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
Please call the Sudan office. 252-637-5197
Hampton Inn
1382 Hwy 258 S
Kinston, NC
$119
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Campers may park at the Shrine Club if they do not need hookups
For hookups they can camp at the Neuseway Campground - Number is 252-939-3367.
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​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
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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)
BYOB will be permitted during the dance - Setups will be available at the Convention Center
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
BYOB will be permitted during the dance - Setups will be available at the Convention Center
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
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
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