Fairfield by Marriott
667 Sheffield Dr.
Kinston, NC
252-208-7878
Rate: 2 Queen ($119) King ($119) King Suite ($129)
Cut off date: May 1
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(Headquarters) Hampton Inn
Go through Sharon
If your unit wants to make reservations – please call Sharon or email
If it’s an individual, please call the office.
Hampton Inn
1382 Hwy 258 S
Kinston, NC
$119
SUDAN SHRINERS
Spring Ceremonial - Kinston, NC
Schedule of Events
May 16 – 17, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting - Lenoir County Shrine Club - 1158 Hwy 70 East, Kinston, NC
Friday, May 16, 2025
9:00 am Golf - Tee Off Time – Falling Creek Country Club - 2359 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston, NC
(All Shriners & Candidates welcome) - Sponsored by “Visit Kinston”
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Open for Lunch, Shopping & Sightseeing
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm “Ceremonial Tailgate Fun” - Food, Fellowship & Music with DJ Chris Raines
Kinston Community Center – 2602 West Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC
(Sudan will provide Hospitality from 5:00pm to 7:00pm)
Admission by 2025 Blue Lodge or Shrine Dues Card
Casual Dress
Complimentary Shuttle Service Provided for Events at the Kinston Community Center
Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:30 am Candidates Registration, Fez Sizing & New Candidate Orientation
Lenoir Community College - 231 NC-58, Kinston, NC
8:30 am Stated Business Meeting – Lenoir Community College – Admin. Bldg. - Auditorium
9:00 am Ladies Breakfast & Entertainment – Sponsored by “Visit Kinston”
Kings Restaurant Banquet Room - 405 East New Bern Rd., Kinston, NC
(All Ladies & Candidates Wives Welcome)
9:00 am First Section - Shrine Degree by Ritualistic Cast - Lenoir Community College
10:00 am Parade Formation - East Caswell Street, Kinston
11:00 am Parade Steps Off – Queen Street, Kinston
12:00 pm Moslem Feast - Lenoir Community College - Campus Grill and Courtyard
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Potentate’s Happy Hour – Lenoir Community College Gym - Wrecking Crew
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sudan Hospitality Room – Lenoir County Shrine Club – 1558 Hwy 70 E, Kinston
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Introductions, Fez & Rose Presentation, Check Presentations & Potentate Remarks - Special Presentation by former patient – Megan Paszt
Kinston Community Center - 2602 West Vernon Ave., Kinston
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm Potentate’s Dance – “Spare Change”
Nobles/Ladies & Invited Guests Only
Fezzes Requested for all Activities
Business Casual Dress Attire Requested
Complimentary Shuttle Service Provided for Events at the Kinston Community Center
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2025 SUDAN SHRINERS
Schedule of Events
March 27 - 29 - Spring Festival SASA – Charleston, WV
May 16 - 17 - Spring Ceremonial – Kinston
June 29 – July 3 - Imperial Session – Atlanta, GA
July 23 (4th Wed) - Suffolk – Khedive dinner
Sept. 13 - One Day Ceremonial – S. Brunswick Islands S/C - Shallotte
Sept. 19 - 20 - SASA, Myrtle Beach, SC
Sept. 19 - 20 - NC Grand Lodge
Oct. 11 - Oxford Homecoming
Nov. 21 - 22 - Fall Ceremonial – Lumberton
(change of date – following Christmas parade)
Dec. 20 - Shrine Bowl 2025