Hosted by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce in Lake Lure, the celebratory weekend will include:

- Lakeside Film Screening: Guests will remember the magic of Dirty Dancing while watching the movie against the waterfront site of �the lift� on the original location of Johnny�s cabin.

- The Dirty Dancing Festival: This outdoor festival will showcase live music by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs (singer and writer of the platinum hit, �Stay� from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack), dance performances by the �A-Lure� Dirty Dancing Review Dancers, Dirty Dancing storytellers, family-friendly games, dance lessons, a dance competition & more!

- The Time of Your Life Gala: Have the time of your life and complete the weekend with an elegant 1960s-inspired gala featuring surprise dance performances from the film, a silent auction of movie memorabilia, a live 1950s/1960s band, and a professional and amateur shag competition.

Named the �#1 Most-Watched Film by Women� in 2009 by the BBC News, Dirty Dancing�s impact on pop culture remains timeless. The film�s ongoing success has resulted in Dirty Dancing: The Musical that was also written by the movie�s original writer Eleanor Bergstein.

Bergstein is currently promoting her musical in five countries, which, according to the musical�s website, has entertained more than five million people. Bergstein told the event producers she is �sure [the event] will be wonderful.�

A portion of the proceeds from tickets for the "Dirty Dancing Festival" will benefit local arts organizations. For more information, call the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce at 888-625-2725.

Named one of the top 10 most beautiful man-made lakes in the world by National Geographic, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock.

(Images provided by Dirty Dancing Festival.)

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