Albemarle Downtown

06/10/2026

🌽🥕 The Wednesday Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market is OPEN! 🌻🍅

Come stock up on fresh, local produce and support your local farmers!💚

📍Market Station, 501 West Main St.
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM

Come see us this morning and grab your favorites before they’re gone!

Albemarle Downtown

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Everything you need to know about the Lights of Liberty Drone Show at City Lake Park tonight, Friday, June 5 at 9 p.m.

250 illuminated drones, choreographed to music and narration, will paint patriotic stories across the night sky. And best of all—it’s FREE!

📍 Location: City Lake Park, 815 Concord Rd, Albemarle
🕠 Come Early: Food Truck Friday runs 5:30–9 p.m. with food trucks, live music from Heart Breaker, and open‑lawn seating.
🚗 Parking: Limited at the park—arrive early or carpool.
🚌 Free Shuttle: Park at Market Station (501 W Main St) and ride the free continuous shuttle from 6–11 p.m., courtesy of Friendly Chevrolet.
🎁 Giveaway: First 800 cars receive a free LED light‑up American flag from the City of Albemarle Electric Division & ElectriCities.

Huge thank you to Uwharrie Bank for sponsoring this one‑of‑a‑kind show.
Learn more: stanlycountyamerica250.org/lights-of-liberty-show

06/04/2026

Don’t forget, tonight’s the night! The Stanly County Historical Society presentation "The History of Pfeiffer University - from Emily Prudden to the Center for Health Sciences" is open to the public and free. Come hear Pfeiffer University president Dr. Scott Bullard share the fascinating story! Free tours of the Center for Health Sciences will be available after the presentation!

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Summertime Sip Festival! We're grateful you spent part of your weekend with us.

As we begin planning for next year, we'd love your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete our attendee survey and let us know what you enjoyed and where we can improve.

Your input helps us create an even better festival experience in the future!

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TGC88LT

Thank you for supporting Albemarle Downtown and our mission of downtown beautification, small business grants, and community development.

06/01/2026

Big summer news is here! 🌿✨

The Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market is adding a Wednesday Market starting this Wednesday, June 3rd through August—in addition to our regular Saturday market!

That means TWO chances each week to shop local, fresh, and handmade in Downtown Albemarle. 🍓🥖🌻

Come out midweek to grab fresh produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, handmade goods, and more from your favorite local vendors—and still join us on Saturdays too!

🗓 Wednesdays: June 3 – August
🗓 Saturdays: Regular season continues
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Market Station, 501 West Main St.

More market days = more local goodness, more community, and more reasons to come downtown. See you there! 🌿

06/01/2026

Join the Stanly County Historical Society for a special presentation on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7 PM at the Center for Health Sciences in Downtown Albemarle. Pfeiffer University President Dr. Scott Bullard will share “The History of Pfeiffer University: from Emily Prudden to the Center for Health Sciences,” highlighting the university’s rich story and growth over time. This event is free and open to the public, and guests are encouraged to remain afterward for tours of the building. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about an important part of our community!

Stanly County History Center

05/30/2026

🍷✨TODAY IS THE DAY! 🍷✨



Summertime Sip Festival is happening NOW in downtown Albemarle from 12-5 PM! Grab your friends, shop small, sip your way through downtown and enjoy an afternoon filled with NC beverages, food trucks, music, and more!



🎟️ Tickets available at the door for $40! SEE YOU SOON!