While Mardi Gras has come and gone, tonight, the Fire Show, known as the Mardi Gras of the Carolinas, will be in full swing at Castle McColloch. This is the 14th year for the event, that has already sold close to 4,000 tickets and with two of the three tiers of tickets already sold out. Tonight, this almost-200-year-old castle will come alive with a fire show and a "bare as you dare" attitude for the over 21 crowd.
Castle McCulloch was originally built in 1832 and housed a gold mill. Over the years, it fell into a state of disrepair, only to be refurbished for special events in 1983. Over the last three decades, some pretty elaborate events have been held there. Usually, the castle and surrounding gardens are rented out for private events, like weddings and proms; however, three times a year, it hosts not-for-profit, large-scale festivals and tonight's promises to be a big one! We can't tell if the event is a fund-raiser or why it isn't for profit. However, with the pre-ticket sales, every indication is that it will be a success for organizers.
Castle McCulloch is actually located in the Jamestown/High Point area, but we in Greensboro like to claim it as our own. The above poster was seen in a store window in Greensboro and we are sure that many of tonight's attendees will be from here. Please make sure you have a designated driver!
I'm sure I'd be going if I was in the area.
Posted by: William Kendall | Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:25 AM