Take your shot as a player or spectator when world-class players compete in the Great Dismal Swamp 9-ball Classic, October 24th - 26th. The tournament is held in honor of 6-time World Champion, Elizabeth City native - Luther "Wimpy" Lassiter. Colonial Cues is entering it's 5th year with this tournament as it welcomes back these Internationally renowned players! What a fantastic lineup!!! Get ready to watch players from the USA, Philippines, Greece, Estonia, Venezuela, Russia, Lebannon, Canada and England.
You won't want to miss this weekend of 9-ball, which boasts a 32-player field and a $25,000 purse! Here is a list of some of the great names who have signed up:
Players entry fee is $550 and must be prepaid.
Spectator admission is $10 daily.
This event is being live streamed by Billiard Net TV out of Akron, Ohio.
This is a great time to plan a weekend getaway to Elizabeth City! If there is some downtime between games, check out a band, try some local cuisine and see Wimpy's actual pool table!
Fri. 10/25/20 - Beer and Music at Ghost Harbor Brewing Company.
Sat. 10/26/20 - Food and Music at Hoppin' Johnz.
Sun. 19/27/20 - Gourmet Brunch at The Mills Downtown Bistro or Montero's Restaurant.
Fri. - Sat.10/25/19-10/26/19 - See Luther "Wimpy" Lassiter's pool table exhibit at Museum of the Albemarle on display until 11/16/19.
For a complete list of all events click here.
We have some fabulous B&Bs and hotels so you can get some rest after watching or participating. Stay the night or make a weekend trip of it and enjoy all three days of excitement.
Quality Inn is the host hotel at $69 per night. Mention GDS9BALLCLASSIC to get that rate.
To see a complete list of our hotels and B&Bs, click here.
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Special thanks to our sponsors
MB Cues - Dagsboro Delaware, David & Allison Cianculli and Jim Todd