Featured Annual Events in Statesville, NC

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For a full list of events happening in the Greater Statesville, NC Area, please visit the Community Calendar.

Statesville, NC Community Calendar

Hops & Harmony
Craft Brew Fest
May 20, 2023
Downtown Statesville

This event features local and regional craft beers and ciders along with remarkable live bands, right in the heart of Downtown Statesville.

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All Which They Have Reduced To Ashes

June 03, 2023
Fort Dobbs Historic Site

In June of 1760, a British army under Col. Archibald Montgomery attempted to invade the Cherokee's homeland. While a few villages were destroyed, the army was forced to turn back with heavy casualties.

This program will contrast life in barracks at Fort Dobbs with life in the field as experienced by both Montgomery's men and Cherokee warriors.

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Art in the Park Festival

June 10, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr Park

Enjoy a lovely stroll through art-filled alleys at Martin Luther King Jr Park. Live music, food trucks, face painting, art displays and more! 

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Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series

FREE Summer Concert Series in Downtown Statesville from May - September 2023. Whether you like Beach Music and Country or Blues and Rock and Roll, you’ll hear something you like.

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Wild Goose Festival

July 13 - 16, 2023
Vanhoy Campground

The Wild Goose Festival is a Spirit, Music, and Arts Festival. But, it's more than that too. It's a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social justice activists, peace-makers...the ones you'll find on the official program, and the ones you might meet while just getting lunch or hanging out.

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Iredell-Statesville Coin Club Show

August 12 - 13, 2023
Statesville Civic Center

The "North Carolina Numismatic Association" holds an annual convention. In addition to a bourse, where members and non-members alike can trade numismatic collectibles, the Association provides space and display cases for educational numismatic exhibits.

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Full Bloom Film Festival

September 7, 2023
Downtown Statesville

The festival is dedicated to bringing diverse quality cinema to Statesville, NC, a multifaceted art-conscious city in North America. Just north of Charlotte, NC, there is something for everyone. Full Bloom Film Festival takes place in and around Downtown Statesville.

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2nd Saturday - Festival in the Park
FREE Community Event Series in Martin Luther King Jr. Park from June - October 2023. Enjoy live concerts and performances, food trucks, craft breweries, Artisans and Vendors, Kids Zone, and much more.

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Art Crawl

September 15, 2023
Downtown Statesville

The concept is simple - come downtown and walk from location to location, enjoy music, meet the artists and enjoy their work, and browse through the shops. The event showcases artists in different shops, restaurants, and businesses scattered throughout the heart of Downtown Statesville.

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Carolina Jubilee

September 29, 2023
Carolina Farm Trust

The Carolina Farm Trust presents Carolina Jubilee, a weekend of music and farm-to-festival food and beverage. The festival supports CFT's work to foster an ecosystem of sustainable farming, reduce the environmental impact of the food we eat, and build adaptable systems that create and sustain a level playing field for all to achieve their own destinies.

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Fall Living History

September 30, 2023
Fort Dobbs Historic Site

This living history will give visitors a glimpse of what daily life was life for the garrison of Fort Dobbs through on-going displays of camp life, historic cooking, and scheduled musket firing demonstrations.

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Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours

Don't miss your chance to enjoy a walking ghost tour full of old stories and legends from Statesville’s past. Step beyond the beauty of Statesville’s historic downtown and discover its true haunted history--where tales of spirits, scary creatures, mysterious deaths, and creepy alleys become real.

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Take That Hill - Purple Heart Homes
October 7, 2023
Southern Distilling Company

The 4th annual edition of Take That Hill in support of the mission of Purple Heart Homes with the goal of ensuring every Veteran has a safe place to call home. And again this year we are supporting another incredible Veteran non-profit in Project Echelon! They help empower, educate, and equip Veterans through physical fitness.

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Hemp Stock Fall Festival

October 2023
Atkinson Acres Hemp Farm

Pick Your Own Hemp! This festival is free and open to the public. Proceeds from the event will benefit “The Magic of the Outdoors for Kids” which introduces children to the joys of sustainable farming and being in nature. 

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Carolina Balloonfest

October 20-22, 2023
Statesville Airport

The festival takes pride in its North Carolina based roots and is known as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the country featuring hot air balloon morning competitions, mass ascensions, evening balloon glows, live entertainment on two stages, a kids' zone, marketplace and artisan village, NC wine and craft beer garden, aerialist circus performances and skydiving exhibitions.

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NCGCA Gun Show

October 21-22, 2023
Statesville Civic Center

Shop hundreds of high quality dealers bringing you a wide selection of firearms and memorabilia.

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Statesville Pumpkin Fest

November 04, 2023
Downtown Statesville

Downtown Statesville's largest event annually, this event features a Corks, Taps & Barrels Garden, a Kid's Zone, Classic Car Cruise-In, a variety of food options throughout the festival, and two entertainment stages featuring bands and local talent.

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Military Timeline

November 11, 2023
Fort Dobbs Historic Site

Visit with soldiers and support personnel from hundreds of years of North Carolina history. The experiences of veterans of the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and other conflicts will be shared through living history displays and weapons firing demonstrations.

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'Tis The Season

December 01, 08, & 15, 2023
Downtown Statesville

Kick off the holidays in Downtown Statesville. The season officially begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, music, festive trolley rides, a few snowflakes, Santa {of course}, and more!

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Winter On The Western Frontier

December 09, 2023
Fort Dobbs Historic Site

This living history will give visitors a glimpse of what daily life was like for the garrison of Fort Dobbs as they prepared to spend winter in the fort in 1756. On-going displays of camp life and historic cooking will be offered, as well as weapons firing demonstrations.

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Quilting & Needle Art Extravaganza Expo
January 2024
Statesville Civic Center

This show attracts quilters and knitters from all over the Piedmont of North Carolina. Small town America at its best - shop, eat, plan and create all in one place!

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NCGCA Gun Show

February 2024
Statesville Civic Center

Shop hundreds of high quality dealers bringing you a wide selection of firearms and memorabilia.

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Statesville Comic Con

February 2024
Statesville Civic Center

Meet creators, experts, and comic book enthusiast alike at this affordable family friendly event.

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Statesville Bridal Expo

February 2024
Statesville Civic Center

The Statesville Bridal Expo is one of the longest running bridal shows in the state.

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Defense of Fort Dobbs

February 2023
Fort Dobbs Historic Site

On February 27, 1760, the garrison of Fort Dobbs engaged in a night-time skirmish with Cherokee warriors. This living history will give visitors a glimpse of what life was like for those involved through on-going displays of barracks life, as well as scheduled weapons demonstrations.

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Statesville Coin Show

March 2023
Statesville Civic Center 

The "North Carolina Numismatic Association" holds an annual convention. In addition to a bourse, where members and non-members alike can trade numismatic collectibles, the Association provides space and display cases for educational numismatic exhibits.

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Jeeptastic Park:
The Wildest Jeep Ever
March 2023
Jeeptastic Park

Carolina's Wildest Event Ever is Coming Back Bigger and Wilder for the 2nd Year! On North Carolina's largest privately owned Zoo in Troutman, NC called Zootastic Park with 200 acres & 600 animals including Zebras, Tigers and Giraffes. Zootastic Park will become Jeeptastic Park for this 2 day Event.

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Love Valley Roubaix

March 2023
Love Valley, NC

Love Valley, North Carolina is a step back to an earlier time. This quaint little western town is at the base of the Brushy Mountains and surrounded by beautiful winding dirt-packed roads. The courses are approximately 50/100 miles with 60% +/- packed dirt roads. Bring your CX, MTB, or road bike with thick wall tires and enjoy this scenic event.

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Art Crawl (Spring)

March 2023
Downtown Statesville

The concept is simple - come downtown and walk from location to location, enjoy music, meet the artists and enjoy their work, and browse through the shops. 

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Wine Walk

April 2023
Downtown Statesville

Wine Walk is the premier event for wine lovers! Spend the afternoon tasting remarkable wines and exploring the fantastic shops, restaurants, and businesses in historic Downtown Statesville.

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Muddy Dash

April 2023
Moto40 MX Park

Get as muddy as possible as you navigate the obstacle course. Make sure to stick around after you make it through the finish line for the post-race celebration festival. This larger-than-life event includes food and beer vendors, live music, giveaways, photo-ops, and more!

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