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OBX Rod & Custom Festival organizers present roughly $65,000 in pledges for local charities; $30,000 check given to Children & Youth Partnership
Summary
GarageBand Charities and event organizers reported the 2025 OBX Rod & Custom Festival registered 1,204 dealers, pledged about $65,000 for local charities this year and presented checks including $30,000 to the Children and Youth Partnership.
Representatives of GarageBand Charities and the OBX Rod & Custom Festival presented donation checks to local organizations and told commissioners the event’s philanthropic work has returned roughly $250,000 to local causes over seven years.
Michael Tillett, Richard Quigley and Sarah Hale (identified in the meeting) described the festival’s growth and charitable focus. Quigley said the 2025 event saw 1,204 registered dealers and…
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