Rockingham Downtown Corporation

08/31/2026

The Tams are back on the lawn at Cole Plaza for the August City of Rockingham - Thursday Plaza Jam on Thursday, a huge weekend of bracket racing at Rockingham Dragway, plus live music and plenty more happening around Rockin’ Richmond County as we make our way toward the always-anticipated Labor Day weekend!

See it all in the 178th Edition of the RCTDA Newsletter here 👉
https://conta.cc/4i0vrZK

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

The 9th Annual Battle on the P*e Dee River, TGIFood Trucks ➕ Hamlet Boxcar Concert ft. Jonathan Robinson Band on Friday in Visit Hamlet, NC, The Hustle at Rockingham Dragway and more in Rockin’ Richmond County as we close out August 2026!

See it all in the 177th Edition of the RCTDA Newsletter here 👉https://conta.cc/4zAwYvJ

08/23/2026

🔥 NITROFEST - COME CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF THE NHRA & NITRO TO THE ROCK 🔥

One unforgettable weekend. Two incredible events. It all begins in downtown Rockingham before history is made at Rockingham Dragway‼️

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 24

🔥NitroFest at The Rock🔥 9-24-26 🎶 C**t Ford📍Downtown Rockingham, NC

📍 Harrington Square • Downtown Rockingham
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 FREE ADMISSION

The official kickoff to the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock!

Schedule

6:00 PM
• Vendors Open
• Race Cars on Display
• Kids Zone Opens
• Food Trucks
• Beer Garden
• NHRA & Event Merchandise
• Drag Racing Practice Tree Competition

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
• NHRA Driver Meet & Greets
• Autograph Sessions

7:45 PM
• FREE C**t Ford Concert

NitroFest Highlights

• NHRA stars in downtown Rockingham
• Race cars on display
• Motorsports vendors and displays
• FREE Kids Zone with bounce houses, inflatable slides, climbing wall & face painting
• Food trucks
• Beer Garden
• Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences

FULL NHRA Nationals at The Rock EVENT GUIDE 🔗

https://app.nhra.com/2026RockinghamEventGuide

NHRA

08/21/2026

🔥 NHRA Pro Stock Champion GREG ANDERSON IS COMING TO NITROFEST! 🔥

🏆 NHRA Pro Stock legend Greg Anderson will be joining us at NitroFest on Thursday, September 24! One of the most accomplished drivers in NHRA history, Anderson will be part of the NHRA Driver Autograph & Meet & Greet from 6:30–7:15 PM ahead of the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock at Rockingham Dragway!

This is your chance to meet one of the biggest names in Pro Stock racing, grab an autograph and help us kick off an unforgettable race weekend right here in Rockin’ Richmond County!

📍 Downtown Rockingham | Harrington Square
🗓️ Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ NitroFest: 6–9 PM
✍️ NHRA Driver Autograph & Meet & Greet: 6:30–7:15 PM
🎶 C**t Ford: 7:45–9 PM

And Greg Anderson with KB Titan Racing is only ONE of the racing stars you’ll get to meet at NitroFest! 👀 More reveals are coming as we count down to the biggest race weekend ever at The Rock!

🔥 Every legendary race weekend has a beginning — this one starts at 🔥NitroFest at The Rock🔥 9-24-26 🎶 C**t Ford📍Downtown Rockingham, NC!

08/20/2026

🏆 ANOTHER NHRA CHAMPION IS COMING TO NITROFEST! 👀🔥

We’re adding another HUGE name to the NHRA Driver Autograph & Meet & Greet lineup at NitroFest!

Here are your hints:

💪He’s an NHRA Pro Stock World Champion
🏆 He’s one of the winningest drivers in NHRA history
🔥 He has collected more than 100 NHRA national event wins
🚦 And come September, you’ll have the chance to meet him right here in downtown Rockingham!

Think you know who it is? 👀

📍 NitroFest | Downtown Rockingham
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
✍️ NHRA Driver Autograph & Meet & Greet: 6:30–7:15 PM
🎤 C**t Ford: 7:45–9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND!

Every legendary race weekend has a beginning—this one starts at NitroFest in downtown Rockingham! 🔥