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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

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 pm

Ben Schwartz at Temple Theatre

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinner vs Wake Forest Fungo

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:30 pm

Sci-Fi Book Club at Sips & Sequels

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Thursday, July 2, 2026 ay 7:00 pm

High School Musical at Temple Theatre

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Friday, July 3, 2026, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

High School Musical at Temple Theatre

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Saturday, July 4, 2026, 5:00 pm

Red White and Blue Bash

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Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

July 4th Celebration

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Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Raleigh Red Oaks

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Carolina White Sox

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30 pm

HORROR Book Club at Sips and Sequels

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July 9, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026-Dowdy Boys

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Dowdy Boys

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Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:30 pm

Steele Street Band at The Smoke & Barrel

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Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Latin Dance Night at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Chatham County Yardbirds

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Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

An Afternoon of Flamenco featuring Eduardo de Rosamaria at Hugger Mugger

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Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Celebrandote Expo

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Chatham County Yardbirds

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July 16, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026-Big Daddy Love

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Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Chatham County Yardbirds

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Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Big Daddy Love

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Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 pm

Third Thursday - Red, White, Blue and Local

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Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:30 pm

Sayer McShane LIVE at The Smoke and Barrel

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Friday, July 17, 2026, 6:00 pm

Scrap Kings Fight Tournament

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Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:00 pm

The Tempest at Temple Theatre

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Friday, July 17 - 19, 2026, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Wake Forest Fungo

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Saturday, July 18, 2026, 6:00 pm

Scrap Kings Fight Tournament

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Saturday, July 18, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

The Tempest at Temple Theatre

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Friday, July 17 - 19, 2026, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Sunday, July 19, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Sanford Spinners vs Wake Forest Fungo

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Friday, July 17 - 19, 2026, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Retro Arcade Games at Hugger Mugger Brewing

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Monday, July 20, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily

Young Herbalist Summer Camp with Tasting Queens Market

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Monday, July 20, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily

Young Herbalist Summer Camp with Tasting Queens Market

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Monday, July 20, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily

Young Herbalist Summer Camp with Tasting Queens Market

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July 23, 2026 6:30-8:15 pm

Summer Concert Series 2026- Sahara Reggae Band

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Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm

City of Sanford Summer Concert Series - Sahara Reggae Band

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Monday, July 20, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily

Young Herbalist Summer Camp with Tasting Queens Market

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Friday, July 24, 2026, 8:30 pm

Eric Strickland - Live On Stage at The Smoke and Barrel

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Saturday, July 25, 6:00 pm

Scott Reintgen at Temple Theatre

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