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Signature Events

April 4 - November 21 from 8:30am - 12:00pm on Saturdays.

Sanford Farmers’ Market: April 4 - November 21

It’s FINALLY market season once again! We are excited to welcome back many of our fabulous returning vendors along with several new faces this year…

April 18, 2026 at 10:00am

Broadway Our Way

April 23-26, 2026

The Southern Side-by-Side Championship & Exhibition 2026

Vie for a silver trophy and bragging rights as you shoot against fine sportsmen in an environment replete with camaraderie, competition, and tradition…

284 Cletus Hall Rd. Sanford, NC 27330

May 15-16, 2026

Carolina Indie Fest

Carolina Indie Fest is an all original, multi-day music festival hosted in downtown Sanford, NC around Hugger Mugger Brewing. This festival celebrates…

May 16-17, 2026

Ole Gilliam Mill Crank Up

Once a year we “Crank up” the old equipment and run demonstrations. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm you can see an old sawmill in operation…

April 25 from 8:30am to 8pm

Strawberry Jammin' 2026

Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on Saturday, April 25th! Strawberry Jammin’ is a weekend celebration of the fruit…

June 6 from 11am to 3pm

Classic to Custom Car Show

The San-Lee AACA’s Classics to Customs Car Show brings 100-year-old antiques to modern muscle cars to downtown Sanford. Enjoy fire truck demos, youth judging, a silent auction, and more.

225 E Weatherspoon St, Sanford, 27330

September 16-20, 2026

Lee Regional Fair

The Lee Regional Fair supports agriculture in our area and promotes local farmers by helping them showcase their products and educate the public…

October 10, 2026

Downtown Sanford StreetFest

A celebration with music, art, entertainment, food trucks, and more right on the streets of Downtown Sanford NC the second Saturday of October each year!

October 15, 2026

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Join us for Downtown Trick-or-Treat on October 15th from 5–7 PM, as Downtown Sanford transforms into a Halloween haven for families and little ghouls alike…

October 24-25, 30-31, 2026

Boo & Brew Ghost Tour

Step into the eerie past with a guided historical walking tour of Sanford, where history and hauntings intertwine. Hear spine-chilling tales…

November 28, 2026

Small Business Saturday

Shop outside the box to find the best holiday gifts this season. The local shops and stores in Sanford, NC are sure to have just what you’re looking for…

November 29, 2026

Sunday with Santa Train & Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season with a magical holiday evening at Depot Park during Sunday with Santa Train & Tree Lighting…

December 7, 2026

Sanford Christmas Parade

Join us for one of Sanford’s most cherished holiday traditions—the Sanford Christmas Parade, proudly known as the longest-running nighttime Christmas parade…

December 12, 2026

Broadway Christmas Parade

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Sandhills Bogeys

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June 11, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026-New Direction Bluegrass

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Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series 2026 - New Directions Blue Grass

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Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Raleigh Red Oaks

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Friday, June 12, 2026, 7:00 pm

Fiddler on the Roof. Jr at Temple Theatre

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Friday, June 12 -14, 2026, 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger

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Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

The Guy Unger Band at The Smoke and Barrel

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Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am

Annual "A Day In the Park" at Horton Park

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Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr at Temple Theatre

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Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM

Flag Retirement Ceremony

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Friday, June 12 -14, 2026, 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger

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Friday, June 12 -14, 2026, 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger

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Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:00 pm

Sips and Snacks Cook Book Club at Sips and Sequels

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Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Clayton Clovers

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Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

Fantasy Book Club at Sips & Sequels

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Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 pm

FANTASY Book Club at Sips & Sequels

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Raleigh Red Oaks

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Danville Dairy Daddies

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 pm

D & D Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger at Raven Forge Games

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June 18, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026-Workin' on Commission

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Carolina White Sox

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Workin' On Commission

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Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

Community Board Game Night: Whimsical Games

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Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 pm

Board Game Night: Magical Games at Raven Forge Games

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Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:00 pm

Third Thursday - Shop & Swing

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Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 pm

Rodney Brady and Rusted Root LIVE at The Smoke & Barrel

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Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 pm

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Kids at Temple Theatre

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Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease

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June 20, 2026, 10:00 am

Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Day at the Park

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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Kids at Temple Theatre

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June 20, 2026 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Sports Card, Toy, Pokemon, Comic TCG & Hobby Fest

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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00 pm

Pride Fest (80s Style) at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sports Card, Toy Pokemon, Comic TCG & Hobby Fest at the Dennis A Wicker Civic Center

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinner vs Clayton Clovers

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June 24 @ 6PM

Summer Concert Series @ MANN Center- Gary Lowder & Smokin'Hot

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June 25, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026-Empire Strikes Back

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Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Empire Strikes Brass

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:30 pm

The Simpletones at Smoke and Barrel

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Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Second Qualifying Round for Bowtie Karaoke at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Curry, Jerk and Jollof Fest at Tastin Queens Market

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