Parties / Eats / Places to Be

Your OA is working hard getting together social events for each checkpoint. We have been in contact with some of the local Fleets and businesses and are planning get-togethers for the racers and their teams. Check back here often, as details will be added as we plan them.

If you represent a local fleet or business within one of our checkpoint areas and would like to discuss hosting an event, please contact us directly at: OA@Worrell1000race.org

Monday, May 13th 6pm - ?

Subway Meal Kits & Intracoastal Beer

Thanks to a generous, anonymous donation from a Board Member of the IRYC, Worrell Teams and their Ground Crews will enjoy Subway Meal kits upon their arrival on the beach adjacent to Sydney Fisher Park in Cocoa Beach the afternoon of May 13th 2024!

In addition, the fine owners of Intracoastal Brewing Company are supplying cases of beer that afternoon AND are donating promotional items for the team goodie bags!. This event is open to Worrell Participants, the OA and Race Committee ONLY. Wristband will be required.

If you haven't heard of the Indian River Yacht Club, it's the oldest, surviving (and thriving!) YC in Brevard County, FL. Want to know more? Visit their history on the official website at:
https://indianriveryachtclub.com/iryc-history

And be sure to checkout Intracoastal Brewing Company and visit them whenever you're in Cocoa Beach!

THANK YOU Indian River Yacht Club and Intracoastal Brewing Company!!!!

 


 

Saturday, May 18th 6pm - 8pm

Low Country Boil Sponsored By:

The Worrell makes Folly Beach a our new layday stop for 2024!  The folks from "Visit Folly" have generously offered to sponsor food and drinks for the Saturday evening of our lay-day-stay in Folly.  We are stoked to once again visit what they like to call "Charleston's Beach Town - A funky little beach town filled with restaurants, shops, history, and adventure all served with a heaping helping of Southern Hospitality - Just 9 Miles to Downtown Charleston!"
This event will be held at the Dunes Pavilion at the Beach Race site at Folly Beach County Park Saturday, May 18th, 2024 This event is open to Worrell Participants, the OA and Race Committee ONLY. Wristbands will be required for admittance. 

 

Sunday, May 19th 7pm - ?

Tailgate Pizza Party Sponsored By your OA and John & Bev!

Your Worrell 1000 Organizing Authority will be providing a variety of pizza selections the evening of May 19 in the Host Hotel Parking lot - Your PRO John Williams and Communications Director Beverley Simmons, will have beer and non-alcoholic beverages as a personal sponsorship!

This event is open to Worrell Participants, the OA and Race Committee ONLY. Wristbands will be required for participation. 


 

Monday, May 20th 6pm - 8pm

https://www.doitbest.com/taylors-do-it-centers/

Thanks to a generous donation from Bob Taylor of Taylor's Doit Centers, Worrell Teams, Ground Crews and event Staff & Volunteers will enjoy delicious meal options from our own, privately rented food truck! Everyone will enjoy a choice of Tacos, sides and soda or water. Wristbands required. Open ONLY to Worrell Competitors, Ground Crews, Race Committee Members and Staff.

Bob Taylor was a close, personal friend of Ron Anthony and helped us unveil the Perpetual trophy in Ron's honor in 2022. He also served as ground crew for Ron through several races in the 80's. Thank you Bob for your support of the racers and the event!!!!!

This event is open to Worrell Participants, the OA and Race Committee ONLY. Wristband will be required.

Catch! The Food Truck is a local favorite in NC, winning "Best Food Truck" 2015-2019 - Check them out HERE


 

Tuesday, May 21st 7pm - ?

107 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Marshall Barnes, the establishment owner, is welcoming BACK the Worrell...and in a BIG way! The Tackle Box will be providing Food (buffet dinner), Music, and our OWN venue - The Open-Air Cocktail Bar at the Adjacent Restaurant "The Bite in the Box".

**Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar** 

Open to Worrell Teams, OA and Staff ONLY. A wristband will be required for admittance 


 

Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Berkley Manor Barn, Ocracoke

https://www.visitocracokenc.com/

We are so please to announce that the fine folks at the Ocracoke Tourism & Development Authority have jumped on board to sponsor a Social Event the evening of May 22nd! Ocracoke is a new stop for the Worrell 1000 in 2024 and the night we land our finish there, Susan Rockel of the Ocracoke Seafood Company will be putting on a Seafood Feast for the Worrell Teams and Staff! The meu will include:

  • Seafood Paella
  • Salad
  • Bread
  • Light Dessert

Our very own Mendy Worrell will be sponsoring the beer, soda and water and will be on hand to enjoy the festivities! If you haven't visited Ocracoke Island, please visit their official website (link above) There is so much natural beauty and they have wonderful shops and restaurants - we hope you join us there in 2024!!!!

Open to Worrell Teams, OA and Staff ONLY. Wristbands will be required. 


 

Thursday May 23rd, 2024 5:30pm - ?

Jim Denys and Bolivar Yacht Club  are throwing a Texas Cookout!
Thanks to Jim Denys of Bolivar Yacht Club as well as the Host Hotel Manager, Francisco Valdovinos - The Worrell Teams, Ground Crews & Worrell Staff are all invited to the tent that will be set up near the Host Hotel. Food & Beverages start at 5:30!
Quality Inn Carolina Oceanfront
401 N. Virginia Trail Dare
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Open to Worrell Teams, OA and Staff ONLY. Wristbands will be required.

Friday, May 24th, 2024 7pm - ?

Big Thanks go out to Murphy's Irish Pub in VA Beach for inviting us to spend the evening of Friday, May 24th with them - Your OA will provide the teams and their ground crews with wristbands so that they can enjoy:
- 1 Drink Ticket
- 10% Off Food
Murphy's will also have a band for the night! The pub is located directly across the street from the host hotel - What a great way to relax and unwind after the big finish - Who will the winners be????? Let's all get out to Murphy's and raise a toast to the newly crowned champs!
This event is open to Worrell Participants, the OA and Race Committee ONLY. Wristband will be required.

Saturday, May 25th 10am - Noon

Awards Banquet and Ceremony

Open to Worrell Teams, OA, Staff and Invited Guests ONLY. Wristbands will be provided.

We are SUPER excited to announce that Murphy's Irish Pub (across the street from our Host Hotel) will be the site for our Banquet Saturday the 25th! Tom and Lindsey have agreed to host us and we are delighted to be able to enjoy their hospitality. Murphy's is spacious, beautifully appointed and they are super excited to have us back. *A Buffet Meal with a Cash Bar will be provided.* Thanks to all!!!!!