Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau

06/10/2026

Check out this amazing piece on Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Inc. and their recent breathtaking work from our friend WRAL Tar Heel Traveler ❤️🇺🇸

A foundry in Seagrove creates a major sculpture in observance of the D-Day anniversary.

06/09/2026

Summer starts here in the Heart of North Carolina! 🌞

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, family attractions, live music, or unique small-town experiences, Randolph County has something waiting for you this season. 🌻

Check out our Summer Guide and discover all the ways to make the most of summer in the Heart of North Carolina. 🌞

https://www.heartofnorthcarolina.com/summer/

From the North Carolina Zoo and scenic trails to rodeos, concerts, and pottery events discover the best of summer in Randolph County.

06/04/2026

Looking for an iconic Heart of NC adventures without breaking the bank? 🦒🏺

Two of Randolph County’s most unforgettable experiences just earned a spot on Visit North Carolina’s list of “20 Iconic Things to Do for Under $20”!

Spend the day exploring the world’s largest natural habitat zoo, The North Carolina Zoo, where you can journey through Africa and North America while meeting more than 1,700 animals. Then discover why Seagrove is known as the handmade pottery capital of North Carolina at the North Carolina Pottery Center | Seagrove, NC. Where generations of artisans shaping clay into works of art that tell the story of our region.

https://www.visitnc.com/list/20-iconic-things-do-under-20?

06/03/2026

Are you ready for National Trails Day in the Heart of NC 🥾🤎💚

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH 🥾⛰
Make plans to go outside for National Trails Day!

Several opportunities to participate:
Archdale: 8 am Creekside parkrun 5K
Creekside Park, 214 Park Dr., Archdale 27263

North Carolina Zoo: 10 am to 2 pm Purgatory Mountain Trail
Guided Hike at 10:30 am
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro 27205

Franklinville: 2 pm Bush Creek Bridge Hike
Bush Creek Trail, 1295 Andrew Hunter Road, Franklinville 27248

DÍA NACIONAL DE LOS SENDEROS - SÁBADO 6 DE JUNIO 🥾⛰
¡Haga planes para salir al aire libre en el Día Nacional de los Senderos!

Varias oportunidades para participar:
Archdale: 8 am Carrera Creekside parkrun 5K en Creekside Park, 214 Park Dr., Archdale 27263

Zoológico de Carolina del Norte: 10 am a 2 pm Caminata guiada por el sendero Purgatory Mountain a las 10:30 am, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro 27205

Franklinville: 2 pm Caminata del puente Bush Creek en Bush Creek Trail, 1295 Andrew Hunter Road, Franklinville 27248
Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau, Great Trails NC, North Carolina Zoo, City of Archdale, Town of Franklinville, NC, City of Asheboro

06/02/2026

The Food Hub at the Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center is up and running!!🥬

The Randolph County Food Hub provides an easy way for our community to access fresh, locally grown food while supporting local farmers and producers. Shop online from multiple local farms and producers in one place with a convenient weekly pickup. 💚
https://randolphcountyfoodhub.localfoodmarketplace.com/

NC Rooted Community Agriculture

05/28/2026

T-minus 1 Day until the Asheboro ZooKeepers’ home opener at McCrary Park ⚾️

We can’t wait to be there in partnership with the North Carolina Zoo to also host tourism night and a special fireworks show ✨✨

See Ya’ll at the Ball Field 🧡

🎆OPENING DAY FIREWORKS KICKOFF🎆

Kickoff the season with a BANG!! Don’t miss 1 of our 3 Fireworks shows this summer!

Friday, May 29th - 6:30pm

-Gates open at 4:30pm
-Fireworks after the game
-$5 Friday - Meal Deal
-Mini Games and much, much MORE!

Head to our ticketing website to snag your seats TODAY! (Link in bio)

05/25/2026

We pause on this Memorial Day to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

This Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day Weekend, join us in Downtown Asheboro for an inspiring evening honoring courage, leadership, and service 🇺🇸

The Friends of the Randolph Public Library Sunset Signature Series welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient, Walter Joseph “Joe” Marm, Jr., for a powerful conversation on duty, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of America. 🇺🇸

📍 Sunset Theatre, Asheboro
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE

Come be part of this unforgettable evening as we reflect on the stories that have shaped our nation.

Sunset Theatre | Asheboro, NC Friends of the Randolph Public Library Randolph County, NC Veterans Services Office City of Asheboro