Denim Ball 2023 Photo Gallery

Thank you for joining us for The Denim Ball on Sept. 7, 2023, at the Perry Car Barn in Blowing Rock, N.C. It was a joy to celebrate your love and support for historic Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Photographs by Lonnie Webster

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The Perry Car BarnButch Butler speaks with Chip Perry during The Denim Ball.Scott Gragg and Anna SobolJohn and Faye CooperJon and Laura CalbertJonathan Lehman and Meredith AyersTracy Brown, Executive Director of Tourism at Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority, shares remarks. The Blowing Rock TDA was the Denim King sponsor of this year's event.Allen Moseley, Jim McDowell, Jim Deal, Deborah McDowell, Alfred Adams, and Cindy WallaceLarry Imeson among the vintage carsJohn Cooper, Cindy Wallace, and Allen MoseleyAlfred and Beth AdamsJordan Calaway, Chief Development Officer of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, with Fairfax and Ann ReynoldsLynn and Lawrence Friedman arrive for The Denim Ball.Vintage MGs in the Perry CollectionA guest reflected in the rims of a vintage vehicle.
Ann Raper, Tim Morse, and Lynn Byrd peruse silent auction items.Harris Prevost and Becky Anderson, a member of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Council of AdvisorsBarry and Lynn ByrdKelly Paul and Paul CrelinJess and Kenneth WehrmannEllie Osborne, Steve Osborne, and Michael PetrolineDr. Barry Buxton and Lyn BuxtonChris Iagrua admiring the interior of a vintage Volkswagen.David Soyars and Mark File admire a vintage car.Yvonne Ziel and Tim MorseBill and Sullivan MoseleyCharlie and Deatra Sellers with Genie and Jerry StarnesA bird's-eye view of the impressive Perry Car Barn during setup for the event.Many thanks to a great team of volunteers who assisted with guest parkingGuests enjoying conversation and cuisine among the vintage cars.
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation staff members Meg Puett, Rebecca Askew, and Erin Voss at check-in.Mark File and David SoyarsJeff Smith and Cathy BarkerCindy and Tom MatthewsNeal Labrie, Acting Assistant Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, giving welcome remarks.Sarah and Frank McLaneBob Stout, Chair of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Board of Trustees, gives welcome remarks.Elaine Crowell, Laura Calbert, Jim Crowell, Cathy Barker, and Jon CalbertGenie Starnes and Deborah McDowellAgnes Harvin, Jim Zellner, and George HarvinBlue Ridge Parkway Foundation CEO Carolyn Ward and Ben HillDonna Lewis, Larry Imeson, Ken Lewis, and Janet ConeReggie BrayLinden Stokes of Blowing Rock Brewing with Joyce and Jim Zellner
Sherry and Bobby Martin during the live auction bidding.Deatra SellersLori Lassiter and Jay CobleBoyce CheekBarry Byrd admires a 1958 Austin-Healey.Chip Perry welcomes guests to the Perry Car Barn.Marc Chabot and Cynthia DillonRush and Doris ThompsonCharlie Sellers with Nelson and Gail StorieLynn Lowrie and Mike QuintoFriendly faces from The Best Cellar catering staffGuests enjoying conversation next to vintage Porsches.Vintage Volkswagens gleam in the car barn before guests arrive.The Matt Kendrick Trio playing jazz on the mezzanine.
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