Legion Hallfor event check in and registration. Sign up and pay online.
- Raffles and merch for sale in the American Legion all day Wednesday & Thursday.
- Pack out and move to the Shoppes at end of day. |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 3 scenic drive led by Glen, leaving from Shoppes on the Parkway route details, there will be snacks at the winery.
- If you have a walkie talkie, we recommend bringing it since cell phone signal can be unreliable outside of town.
- We will be on channel 14.3. |
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Free form time.
- Looking for something to do? Check the ZDayZ' website for a list of activities with a variety of local dining, shopping, driving, parks, wineries and more. |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Pub Crawl/ Poker Stagger
- Visit five local businesses for a snack and/or a cocktail and draw poker cards from ZDayZ volunteers to draw your winning hand.
- No poker experience or knowledge required.
- Cards will be available at each stop, the last stop is Town Tavern.
- Prizes awarded for select hands.
- Extra draws are availbe for a $5 donation to Racing for ALS to improve your hand. |
9:00 pm – 12:00 am | Poker Stagger Finish line and gathering at Town Tavern.
- All registered attendies will receive a free drink ticket and chance at door prizes. |
Friday May 16th |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm | Registration at the Shoppes on the Parkway for event check in and registration. Sign up and pay online.
- Raffles and merch for sale in the TDB storefront all day Friday & Saturday. |
8:30 am – 10:00 am | Beast Run 5K starting at the Shoppes on the Parkway
- Join us for a 5k(ish) walk/run to benefit Saving Grace K9s.
- If you can tackle the hills of Blowing Rock, you are a BEAST.
- Sign up during registration or add on this fun activity when you get to Blowing Rock.
- If running and/or early mornings aren't your style but would like to donate to Saving Grace K9s in any amount, please talk to Michelle at registration.
- Proceeds for Beast Run will go to savinggracek9s@gmail.com |
9:30 am – 11:00 pm | Cars and Carbs at the Shoppes on the Parkway get your coffee and carbs at Egg Rollin
- Join us for a little brew and carbs before you head out for the drive or other days activities. |
11:30 am – 3:00 pm | Scenic drive led by Bryan leaving from Shoppes on the Parkway the route details.
- We are going to the Grandfather Mountain Vineyard per popular requests.
- If you have a walkie talkie, we recommend bringing it since cell phone signal can be unreliable outside of town.
- We will be on channel 14.3.
- Wheels up at 11:30! |
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Group foto at the Green Mountain Overlook on The Blueridge ParkwayShoppes on the Parkway the route details.
- The location of the Green Mountain Overlook
- A route route from Blowing Rock
- This is part of the Grandfather Mountain Vineyard drive but you can be part of the foto without going to the vineyard. |
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Free form time.
- Looking for something to do? Check the ZDayZ' website for a list of activities with a variety of local dining, shopping, driving, parks, wineries and more. |
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday Fun-day: Pot Luck Dinner & Club Cocktail Contest at the Shoppes on the Parkway
- Pot Luck Dinner:
+ + Bring your favorite dish!
+ + Sign up for what you're bringing or wing it.
+ + We'll provide plates and utensils and assorted beverages.
- Club Cocktail Contest: An annual favorite, gather your club or a group of friends to enter into a friendly competition for the best combined theme, costumes, decor, snack and drink. |
10:00 pm – 2:00 am | Evening Festivities, if you still want more fun, head over to the Town Tavern. |
Saturday May 17th |
9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Rides & Revelry at the Shoppes on the Parkway.
- All ZDayZ attendees and residents of the greater Blowing Rock area are invited to Rides & Revelry
- Attendees can show off their own cars - all makes and models are welcome - or check out what's on display.
- While this is not a judged car show, we will hand out an assortment of awards at 1:30 p.m.
- Various activities will be available throughout the day, such as:
+ - Trike-X (think, autocross but on a big-wheeled tricycle)
+ - Cornhole
+ - 3 on 3 street hockey
+ - Disc golf putting contests
+ - and more.
- If you are a diecast collector, bring your duplicates to swap with other connoisseurs.
- Everyone can also visit our Car Clubs & Partner tents on the Midway to meet some of the enthusiasts who make ZDayZ happen each year.
- Food trucks will be on site, along with the restaurants located in the Shoppes.
- There is no cost for the public to spectate, but we do ask that if you would like to participate,
- please register and sign the waiver in order to participate in ZDayZ' activities.
+ - If you want to partipate in any of our Rides & Revelry activities, please purchase either:
+ + - ZDayZ weekend pass, $75
+ + - Day pass, $25 or
+ + - Activity pass, $5/activity
- Awards & Raffle prizes will only be awarded to registered attendees. |
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Awards ceremony at the Shoppes on the Parkway
- This is when we'll hand out the assorted awards for the day's activities. |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Group FOTO at the Shoppes on the Parkway.
- Listen for anouncements so that we can get all the cars and people that would like to join us to memorialize this event. |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Scavenger or Trivia at the Shoppes on the Parkway, actual storefront TBD.
- Outside or Store Front TBD by weather and participants. |
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Party & Closing Shenanigans at the Shoppes on the Parkway, actual storefront TBD.
- Help us bid farewell to another ZDayZ with dinner, drinks and the usual shenanigans.
- Food & Beverage provided.
- Come dance and celebrate another year of making lasting freindships. |
11:00 pm – 2:00 am | Festivities & Karaoke
- If you still can't bear to end the fun, join in the Karaoke at the Town Tavern. |
Sunday May 18th |
8:30 am – 10:30 am | ZdayZ Bunch with friends and Family. Come Join us @ Egg Rollin |