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Concert Info

Date:    May 7, 2011
Time:   Parking lots open at 4:00 PM
           Gates open at 5:00 PM
           Show starts at 8:00 PM

Place:   Village Arboretum
           395 Magnolia Road
           Pinehurst, NC 28374

Info:    www.vincegillpinehurst.com
           info@vincegillpinehurst.com
           910 944-3870

Country music legend VINCE GILL is coming back to Pinehurst on Saturday evening, May 7, 2011 to do another benefit concert for The First Tee Sandhills. The concert will again be held at Village Arboretum in Pinehurst. Mr. Gill has donated his performance. Without his generosity, this wonderful concert would be impossible! The proceeds of this event will be go The First Tee Sandhills to support the many character-building/life skills programs they provide for more than 1,000 children in the Sandhills community.

This outdoor concert will begin at approximately 8:00 PM. Mr. Gill and his band will perform for about 2 hours, rain or shine!

Seating

Lawn seating will be available to General Admission ticketholders. General Admission tickets are $28.00. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show under the stars. Coolers will be permitted. If you bring a cell phone or pager, please turn off the ringer during the show.

Reserved seating will be available at $75.00 and $125.00. Approximately 25 rows of chairs will be set up in front of the stage to accommodate about 1,000 reserved ticket holders. This year, reserved seats will be numbered by row and seat number corresponding to your tickets. Reserved ticket holders who are also Sponsors, will receive preferential seating. Be assured that every Reserved seat will be less than 100 feet from the stage and have a great view.

Facilities

Portable bathroom facilities, including both portable and fixed handicap facilities, will be available at the Arboretum. Please refer to the Concert Site Map on our web site for locations. The number of bathroom facilities has been substantially increased from last year's concert.

Food Vendors

Vendors will be set up at the Arboretum to sell water, juice, tea, lemonade, soft drinks, BBQ, chicken, pizza, sandwiches, pre-packaged snack food and ice cream. No alcohol will be sold. Commemorative tee shirts and hats will be for sale.

Vince Gill Fender Guitar Raffle

This year, Mr. Gill has provided The First Tee with a Fender electric guitar which will raffled off and autographed by Vince to the lucky winner at the concert. Check out the details on our Raffle page.

Visit Historic Pinehurst Village

You may wish to consider arriving early in the afternoon to take advantage of the many shops and restaurants in and around the Village of Pinehurst which will be open and ready to welcome you.

Handicapped Ticket holders

Parking and facilities will be provided for handicapped ticket holders in need of assistance. Companions of handicapped ticket holders must have the same type of ticket (General Admission or Reserved) as the handicapped ticket holder. As you approach your designated parking area, simply follow the handicap signs and the instructions of our First Tee Volunteers who will be assigned to assist you. NOTE: If you have a State Handicap sticker but can manage without using the handicap parking area, please consider using the regular parking areas.

Accommodations

Coming to see Vince Gill from out-of-town, or just want to treat yourself to a luxurious experience in Pinehurst? Make a weekend out of it at our beautiful Pinehurst Resort. Remember, it is Mother's Day Weekend (and Moms love Vince Gill!!!). The Resort is offering a special Mother's Day package to concert guests, including tickets. Click Here for details and to make reservations.

Emergency Facilities

Pinehurst Police, Fire and EMS personnel will be on-site to provide any assistance required. Our First Tee Volunteers and Event Staff (easily identified by their shirts/vests) will be in radio contact with all emergency personnel.

Prohibited Items

Video and audio recording equipment;
Tables and Tents;
Weapons;
Pets;
Any item that will interfere with or obstruct the view of other patrons.