A Joint Celebration of 70th Anniversaries for Chapel Hill Tire & 97.9 The Hill WCHL
Open to the public, the event will take place 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug 26 on and around North Graham Street in Chapel Hill
The “Tires & Tunes: 70th Birthday Bash! A Chapel Hill Celebration at Midway” will occur from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug 26 at Midway, on and around North Graham Street, just north of the intersection with W. Franklin Street. It will feature:
- Live performances by two acclaimed and popular local artists, The Shoaldiggers & Jesse Fox
- Special 70th Anniversary $70 Car Wash and Detailing offered at Chapel Hill Tire’s 502 W. Franklin St location (car wash reservations are encouraged)
- The Midway Market (arts and craft vendors)
- Show cars on display
Quantum Soul Stage lineup:
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Lady Fingers (indie rock band made up of students from Chapel Hill High)
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jesse Fox
4:00 p.m. “Happy Birthday” with bands and Chapel Hill Tire and 97.9 The Hill personalities and a special recognition from Mayor Pro Tem Karen Stegman
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Shoaldiggers
There will be food and beverages offered for sale by many local establishments including:
- Al’s Burger Shack
- IP3
- The Baxter
- Lapin Bleu
- Beer Study
- Local 506
Many local businesses on N. Graham and W. Franklin will be open for business and offer in-store activities and special sales. Come out and celebrate the iconic Chapel Hill Tire and 97.9 The Hill WCHL while supporting great local businesses in downtown Chapel Hill.
“Chapel Hill Tire is grateful to have served Chapel Hill and the Triangle for 70 years. We are thrilled to share this milestone with our friends at 97.9 The Hill WCHL. Join us as we toast to the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future on this momentous occasion. We extend our warmest invitation to the entire community, as we come together to cherish memories, create new ones, and reinforce the enduring spirit of Chapel Hill.” says Marc Pons, President of Chapel Hill Tire.
“97.9 The Hill WCHL is so proud of our radio station’s legacy. Our mission is to continue to serve our community with vital news and information every single day. We were thrilled to learn that one of our great partners, Chapel Hill Tire, was also founded here in Chapel Hill in 1953. We are so excited to celebrate our 70th anniversary with them in a way that will also help support the many downtown businesses in our community. We hope everyone will join us for this milestone celebration!” adds Aubrey Williams, General Manager of Chapel Hill Media Group.
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