
Garner Firemen’s Festival 2025
Join Garner Fire and Rescue for a day of parades, demonstrations, food, and music to support our hometown heroes.

20th Annual Garner Rotary Oysterfest Fundraiser
All proceeds help provide scholarships to Garner Magnet High School Seniors via our Garner Rotary Trust Fund which is a 501(c)(3) organization. It also funds other local projects!

Garner Cars and Coffee (Every 3rd Sunday)
Join us as we showcase classic cars and enjoy a cup of Full Bloom coffee! Happening every 3rd Sunday in Downtown Garner. (Shine Only. Please check for rain cancellations).

Big Band Bash in the Park brought to you by The Optimist Club of Garner
The Optimist Club of Garner presents the Big Band Bash featuring the Neuse River Big Band at Lake Benson Park - Shelter 1.
This is a kid friendly, FREE event for our community.

Groovin in Garner - Liquid Pleasure
FREE concert series featuring local and regional party bands playing classic rock and pop, 70s, 80s, and 90s hits, R&B dance, Top 40, country, and Motown favorites.

Garner Optimist Chicken BBQ
BBQ chicken (half) served with boiled potatoes, green beans, and a roll.
$12 for hearty portions with proceeds going to support Garner youth.
Eat in or Take out with a convenient drive thru.

Agri Supply of Garner Farmer's Market
Agri Supply is home to a thriving and diverse monthly farmers market.
Our team will be featuring about 50 small local businesses. Stop by and support local artisans and farmers.

Garner Festival Latino
Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, a kids' zone, and more!
Celebre la cultura latina en este evento familiar. ¡El festival contará con música en vivo y espectáculos de danza, vendedores de artesanías, camiones de comida, una zona para niños y más!

Bad Momz of Comedy
Straight from Chicago, the Bad Momz of Comedy is an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud stand-up showcase featuring a fearless crew of moms who say what everyone else is thinking. They’re bold, they’re hilarious, and they’re proving that moms can still be bad – bad to the funny bone. (Recommended for ages 18+. May be inappropriate for young audiences due to strong language and adult content.)
Comedians Include: Orly K.G., Jen Gilmore, Ashely Preston, Mo Good, and Kristen Toomey.

Garner Baseball Inc. (GBI) Opening Day
We’ve got a full day planned as we celebrate Year 70 of Garner Baseball!

Garner Police Department's Back-to-School Bash
Join the Garner Police Department's CAPT (Citizens and Police Together) Team on Friday, August 29, from 6–9 p.m. for an evening of community fun right in front of the police department!

Towne Players of Garner Seussical, Jr. (Sunday Matinee)
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Towne Players of Garner Seussical, Jr. (Saturday Evening)
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Towne Players of Garner Seussical, Jr. (Saturday Matinee)
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Towne Players of Garner Seussical, Jr.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Groovin in Garner - Band of Oz
FREE concert series featuring local and regional party bands playing classic rock and pop, 70s, 80s, and 90s hits, R&B dance, Top 40, country, and Motown favorites.

Garner’s July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
Gates open at 5 p.m. on July 3rd.
This free event features food vendors, kids activities and live music by The Embers and North Carolina Symphony.

Agri Supply of Garner Farmer Swap
Calling all farmers and homesteaders in North Carolina!
Agri Supply is hosting a FARM SWAP and invites you to bring your farm animals.
Come and set up with us, meet other farmers and find new home for your animals.
Our team will be featuring small LOCAL FARMERS and business owners.

Garner Juneteenth Celebration: "Home"
All are welcome to learn and share in the history of Garner and freedom as we kick off Garner Freedom Week.
This year’s theme is “Home”.

Friday Night Vinyl & Tea - Vinyl Vibes at Steep Right Up!
Vintage sound and smooth grooves. Classic warmth of vinyl records. A mix of soulful hits. Feel free to bring your favorite record to share. 🍵 Sip & Savor 🍵

Groovin in Garner - Antique Outlaws
We are revamping a favorite among locals and visitors alike, with our FREE concert series featuring local and regional party bands playing classic rock and pop, 70s, 80s, and 90s hits, R&B dance, Top 40, country, and Motown favorites.

Garner Cars and Coffee (Every 3rd Sunday)
Join us as we showcase classic cars and enjoy a cup of Full Bloom coffee! Happening every 3rd Sunday in Downtown Garner. (Shine Only. Please check for rain cancellations).

Agri Supply of Garner Farmer's Market
Agri Supply is home to a thriving and diverse monthly farmers market.
Our team will be featuring about 50 small local businesses. Stop by and support local artisans and farmers.

Friday Family Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Join for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free activities will be offered one hour prior to the start of the movie. Concessions will also be available for purchase. In case of rain, the event will be held at the same time on the following day. Don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets!

Red Hot Caboose Tea (Garner Area Historical Society)
The Red Hot Caboose Tea event has lots of fun for all ages with games available inside and outside of the Banks house including our cornhole competition. Raffles will be held for a Wine Basket and Tea Basket along with pop-up prizes throughout the event so you never know when you're going to win!

Garner Cars and Coffee (Every 3rd Sunday)
Join us as we showcase classic cars and enjoy a cup of Full Bloom coffee! Happening every 3rd Sunday in Downtown Garner. (Shine Only. Please check for rain cancellations).

Garner Police Department Torch Run
Come run with the Garner Police Department as they raise money for Special Olympics NC. Registration starts at 9am and they are asking for a donation of $25 to cover the cost of the shirts!

Summit Awards Gala 2023
The Summit Awards Gala is the "Oscar-style" showcase event of the year. Guests are sure to enjoy a night of entertainment and laughter as we recognize the Summit Award winners and the People's Choice winners. The food is catered by Caffe Luna and we also have a live band for dancing afterwards!

Trick-or-Treat the Trail
Trick or Treat your way around White Deer Park's one-mile loop trail, come dressed in your best costume, and don’t forget your candy bucket! Local businesses and organizations will be passing out treats, a creepy crawlies exhibit will be featured in the Nature Center, and food trucks will be on-site for purchase. Parents must accompany children at all times. Pets are not permitted. This is a free family-friendly event please no horror or gore.

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band
Heritage Brass is a seven-member pioneering symphonic brass ensemble. Bringing the military tradition of brass and percussion to the concert stage, Heritage Brass presents programs that are both exhilarating and intimate.

Lexington Children's Theatre's The Reluctant Dragon
See this beloved classic story come to life! A young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him

Lexington Children's Theatre's The Reluctant Dragon - Sensory-Friendly
See this beloved classic story come to life! A young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him