Look Up and Listen 2024
An evening of stargazing, storytelling, and s'mores.
Join us at the lake at Camp Hanes for our annual listening party! Pack a picnic and your lawn chairs, and get ready for a good time. We'll play specially selected (family friendly!) spooky stories curated by our Content Director and have s'mores stations set up on the beach. We'll also be joined by the Forsyth Astronomical Society who will be setting up their high powered telescopes and offering guided tours of the night sky.
Once the fire dies down, join us in downtown King at StoCo Provisions where your first drink is on us in a pint glass you get to take home!
This year, we are offering two new ticket add-ons: an embroidered WFDD blanket to keep off the chill and a stainless steel, telescoping reusable roasting stick! Both will be available to include with your ticket while supplies last.
Thank you to our sponsor Great Outdoor Provision Co. for supporting this year's Look Up and Listen!
WHAT: WFDD's Look Up and Listen outdoor listening party
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 6:30-9:30 PM
WHERE: The Lake at Camp Hanes | After Party at StoCo Provisions
HOW MUCH: Adult Ticket - $25 | Kids 12 and Under - FREE
What to bring:
- A digital or print copy of your tickets
- Blankets and/or chairs
- Comfortable walking shoes (be prepared for uneven terrain)
- Flashlights - it is a bit of a walk from our parking area to the amphitheater and it will not be brightly lit!
- A picnic, if you'd like, but we will have food on site this year thanks to Frankly Delicious!
- Warm and cozy clothes; it’ll likely get chilly once the sun goes down
- A sense of adventure and camaraderie!
What NOT to bring:
- Dogs (we LOVE all manner of pets, but camp rules prohibit dogs, so this time, we kindly ask that you leave your fur baby at home...but tell them we say “hi!” and will miss them!)
- Drones
- Speakers (we'll have some music and programming on the beach. We ask you to not add any further noise so that we can clearly hear the program.)
FAQ
What address should I put in my GPS?
The event will take place at YMCA Camp Hanes - 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King, NC 27021
Is this event kid-friendly?
Yes! This is an event for the whole family. Tickets for kids aged 12 and under are free and there will be plenty for them to do. We'll be listening to an episode of Snap Judgement: Spooked. If you feel the content isn't a good match for your family, you can still enjoy your evening at Camp Hanes away from the speakers where we'll have lawn games as well as stargazing.
What if the weather doesn't look good?
In the event that we have inclement weather, we will postpone the event until November 9th.
Did the location change? What about the after party?
Previously Look Up and Listen was scheduled to be held at Hanging Rock State Park. Due to Hurricane Helene all state parks canceled their events for the month of October. We are grateful to Camp Hanes for being able to accommodate our needs so quickly! Unfortunately, because of the location change we will not be having the after party at the Green Heron Alehouse, although we encourage everyone to go there the next time they are in the area. All adults will still receive a pint glass with their ticket and we are actively looking for an alternate location to meet up after the event!
I have accessibility needs - what is the terrain like? Is there priority parking?
Camp Hanes does have paved walk ways, however there are steps going down in to the amphitheater (our main listening area) that do not have rails and other seating will be on a grassy hill. Additionally, we do have limited parking that is closer to the lake than the general parking. If you are in need of one of these spots, please reach out to Rachel Thomas directly at thomara@wfu.edu.
What if I have a question that's not answered here?
Please reach out to us at wfddpublicradio@wfu.edu with any additional questions. On the day of the event most of our staff will at the event, but we'll answer you as soon as possible!