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06/02/2026

More incredible live music at AmeriFest 250! 🇺🇸🎶

If you haven’t heard yet, AmeriFest 250: An Original Birthday Celebration for America is coming to Dan Nicholas Park on June 13 featuring live music, family activities, food trucks, and a spectacular drone show to close out the night. It’s a full day of fun, music, and community you won’t want to miss!

Taking the stage at 5:45 PM, we’re excited to welcome The Local Boys! Based in Charlotte, this Bluegrass and Americana band has spent more than 20 years honoring the roots of traditional music while putting their own spin on a timeless sound. From old-time and bluegrass to country and rock ’n’ roll influences, their performances bring energy, authenticity, and a deep appreciation for the music’s history.

Having played across the country at festivals like MerleFest and other well-known events, The Local Boys know how to connect with a crowd, and their passion for storytelling and musicianship shines in every performance.

Come early, stay late, and experience it all - from great music and free activities to delicious food and an unforgettable finale. Find the full schedule and event details at www.rowancountync.gov/AmeriFest250.





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06/01/2026

☀️ June is heating up in 📍 Rowan County, N.C. - and the calendar is packed with can’t-miss summer moments!

From 🎶 Pops at the Post and free outdoor concerts in Kannapolis, to 🧑‍🌾 farm festivals in Historic Gold Hill, North Carolina, 🐂 rodeo action in Town of Cleveland, North Carolina, and 🦅 patriotic celebrations like AmeriFest 250 and Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops, June brings something happening nearly every weekend. Add in 🚂 Summer Fun Days at the N.C. Transportation Museum, live music across the county, and community traditions you won’t find anywhere else, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a meaningful summer getaway.

Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend stay, this is your invitation to explore, experience, and enjoy Rowan County at its original summer best. 🎶🎆🚂

Start planning your June adventure:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/june-in-rowan-county/

🛏️ Make it a full stay and turn your visit into rewards with our 🌞 Summer Fun in Rowan County Stay & Play Package - book your hotel stay on our site and receive 50% back as a VISA e-Gift Card to spend while you’re here on dining, shopping, attractions, and more. 💳
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

05/30/2026

Summer original starts here. ✨🦅

AmeriFest 250 is bringing live music, family fun, food vendors, free attractions and a patriotic drone show to 📍 Dan Nicholas Park on June 13 - and this is one summer celebration you don’t want to miss. 🎆

🦅 AmeriFest 250
📍 Dan Nicholas Park, Salisbury, N.C.
📅 June 13 | 2:30 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.

From bluegrass and Americana performances to paddle boats, mini golf and drone show moments with family and friends, this is summer, the way it’s meant to be. ☀️

Read our official AmeriFest 250 guide and start planning your summer in Rowan County NC today:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/guide-amerifest-250/

Planning to stay awhile? 🛏️ Turn your AmeriFest adventure into a full summer getaway with our Summer Fun Stay & Play Package and earn back 50% of your hotel stay as a VISA e-Gift Card. 🏨
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

05/29/2026

🚒🔥 Big trucks, train rides, live demos & family fun - Fire Truck Festival at the 📍 N.C. Transportation Museum returns June 13! From antique fire engines and firefighter meet-and-greets to kid-friendly activities and the exciting Fire Truck Parade, this is summer, the way it's meant to be.

🚒 Fire Truck Festival
📍 N.C. Transportation Museum
📅 June 13, 2026 | 9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Read the guide & start planning your original summer adventure:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/guide-fire-truck-festival-at-the-nc-transportation-museum/

Turn your festival day into a full summer getaway! 🛏️ After exploring the museum, discover local restaurants, breweries, shopping, and attractions across Rowan County - then stay overnight and earn back 50% of your hotel stay as a VISA e-Gift Card with our 💳 Summer Fun in Rowan County Stay & Play Package. ☀️🚂
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

Plan your visit to the Fire Truck Festival at the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. Explore fire trucks, train rides, family activities, live demos, and more.

05/27/2026

Summer starts here 🎶☀️

Mark your calendars for 🎻 Pops at the Post on June 6 at 📍 Bell Tower Green in Downtown Salisbury, NC! This free community tradition brings live music, summer vibes, and unforgettable moments together for one incredible evening with the 🎼 Salisbury Symphony.

🎶 Pops at the Post
📅 June 6, 2026 | 5 P.M.
📍 Bell Tower Green, Salisbury, N.C.

🌳 Pack your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a night that feels like the soundtrack to summer in Rowan County. ☀️ From the music to the atmosphere, this is the kind of experience that turns a simple evening into a lasting memory:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/event/pops-at-the-post-2026/11718/

Planning a summer getaway? 🛏️ Make Pops at the Post part of your adventure with our Summer Fun in Rowan County Stay & Play Package and earn 50% back in VISA e-Gift Card Rewards - the perfect way to turn one fun evening into a full weekend of local dining, shopping, attractions, and summer experiences across Rowan County. 💳
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

05/26/2026

As a part of American's 250th anniversary celebration, Rowan County NC is hosting a dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom at the Rowan Community Center in Salisbury on Wednesday, May 27.

This special event will celebrate the installation of full-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Civil Rights Amendments. The event is free and open to the public!

Learn more on our website!
>> https://www.visitrowancountync.com/event/charters-of-freedom-dedication-ceremony/11717/

Charters of Freedom Dedication Ceremony - Open to the Public - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 4PM Rowan Community Center 1965 Jake Alexander Blvd. W Salisbury, NC 28147 Photos & description by Rowan County, NC. As part of America's 250th birthday celebration, The Declaration of Independence, United S...

05/25/2026

✨It's Cannon Ballers GIVEAWAY time!✨ - Take the family out to the ballgame this June with 4 FREE tickets to see the ⚾ Kannapolis Cannon Ballers right behind home plate!

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow Visit Rowan County, NC on Facebook
2. Like this post
3. Tag who you’re taking to the game!

***IMPORTANT: Rowan County Tourism will NEVER ask for any personal financial information from or provide any links in our comments to giveaway winners. We advise that if any comment looks suspicious, to contact us directly via instant message.

🏅 Winners for all June home games will be selected on June 1st at 10 A.M.

Learn more on our website!
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/kannapolis-cannon-ballers-ticket-giveaway/

📸 Photo by Greg Morris on Facebook

Baseball season is here, and Rowan County Tourism is ready to get you and your family out to the

05/24/2026

🚂 Make your Day Out With Thomas™ adventure even more memorable with an overnight getaway in Rowan County! 💙💚

Book a 🛏️ Day Out With Thomas™ Stay & Play Package and enjoy family fun both on and off the rails during September 25-27 & October 2-4, 2026 at the 📍 N.C. Transportation Museum.

When you stay overnight at a participating Rowan County lodging property, you can receive:

🎟️ 1-night stay = 2 FREE Day Out With Thomas™ & Percy combo tickets OR a $45 VISA gift card
🎟️🎟️ 2-night stay = 4 FREE Day Out With Thomas™ & Percy combo tickets OR a $90 VISA gift card

Packages are now open and selling quickly - book yours today! 🚉
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/day-out-with-thomas-stay-play-package/

All aboard for a train ride with Thomas, meet Percy, and so much more! Our Day out with Thomas Stay and play packages are a great deal and a ton of family fun!

05/23/2026

Start planning your summer escape with a wild adventure at Lazy 5 Ranch! 🦒☀️

Just outside Salisbury, this one-of-a-kind safari experience lets you drive through rolling pasturelands filled with giraffes, zebras, camels, kangaroos, and hundreds of other animals from around the world. 🐪🚗 Feed animals right from your vehicle, hop aboard a wagon ride, and create unforgettable family memories along the way. 🦓

Whether you’re planning a weekend road trip or looking for your kind of summer, 📍 Lazy 5 Ranch is the perfect place to slow down, stay a while, and turn a simple day into something unforgettable. 🐾

Read our full guide to Lazy 5 Ranch and start your summer story in Rowan County:
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/blog/post/guide-lazy-5-ranch/

☀️ Plus, make it a full summer getaway with our 🛏️ Summer Fun in Rowan County Stay & Play Package! 💳 Stay overnight at a participating hotel and earn back 50% of your stay as a VISA e-Gift Card while exploring even more family fun, restaurants, shopping, and attractions nearby.
>>https://www.visitrowancountync.com/plan-your-visit/special-offers/summer-fun-in-rowan-county-stay-play-package/

Plan your visit to Lazy 5 Ranch near Rowan County, NC. Discover safari animals, wagon rides, drive-thru experiences, pricing, seasonal events, family tips and more.