# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carolina Kick Off 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Event Schedule

? 3:00 PM – Vendor Load-In & Setup
Vendors arrive and set up
First come, first served placement

? 4:00 PM – Doors Open / Networking Session
Open networking
Vendor booths open
Connect with businesses, creatives, nonprofits, and community leaders

? 5:00 PM – Business Spotlight
Each participating business/organization receives 3–5 minutes on the microphone

? 6:00 PM – Guest Speakers
Al Burgess
Asijah West
Mario Harris

? 6:30 PM – Family Karaoke Contest
Fun for all ages
Crowd participation & family vibes ?

? 7:00 PM – Kids Dance Contest
Youth showcase
High-energy, family-friendly fun ??

? 7:30 PM – Talent Contest
Open to all genres: Spoken Word, Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Country & more
? 1st Place: 4 hours studio time + 2 free beats
? 2nd Place: 2 hours studio time + 1 free beat

? DJ GQue Closes Out the Night
Good music
Good vibes
Community celebration
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/carolina-kick-off-2026/200029345720830
- **Event Categories**: contests, kids, music, dance, entertainment, karaoke, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 148 Brynn Marr Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5703, United States
- **lat**: 34.74818
- **long**: -77.38335
- **full address**: 148 Brynn Marr Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5703, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Carolina Kick Off 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5360f83b2662d1f8f895ff60a070c056339431624d741d165d8b9b4dd65ba1e9-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc485c78-gmir?v=1767451150

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carolina Kick Off 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Carolina Kick Off 2026 takes place on Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 148 Brynn Marr Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5703, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carolina Kick Off 2026?
  - **A:** Carolina Kick Off 2026 is organized by Derek A McCallister.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carolina Kick Off 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carolina Kick Off 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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