Venue Address

Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC 27330

Getting there

From Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU)

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
2400 John Brantley Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560

Distance: Approximately 47 miles (45-minute drive)

• Get on I-40 E from Airport Blvd
  3 min (1.4 mi)
• Continue on I-40 E. Take U.S. Rte 1 S to Kelly Dr in Lee County.
• Take exit 145 from US-421 S
  40 min (45.2 mi)
• Follow Kelly Dr to your destination in Sanford
  2 min (1.3 mi)
• Arrive at : 1801 Nash St
  Sanford, NC 27330

From Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
400 Airport Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306

Distance: Approximately 41 miles (55-minute drive)

• Follow Airport Rd to I-95BUS N
  4 min (1.1 mi)
• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto I-95BUS N
  Pass by AutoZone Auto Parts (on the right in 1.4 mi) 2 min
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Owen Dr
  Pass by Cook Out (on the right in 0.3 mi) 7 min
• Take NC-87 to Bragg St in Sanford 42 min (35.5 mi)
• Follow Bragg St and Nash St to your destination
  2 min (0.8 mi)
• Arrive at : 1801 Nash St
  Sanford, NC 27330

From Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International Airport
1000 Ted Johnson Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27409

Distance: Approximately 73 miles (1 hr 10 min drive)

• Get on I-73 5 min (2.0 mi)
• Continue on I-73. Take US-421 S to Kelly Dr in Lee County.
• Take exit 145 from US-421 S, 1 hr 2 min (69.0 mi)
• Follow Kelly Dr to your destination in Sanford
  2 min (1.3 mi)
• Arrive at : 1801 Nash St
  Sanford, NC 27330

From Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte Douglas International Airport,
5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208

Distance: Approximately 149 miles (3 hr drive)

• via I-85 N and US-421 S
• Arrive at : 1801 Nash St
  Sanford, NC 27330

Hotels Nearby

For Package Attendees

Your accommodations will be arranged by the hospitality committee as part of your package.

For Individual Registration Attendees

Here are a few excellent hotel options near the convention center. Shuttle service will be provided to ensure you can easily get to and from the event:

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Sanford – Discount Code: VSN.
  Address: 2110 Dalrymple Street, Sanford, North Carolina 27330 . Phone: (919) 776-6600.Click Here For Holiday Inn Website to book directly with Discount Code applied.
• Hampton Inn, Sanford – Discount Code: 600.
  Address: 1904 South Horner Blvd.,Sanford, NC 27330.  Phone: (919) 775-2000
  Click Here For Hampton Inn Website to book directly with Discount Code applied.
• Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sanford – Discount Code: 908.
  Address: 115 Amos Bridges Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone: (919)-300-7000.Click Here For Home2 Suites Website to book directly with Discount Code applied.
• Comfort Suites, Sanford – Discount Code: BOBDRU.
  Address: 1720 Wicker St, Sanford, NC. Phone: (919) 842-5600.Click Here For Comfort Suites Website to book directly with Discount Code applied.

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from select hotels to the convention center. Stay tuned for the shuttle schedule.

Dining and Restaurants

• Freighters Eatery & Taproom – Locally sourced cuisine with stunning views.
• Palms Krystal Bar & Grill – Classic American fare.
• Casey’s Pizza & Subs – Casual and quick dining.
• Raven Café – Coffee, sandwiches, and desserts.

Activities in Sanford

• DogWood– Scenic views of the St. Aloysius.
• Rail Museum – Explore local history and culture.
• Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Tour Sanford’s oldest.
• Pony Cruises – Enjoy a scenic river cruise.