Looking for the perfect weekend combination of beautiful weather, outdoor art, and fitness? Bring your family and friends to celebrate the opening of the new one-mile Blue Loop trail at the NC Museum of Art’s Museum Park on Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 am. The new trail is made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
This FREE celebration will feature live music from Big Medicine Bluegrass Band and the A&T Drumline, healthy snacks from local food trucks, and a celebratory lap around the Blue Loop. Special guests include Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane, NCMA Director Lawrence Wheeler, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina CEO Brad Wilson. Those who walk the new loop before 12:30pm will receive free admission to the 0 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art exhibition for the day.
The new trail includes a new cut-through between the pond and Lowe’s Park Pavilion and extends through a wooded section on the southwestern side of Museum Park. The NC Museum of Art is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. View the Museum Park map for a complete look at the Blue Loop. Visit NCMA’s website or follow the Facebook event to learn more about the Blue Loop opening.