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…
