Visit Rowan County, NC

08/30/2026

🍂 Fall is calling - and OctoberTour is the perfect excuse to spend a weekend exploring 📍 Salisbury N.C.’s history, architecture and charm. 🏡✨

For its 51st year, the Historic Salisbury Foundation’s annual OctoberTour returns October 10 & 11, inviting visitors to step inside historic homes and experience the stories, craftsmanship and character that make Salisbury such an original place to visit.

And there’s even more to experience throughout the weekend:

🎶 OctoberTour Festival - Enjoy live music, local artisans, food trucks and preservation partners at the Hall House Museum.
🥂 Patrons’ Party - Kick off the weekend Friday night with food, drinks, dancing and more.
🛍️ OctoberTour Store - Shop custom merchandise and vintage antiques.
🏡 Historic Home Tours - Explore a special lineup of historic properties throughout Salisbury.

📅 October 10 | 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
📅 October 11 | 12 - 5 P.M.

Make a weekend of it with our OctoberTour Stay & Play Package! 🛏️🍁 Book an overnight stay in Rowan County between October 9-11 and receive:

🎟️ 1-night stay: 2 FREE OctoberTour tickets
🎟️ 2-night stay: 4 FREE OctoberTour tickets

Package bookings are available through October 6 at 4 p.m. - free tickets cannot be booked after this deadline.

Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or simply looking for a memorable fall weekend, 🏘️ OctoberTour is a chance to slow down, step inside the past and experience Salisbury in a whole new way.

🛏️ Book your package today:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/octobertour-stay-play-package/

Earn complementary tickets to Historic Salisbury Foundation's annual OctoberTour by booking your overnight stay in Rowan County. Overnight stay & play packages will be offered until October 6, 2026 at 4 p.m.

08/28/2026

💍 Coming to Rowan County for a wedding? Don’t let the wedding be the only thing on your itinerary. ✨

Whether you have a few hours before the rehearsal dinner, a free morning before the ceremony, or an extra day to explore, turn your wedding weekend into a little getaway of its own. ☀️

From strolling through historic 📍 Downtown Salisbury, NC and exploring the 🚂 N.C. Transportation Museum to getting up close with animals, enjoying the outdoors, discovering local farms and markets, or finding a great local restaurant, there are plenty of original ways to make the most of your time between wedding festivities. 🥂🍽️🌳

📖 Our Rowan County Wedding Guests: Where to Stay, Eat & Things to Do guide has everything you need to start planning your wedding weekend beyond the venue.
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/rowan-county-wedding-guests-guide/

🛏️ Making a trip out of it? Consider staying an extra night and exploring a little more of Rowan County. With our Overnight Stay & Play Package, hotel stays booked on our website come with 50% back as a VISA e-Gift Card - giving you even more reason to turn a wedding weekend into a memorable mini-vacation. 💳
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/general-overnight-stay-package/

Planning a wedding trip to Rowan County, NC? Discover where to stay, eat and explore, plus things to do between wedding events and tips for planning your weekend getaway.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

☀️ Before summer slips away and fall routines take over, there’s still time for one more farm adventure! 🌻🐐

Make the most of these final weeks of summer at 👩‍🌾 Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc.’s Summer Fun on the Farm in 📍 Mount Ulla, N.C. Let the kids run, climb and explore Pawpaw Carl’s Playground, visit barnyard animals, enjoy hands-on farm fun, and soak up a little more of that carefree summer feeling before the season changes. 🐄🍦🌾

👩‍🌾 Summer Fun on the Farm | Through September 12
🗓️ Wednesday - Saturday | 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.

🌞 Whether you’re looking for one last summer outing before school schedules get busier or simply want to savor a little more time outdoors together, Patterson Farm is a great way to make these final days of summer count!
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/summer-fun-on-the-farm-at-patterson-farm/

🛏️ And why not turn your day on the farm into a getaway? ✨ Book a qualifying overnight stay through our VISA Overnight Stay & Play Package on our site and receive 50% back on your hotel stay as a VISA e-Gift Card! 💳 Perfect for spending on Patterson's home made ice cream and market finds!
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/general-overnight-stay-package/

Looking for a summer adventure the whole family will love? Head to Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. in Mount Ulla, N.C., where Summer Fun on the Farm is back for another season of hands-on learning, outdoor play, berry picking, and unforgettable family memories.

08/25/2026

🎄 August may still feel like summer, but we’re already dreaming about the most magical time of year… and now is the perfect time to start planning your family’s Christmas getaway. ✨

This holiday season, trade the summer heat for cozy pajamas, warm cups of hot chocolate, and the unforgettable moment your child hears “All Aboard!” as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride departs from the 📍 N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, N.C. for the North Pole. 🚂🎅

📅 2026 Ride Dates:
November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 & 27-29
December 4-6 & 10-23

Make the magic last a little longer with our THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Stay & Play Package - because this isn’t just a train ride, it’s a holiday getaway the whole family can enjoy.

🎟️ Package Perks:
🛏️ 1-night stay = 2 FREE standard tickets (1 adult + 1 child) OR $50 VISA e-Gift Card
🛏️🛏️ 2-night stay = 4 FREE standard tickets (2 adults + 2 children) OR $125 VISA e-Gift Card

✨ Whether it becomes your family’s newest Christmas tradition or a holiday adventure they’ll remember for years, now’s the time to get it on the calendar.

🎁 Start planning your 2026 Christmas getaway and explore THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Stay & Play Package:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/polar-express/

Relive Polar Express wonder in Rowan County! Explore festive train joy, savor seasonal moments, and find tickets for your holiday ride.

08/24/2026

Stay, play AND see trains in Rowan County. N⭐C🚆

Book a participating Visit Rowan County, NC stay and receive complimentary daytime passes to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration at the N.C. Transportation Museum Aug. 28-30



Package Info 🚂 https://bit.ly/45VCBHi

08/23/2026

📅 Labor Day Weekend is your chance to summer in 📍 Rowan County, N.C. one last time - and we have plenty of ways to fill the extra day. From family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to local markets, live music, great food and the final fireworks night of the season at the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, start planning your long weekend now! 🎆

🎟️ PLUS - WE’RE GIVING AWAY 6 UPPER CLUB TICKETS!
Join us for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game on September 5, followed by the last fireworks show of the season! 🎆

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow Visit Rowan County, NC on Facebook
2️⃣ Subscribe to our eNewsletter:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/e-newsletter/
3️⃣ Comment below and tell us who you’d take to the game!

Then head to our Labor Day Weekend in Rowan County guide for even more ways to plan your getaway. 👇
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/labor-day-weekend-in-rowan-county-nc/

✨ Winners for our Cannon Ballers' Labor Day Weekend Ticket Giveaway will be announced Monday, August 31st at 10AM.

And if you’re looking for an excuse to stay a little longer… we’ve got one. 👀

🏨 Book an overnight stay through our VISA Overnight Stay & Play Package on our website and get 50% back on your hotel stay as a VISA e-Gift Card. 💳 That means more time to explore, play, eat and enjoy Rowan County before heading home.
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/general-overnight-stay-package/

Come for the weekend. Stay for the adventure. ❤️

Plan your Labor Day Weekend in Rowan County, NC! Discover 2026 events, family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures, local dining and places to stay.

08/21/2026

🍷 There’s a lot happening at Morgan Ridge Vineyards!

This original gem in 📍 Gold Hill, N.C. offers more than just wine. Sip estate-grown wines or craft beer, enjoy a meal at Bubello’s, play lawn games, relax with newly added spa services, explore the wedding and event spaces, or let the kids fish in the catch-and-release pond.

And there’s more on the way! 🏡 An upcoming Tuscan-style Airbnb is on the books to open this fall, offering a unique overnight experience surrounded by vineyard views and a peaceful countryside. 🌳

Looking for a reason to visit? 📅 RidgeFest is coming September 27, 12-7 PM! 🎶 Enjoy live music, wine, craft beer, cider, food, a cruise-in, and co****le tournament.

🔗 Learn more about Morgan Ridge Vineyard and their upcoming events on our website:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/listing/morgan-ridge-vineyard/187/

🛏️ Make a weekend of it! When you book an overnight stay through our VISA Overnight Stay & Play Package on our site, you can get 50% back on your hotel stay as a VISA e-Gift Card. 💳 Plan your Rowan County getaway and make your visit to Morgan Ridge part of the adventure.
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/general-overnight-stay-package/

08/20/2026

☀️ There’s no shortage of ways to spend your weekend in 📍 Rowan County, N.C.! 📅 From Salisbury to Cleveland and everywhere in between, check out what’s happening around the county before you make your plans.

Here are just a few things happening this weekend:

🪩 Friday: Silent Disco at The Swanee Theatre
🚂 Friday & Saturday: Survivor Tours at the N.C. Transportation Museum
🐉 Saturday: Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Festival
🎶 Saturday: Dancing on Depot Street in the Town of Cleveland, North Carolina
🎭 All Weekend: Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill The Musical at Lee Street theatre
👩‍🌾 All Weekend: Summer Fun on the Farm at Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc.

And that’s just the beginning! ✨ Our Events This Weekend page features a calendar packed with even more festivals, special events, live music, markets and activities happening across Rowan County.

👉 Check the calendar, find something that fits your weekend plans and start exploring!
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/events/events-this-weekend/

🛏️ Make a weekend of it with our 🌞 Summer Fun in Rowan County Stay & Play Package! Book an overnight stay at a participating Rowan County hotel and receive 50% back on your stay as a VISA e-Gift Card. 💳 It’s the perfect excuse to turn your weekend plans into a Rowan County getaway. Learn more and book by August 25 at 4PM!
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

Looking for events in Salisbury this weekend? Search our listings to find fun events, live music, and other festivities to enjoy while you're in Rowan County.