Photo by Nick Cash Jones, Onyx Media Group

The Town of Mocksville raced into the Christmas season on November 23rd with the 12th Annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race as 18 teams made a mad dash down Main Street. 

The mood was festive as hundreds lined the street in eager anticipation. Race announcer Rick Donathan kept the crowd cheering and in the holiday spirit with trivia from Zirrus. Throughout the evening, DJ Barry Rentz with the Mobile Jukebox had folks dancing in the streets.

“Once again, another terrific night for Mocksville! There were lots of creative beds and several new faces!” said Jeannette Pitts, Mocksville’s director of marketing and community development. “Welcome to our new teams and a HUGE thanks to the teams that continue to be a part of this event.”

“I’m also grateful to our sponsors, Workout Anytime Mocksville, Davie County Motors, Main St. Brokers, Davie Chamber & Tourism, Trailers of the East Coast,  Mocksville Tourism Authority, and Zirrus, as well as our many volunteers, Town of Mocksville staff, Public Works, Parks & Grounds, Davie County Sheriff’s Office, Rick Donathan, flag person Brooklyne Worthington, and Barry Rentz, for making the event such a success.”  

“It takes a TEAM to create this event, and I work with a wonderful group who leads the way! We owe a massive thank you to the planning committee- especially to our fearless leader again this year, Tami Langdon. Thank you all for your hard work and creative ideas: Monica Stone Huggins, Alyson Morse, Matt Davidson, and Trevor Walterman; we would like to say a special THANK YOU to our past Chairpersons, Denise and Jordan Hendrix. Thank you for working so hard for the previous 11 years and making this event so successful!

And, of course, to all our spectators who came from near and far – together, you made the 2024 ‘Twas the Night Before Bed Race the best ever!

Photo by Nick Cash Jones, Onyx Media Group

$700 in Cash Prizes at Stake!

At stake were prizes for speed and creativity. The fastest team, Richardson’s Rod & Custom,  took home a cool $200 in cash, while the runner-up, DDCC “Welders Express,” collected $125. Trailers of the East Coast,  the third-place finisher, rolled away with $75. Workout Anytime Mocksville picked up $100 for having the best team spirit, and Davie County Motors received $100 for the most original bed. A Total Package prize of $100 went to S.U.R.F Board for having the best overall appearance and combination of bed decoration, message, and costumes.

Complete Race Results

Four people in race-themed outfits pose with a large check for $200 in a nighttime street scene. The person in the center holds a trophy aloft. Streetlights and a lit building are visible in the background.
Photo by Nick Cash Jones, Onyx Media Group

1st Place

Richardson’s Rod & Custom  

  • Daniel Horton
  • Kez Stockton
  • Cole Thomas
  • Gavin Lucas
  • Makayla Van Meter
A group of six people in reindeer costumes pose with a large check on a street at night. Festive lights and a crowd are visible in the background. The check appears to be related to a holiday-themed event.
Photo by Nick Cash Jones, Onyx Media Group

2nd Place

DDCC “Welders Express” 

  • Luke Miller
  • Bailey Rogers
  • Alex Tarbet
  • Alex Torres
  • Sean Sink
Team Trailers of the East Coast are running and pushing a festive cart decorated to look like a classic blue postal truck. They're wearing casual clothes and appear to be participating in a lively outdoor Bed Race event at night in Mocksville NC, with a crowd watching in the background.

3rd Place

Trailers of the East Coast 

  • Ashley Bailey
  • Landon Miller
  • Will Buchanan
  • Andrew Sweat
  • Britt Smith
  • Logan Walterman
Four people in hoodies and track pants from Workout Anytime Mocksville push a decorated cart resembling a small vehicle with weights attached, participating in an outdoor event on a street lined with illuminated buildings and onlookers.

Best Team Spirit

Workout Anytime Mocksville

  • Katie Flowers
  • Matt Pogue
  • Caleb Mathis
  • Cole Warren
  • Michael Peele
  • Faith Carpentier 
People participate in the Twas the Night Before Bed Race at night, pushing an orange cart marked "DCM" (Davie County Motors) down Main street in Mocksville. One person wears a reindeer costume, and others are dressed casually. Holiday lights adorn the surrounding buildings.
A group of five men stands on a street at night during a public event. Four wear matching DCM blue shirts, holding a large ceremonial check for the most original bed design. Onlookers gather around, and festive lights decorate the surrounding buildings during the Twas the Night Before Bed Race in Mocksville, NC.

Most Original Bed Design 

Davie County Motors

  • Wuilmer Lenin Maldonado Leon
  • Franklin Noel Amador
  • Lluis Gerardo Reyes
  • Yerlin Josue Cubas
  • Roldan Omar Cubas
  • Jose Salinas 
A group of six people, dressed in tropical shirts and leis, poses with a decorated bed on wheels during an outdoor event at night. They are holding a large novelty check. A crowd and festive lights are visible in the background.

Total Package

S.U.R.F. Board 

  • Logan Zeigler
  • Alex Hernandez
  • Sean Lane
  • Natalie Quance
  • Elliot Newsome
A man in a shiny pink jacket holds a microphone, speaking at an outdoor night event. The background features warm lights and blurred buildings with holiday decorations. A person in a white hat stands nearby, partially visible.
A festive group of people wearing matching shirts stands together on a street at night. Some hold a decorated sled marked "Calvary West, Team 4." A historic building with columns is illuminated in the background, adding to the cheerful atmosphere.
A group of five people, four dressed in red and white elf costumes with hats, pose cheerfully around a cart decorated with tinsel. The scene is outdoors at night, with festive lights illuminating the background.
A group of people dressed in matching gray shirts and beanies stand around a decorated bed race bed in a street at night, with a lit building in the background. One person points directly at the camera. People in costumes and warm clothing are visible behind them.
Photos by Nick Cash Jones, Onyx Media Group

2024 Mocksville Bed Races Team Listing

Bunce Buildings – Mary Beckley Lohr, Maria Melton, Shelton Harreu, Kenny Cecil, Prosper Akobundu, Rob Shaak, James Webb
Calvary West – Caroline McClung, Emily McClung, James McClung, Levi Taylor, Louis Nicchio
DCHS Army JROTC – Max McCall, Gavin Lucus, Jayden Hilton, Paisley Seats, Callen Whitten 
Green Meadows Baptist Church “Mission 1” – Brice Wilson, Brady Everhart, Ty Greene, Luke Foster, Reese Ward
Main St. Brokers – AJ Imes, Michael Imes, Aubrey Van Dyke, James Walsh, Taha Guver
Pepsi – Ben June, Scott Lambert, Jake Nicholson, Campbell Anderson, John Smith, Antonio Lindsay
REEB Millwork – Jacob Dickson, Victor Johnson, Mike Ingram, Richard Lingerfelt, Josh Icard, Chelsea Favre
Restaurant 101 – Helena Berrier, Caswell Moore, Aubrie Pulaski, Luke Wayne, Jacob Patton
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry –Abbie Vogel, Jason Caputo, Kalen Britt, Ismael Villaba, Maria Maturino, Vivian Moncul
PalletOne, MidEastern Karate Association, and DCHS FCA also competed. 

A man in a Santa hat and a woman in a knit hat and scarf point across the street at a parade. He holds a coffee cup. Behind them, a crowd watches the festive event on a decorated street at night.
At the 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race event in Downtown Historic Mocksville, North Carolina, three people pose for a photo. One is dressed as Santa Claus, while the two women beside him smile warmly, holding a pink gift bag. Bustling shops and a lively crowd set the scene.
A group of four people stands together outside at night, smiling warmly. Two don festive Christmas sweaters; one proudly wears a Santa hat. They’re at the 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race event in Downtown Historic Mocksville, North Carolina, with bright store windows and passersby in the background.
Two women wearing Christmas-themed antler headbands and colorful lights sit on a street curb during the 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race event in Downtown Historic Mocksville. Dressed warmly in jackets, they're surrounded by festive crowds and beautifully decorated buildings in North Carolina.
A smiling couple sits on outdoor bleachers at the 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race event in Downtown Historic Mocksville, both wearing hooded jackets. The woman is in a bright yellow jacket, while the man wears a grayish-green coat, capturing the casual charm of North Carolina.
Photos courtesy of Alyson Morse, Davie County Chamber of Commerce

The Christmas season in Davie County is just beginning! Make sure to check out these other family-pleasing events that you won’t want to miss! We wish everyone a happy and healthy 2024 holiday season!