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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 10-17, 2026

Sanford Brush & Palette Club's Annual Art Show

Join Us in an Artistic Journey Exploring New Paths and Creating New Foot Prints!

507 N. Steele Street #8, Sanford, North Carolina 27330

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 22-24, 29,30,31, 2026

Boo & Brew Ghost Tour

Step into the eerie past with a self-guided culinary and historical ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine. Hear spine-chilling tales…

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…

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Tiger Rock Fall District Tournament at Dennis A Wicker Civic Center

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Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

JS & the Footlights (Bass Guitar)

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Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Line Dancing at Hugger Mugger

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 pm

CATAN at Raven Forge Games

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Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 pm

Dice Throne Learn to Play + Weekly Play

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Thursday, November 19, 2026,6:00 pm- 7:30 pm

Medicine Drum Sound Bath

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Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Fantasy Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony at MonkeyKat Books

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Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jazz Goes to the Movies at The MANN Center for the Arts

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Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sanford Farmers' Market Special Event ( Holiday Artisan Market )

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Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Family Farm Day with Santa

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Saturday, November 21, 2026, 12:00 pm

Star Trek Commander Party at Raven Forge Games

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Kingdom Vibe Live

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Sunday, November 22, 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holiday On Horner

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Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:15 pm

OP - 18 Release Event at Raven Forge Games

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Tuesday, November 24,2026, 7:15 pm

One Piece Card Game at Raven Forge Games

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Tuesday, November 242026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Family Farm Day with Santa

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Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 pm

CATAN at Raven Forge Games

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Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Small Business Saturday - Holiday Punch Card Launch

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Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Family Farm Day with Santa

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Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Merry Misfits Market

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Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Family Farm Day with Santa at Pint Sized Pasture

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Sunday, November 29, 2026, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday with Santa Train and Tree Lighting at Depot Park

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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December 3-20, 2026, 2:00 pm

White Christmas at Temple Theatre

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Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Seekers: Where We Walk Together at the Mann Center for the Arts

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Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:30 pm

The Kevin Regan Band at The Smoke and Barrel

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Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Line Dancing at Hugger Mugger

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Sunday, December 6, , 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Yoga & Beer at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Friday, December 11, 2026, 9:00 pm

80's Unleashed at The Smoke & Barrel

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Monday, December 14, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Meditations On The Mat

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Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Thursday, December 17, 2026,6:00 pm- 7:30 pm

Medicine Drum Sound Bath

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Sunday, December 20, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Line Dancing at Hugger Mugger

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Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Thursday, December 24, 2026, 7:00 pm

Dice Throne Learn to Play + Weekly Play

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Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday Trivia Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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January 28-31, 2027, 2:00 pm

One Noble Journey at Temple Theatre

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