Rutherford County Tourism

Click here for Ignite the Night Packages. Bonfire packages with prices for lodging, food and attractions are being added daily, so check with us often for these event specials.

Hats, T-shirts, stadium blankets and other specialty items bearing the Ignite the Night logo will be available for sale on site at each bonfire event. Cash or Check only. Click Here to view samples of merchandise.

Bonfires Registration

Check any/all of the bonfires you want to register for. Payment will be taken at the bonfire (cash or check only).

Each event will set its own "Rainy Day" policy. In case of inclement weather, call 828-245-1492 after 12:00 noon on the bonfire date to find out if it is rescheduled.

Hearts Afire Bonfire $10 per person
(Food sold separately-includes childcare)

Date: February 14, 2009 - Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Rutherfordton
Beginning at Anna Rose Restaurant
Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rain Date: No rain date-indoor facility available

New spark or old flame, the romance of a Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills Valentines offers fine food, roses, romantic movies and music, a glowing fire, incredible accommodations – even childcare. And all the magic is found within a few blocks’ radius. That’s one romantic stroll.

Beachside Oyster Roast Bonfire $15 per person, per bucket

Date: February 21, 2009 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Rumbling Bald Resort
112 Mountains Blvd. Lake Lure, NC 28746
Rain Date: March 7, 2009

Bring your friends and join the fun on the beach as Executive Chef Peter Zamowski brings a taste of the low country to the mountains at Rumbling Bald Resort for an evening of food and entertainment. Gather round the bonfire as we roast fresh oysters over oak coals and serve them by the bucket with all the fixins! Shuckin’ tools provided.

Little Sparks Fun Bonfire $25 per car(Hot Dogs & S'mores sold separately)
Date: March 14, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maple Creek Farm
2655 Maple Creek Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rain Date: March 28, 2009

The best of the camping experience comes alive for you and your family with this bonfire! Bring the kids for storytelling from champion storyteller, author and musician Doug Elliot. Kid-friendly foods will be served as you share an evening under the stars you will remember for years to come. This is a fundraiser for the local pet shelter.

Burning Rubber Bonfire $10 per adult, $4 per child, senior rates as well
Date: March 28, 2009 Time: 6:00
Location: Bennett Classics Auto Museum
241 Vance Street Forest City, NC 28043
Rain Date: No rain date-indoor facility available

Featured January 1st on UNC-TV’s NC Weekend, come to Bennett Classics Auto Museum to join other car enthusiasts for an afternoon of automobiles, fire, and fun. Food and entertainment will shift things into high gear at this bonfire! This is a fundraiser for the non-profit museum.

Blazing Bluegrass Bonfire $10 per person (Food sold separately)
Date: April 18, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Ottis Cook Memorial Gospel Music Park
123 Bear Lane Bostic, NC 28018
Rain Date: No rain date-indoor facility available

Come hear the best of the bluegrass best! Music lovers won’t want to miss this evening. Local legends will gather on the stage for a hand-clapping, toe-tapping evening to rival any opry while several bonfires will be there to keep the audience warm – and the music park kitchen will be serving up a dinner fundraiser for fire and rescue.

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