ATHENS, WV (WVDN) – Event organizers are gearing up for the annual Athens-Concord Town Social to be held on Sunday, August 18 from 1-4 p.m. The event coincides with Concord University’s freshmen orientation weekend, an exciting opportunity to welcome new students to the area as well as reunite the many attendees who look forward to the event each year.
Food vendors, community groups, local businesses, regional artists, Concord University organizations, and Athens High School reunion groups will gather in the front lawn of the Jean and Jerry L. Beasley Student Center to celebrate the 36th year of this tradition. Live music will be provided by Alabaster Boxer and The Allen Smith Band.
Area car enthusiasts will display their prized automobiles at the social’s car show taking place from noon until 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, including “The President’s Choice” award, given by CU President Kendra Boggess. The car show is growing each year. Registration for the car show will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, on-site only.
The highly anticipated community awards given out by the Town Social committee are:
The Athens-Concord Town Social Scholarships will be awarded to two incoming students, Kylie Blevins and Brooke Craft.
The Good Neighbor award will be presented to Carol Bailey.
The Total Community Involvement award will be given to Steven Pugh.
The Jean Beasley Scholarship award will be given to Luke Rutherford and Jayden Doty.
The Athens-Concord Town Social is co-presented by the Town of Athens and Concord University. Many thanks to our sponsors including First Community Bank, City National Bank, and Truist.
