ZDayZ Activities

Tuesday May 12nd

10:00 am – 2:00 pmPre-ZDayZ golf outing, course and tee times TBD. If you have a prefered course let us know.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmPre-ZDayZ dinner, this has become a squad event with as many as 30+ people in attendance. Break bread and have a cocktail or two and catch up. Restaurant TBD.

Wednesday May 13th

10:00 am – 6:00 pmRegistration 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 through Friday.
9:00 am – 1:00 pmScenic drive led by Bryan, leaving from Shoppes on the Parkway route details,
there will be a lunch stop, you may want to eat light :) .
12:00 pm – 6:00 pmFree 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 pmCookout & Hump Day Shenanigans at American Legion Hall
● Buffet dinner, actual menu TBD. ● Casino Night (Blackjack, Texas Hold-em, Roulette, Craps
● Beer Exchange (bring your favorite local brews to swap and/or share)
● Karaoke starts at 8 p.m.
11:00 pm – 12:00 amAfter hours festivities, continue the party @ the Town Tavern

Thursday May 14th

8:00 am – 7:00 pmRegistration at the American Legion Hall for event check in and registration.
Sign up and pay online.
● Raffles and merch for sale in the American Legion all day Wednesday through Friday.
9:00 am – 12:00 pmScenic 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 pmFree 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 pmPoker/Pub Crawl
 ● Visit five local businesses for a snack and/or a cocktail and draw a poker card from ZDayZ volunteers to assemble your winning hand.
● • Remember to be kind and tip well.
● 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 amPoker/Pub Crawl will finish at Town Tavern.
● There will be door prizes and give aways.
● All registered attendies will receive a free drink ticket and chance at door prizes.

Friday May 15th

8:00 am – 7:00 pmRegistration at the American Legion Hall for event check in and registration.
Sign up and pay online.
● Raffles and merch for sale in the American Legion all day Wednesday through Friday.
8:30 am – 10:00 amBeast Run 5K starting at the Shoppes on the Parkway
● Join us for a 5k(ish) walk/run to benefit a local charity, TBD.
● 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 a charity, in any amount, please talk to Michelle at registration.
● Proceeds for Beast Run will go to a local charity, TBD.
11:30 am – 3:00 pmScenic 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 pmGroup foto at the Green Mountain Overlook on The Blueridge Parkway starting at the Shoppes 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 pmFree 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 pmFriday Fun-day: Chili Cookoff & Club Cocktail Contest at the American Legion Hall
● Chili cookoff, got a favorite recipe, make a big pot and we'll all judge. Best three chilis will get some trinket of admiration and/or novelty.
● We'll supply drinks, bowls, cutlery and the rest. You may want to bring your favorite hawt sauce though.
● 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 amEvening Festivities, if you still want more fun, head over to the Town Tavern.

Saturday May 16th

8:30 am – 2:30 pmJudged car show at the Shoppes on the Parkway. The judging for this show is loosly based on the ZCCA judging criteria and this is the judging form
Car Show schedule:
● 9:00 - 10:30 | Car show Pictures and parking)
● 10:30 - 1:00 | Car Show Judging
● 1:00 - 1:30 | Tallying Votes
● 1:00 - 2:00 | Staff Judging and subclass judging
● 2:00 - 2:30 | Car show awards ceremony

During the car show we have other activitis happening, feel free to check them out:
● Trike-X (think, autocross but on a big-wheeled tricycle)
● Cornhole
● Others TBD
● 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 may 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.
3:30 pm – 4:30 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.
6:00 pm – 11:00 pmParty & Closing Shenanigans at 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 amFestivities & 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 amZdayZ Bunch with friends and Family. Come Join us @ TBD