July 8, 2010 | Story by: Hal Goodtree | Categories: Events, Film
Cary, North Carolina – Call it OzFest. Call it the Emerald City Reborn. But don’t call it just a movie.
This Saturday, July 10, Koka Booth Amphitheatre presents The Wizard of Oz with the NC Symphony Orchestra.
Costume Competition
Come dressed as your favorite Oz character and you could win prizes including tickets, toys, bubbles, spa and restaurant certificates and more. Child and adult categories with lots of prizes to give away.
Picnic of the Week Competition
Show off your picnicking style with food inspired by the film (Midwestern comfort food from the farm, food that is yellow or green, food out of a Dorothy-like basket, decorative themed picnic ware, etc.). Prizes for the top three are provided by Whole Foods Market in Cary and your group’s photo on the symphony website. Picnic of the Week judge will wander the crowd and select winners by 7pm.
How about a $2800 Ring?
Generously donated by Ora Jewelers, enter a raffle for a beautiful custom-made 4.7 carat emerald green tourmaline ring (estimated value $2800). Entry to win this amazing grand prize will happen the night of the event. Look for the sign up tables to enter and win (no purchase necessary to win).
Kids Playhouse Giveaway
Generously donated by Backyard Playground, enter a raffle for an amazing custom built wooden children’s playhouse (estimated value $1200). The playhouse will be set up at Koka Booth the night of the concert for all to play on and for one lucky family to take home. Just don’t land it on top of any wicked witches! Look for the sign up tables to enter and win (no purchase necessary to win, winner responsible for playhouse delivery fees).
Instrument Zoo
A variety of orchestral instruments will be available for your kids to try out and play. Demonstrated by North Carolina Symphony staff and musicians from 7pm-8pm.
Food Drive
Have a heart like the Tin Man and donate 5 canned goods and receive one complimentary WakeMed Movies By Moonlight ticket. Food collection bins can be found at the Main and VIP Gates. The first 500 people to donate also receive a special North Carolina Symphony novelty gift.
More Info
Gates open at 6pm. All contests and entries will close at 8:15pm and winners will be announced from the stage.
Picnics, outside beverages, lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Kids 12 and under get in for FREE on the lawn.
This article provided courtesy of Ashworth Drugs, Platinum Sponsor of the CaryCitizen Scavenger Hunt on Saturday July 24!
