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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

Monday, August 3, 2026

NC Landscapes Judged Art Competition Entry Extension

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August 3 - 7, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Animal Superpowers / Pint Sized Pasture Summer Camp

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 7:00 pm

One Piece Beginners Deck Party at Raven Forge Games

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August 6, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026- d.a.l.i.a.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - d.a.l.i.a.

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Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First Friday Art Reception at The Mann Center for the Arts

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Friday, August 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

Whiskey Pines at The Smoke and Barrel

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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Curry Jerk & Jolly Fest

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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:30 pm

Free Range Beets at The Smoke and Barrel

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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Agape Lavender Lab at Sanford Farmers Market

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August 8, 2026 - 8:15 am

Taylor Phillips Presents Writer's Cup

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Sunday, August 9, 2026, 7:00 pm

The Hobbit Prerelease

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 pm

Horror Book Club at Sips & Sequels

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Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Big Time Shine

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August 13, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026- Big Time Shine

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Friday, August 14, 2026, 8:30 PM

The Mixtapes at The Smoke and Barrel

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Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:00 pm

Fantasy Book Club at Sips & Sequels

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August 20, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026- Feeling 22

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Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:00 pm

Third Thursday - Downtown Back To School Night

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Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Feeling 22

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Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:30 am

18th Annual Run For Their Lives 2026

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Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:30 am

Storytime at Books at a Steal

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 pm

Band of OZ at The Mann Center for the Arts

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - 22 Strings

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August 27, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026- 22 Strings

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Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

Zane"s Carolina Expo at The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

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August 29-30, 2026 10:00AM- 5:00 PM

Zane's Carolina Expo

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Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

Zane"s Carolina Expo at The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

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September 10-27, 2026

1776

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Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:30 pm

TNMC - Tuesday Night Music Club LIVE at The Smoke & Barrel

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Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 am

2026 NC Enchanted Sweetheart

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Sunday, September 13, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Second Sunday - Concerts at Kiwanis Park, Sanford, NC

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Sunday, September 20, 2026, 3_00 pm - 6:00 pm

Quarters For Cara

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Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mutts, Makers and More Fest

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Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Mann Center for the Arts Alumni Day 2026

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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

2026 Triple Crown Charity Car Show

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October 10, 2026 10:15 am - 6:15 pm

Downtown Sanford Streetfest

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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:30 pm

Chris Cole at The Smoke & Barrel

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Sunday, October 11, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Second Sunday - Concerts at Kiwanis Park, Sanford, NC

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October 15-November 1, 2026, 2:00 pm

Little Women at Temple Theatre

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