Visit Sanford

10/22/2026

Then & Now: A Sanford Treasure Reimagined ⏳✨

Built in the 1920s as the neoclassical Dr. A.D. Barber House (crafted by master builder Link Boykin) and later remembered fondly by locals as the home of Helen’s Florist, this iconic landmark has been a piece of Sanford’s architectural heartbeat for a century. 🏛️🌿

Fast-forward to today: thoughtfully restored from floor to ceiling, the property has stepped into a gorgeous new chapter as The Manor Events Center! Modern elegance meets timeless historic charm—making it the dream backdrop for weddings, garden receptions, and unforgettable community gatherings. 💍🥂💐

📍 Address: 112 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330

📞 Contact: (336) 317-2456 | [email protected]

Stop by Hawkins Avenue to see this slice of local history shining brighter than ever! 📸✨

10/22/2026

Zoinks Sanford, looks like we've got another mystery on our hands! 🕵️‍♀️🔎 Something spooky is lurking around Downtown Sanford, and we need your help cracking the case!

Grab your crew, hop in the Mystery Machine, and hit the streets for this year’s Boo & Brew Ghost Tour! Follow the clues, uncover the ghosts haunting downtown, decode mysterious messages, and enjoy some spooktacular cocktails along the way. Jinkies! You never know what you might discover around the next corner!

🚨Mystery-solving tip: Ticket sales close at 8 AM on the morning of each tour date, so don’t wait until the last minute to join the investigation!

Scooby-Dooby-DON’T miss out! 🐾
Come📍Connect & You’ll See a hauntingly good time in downtown!
🔗https://bit.ly/4y80KGz

10/21/2026

Spirits in your glass, spirits in the streets. 👻🥃

Ready for spine-tingling tales and local brews? Join us for the downtown Sanford Boo & Brew Ghost Tour! Grab your crew, sip on craft favorites, and uncover the spooky history lurking around every corner.

🎟️ Spots fill up fast—tap the link in bio to order your tickets now!

10/21/2026

Serving Sanford Business Spotlight: "What makes us special is that we offer more than drinks—we offer connection. Our alcohol-free bar provides a comfortable and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can unwind, socialize, and feel like they belong. Everything we serve is centered around community, quality, and creating a genuinely welcoming experience." - Wana Navu Kava Bar

Find them at 200 South Horner Blvd in Sanford, NC.

10/21/2026

A welcoming, alcohol-free social space right here in Sanford! ☕🌿 Veteran-owned Wana Navu Kava Bar, established in 2024, serves up an eclectic lineup of fresh kava, botanical elixirs, mocktails, and locally sourced kombucha, coffee, and tea. Whether you're dropping in for daily drink specials or hanging out for an evening event, it’s a wonderful local hub to relax and connect in both of its locations in Sanford and Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Check them out THIS Halloween for a costume contest 8PM - 1AM, winners take cash prizes!

You can find Wana Navu Kava Bar at 200 South Horner Blvd in Sanford, NC.

10/20/2026

Tasty Tuesday

🥐☕If you’re looking to brighten up your Tuesday routine with authentic flavor, grab your bakery tray and head over to Merlina’s Bakery & Coffee. Tucked along North Horner Boulevard in the plaza near Dancer’s Workshop, this family-owned Mexican panadería is one of Sanford’s sweetest neighborhood spots.

Step through the doors and the aroma of freshly baked bread greets you immediately. The cases are packed daily with a massive variety of traditional pan dulce, golden pastries, and savory bites:Classic Conchas & Mini Conchitas: Soft, pillowy brioche-style rolls topped with signature sugar crusts—perfect for dipping straight into a fresh cup of coffee or a cold frappe.Warm Volovanes & Bolillos: Flaky puff-pastry volovanes stuffed with savory fillings like jalapeño con queso, chicken, and ham, alongside crusty, fresh-baked bolillos ready to take home.Fluffy Doughnuts & Pastries: From light-as-air glazed donuts and churros to crisp orejas (palmiers) and fruit-filled empanadas.Decadent Desserts: Rich slices of traditional flan, moist tres leches cakes, and custom celebration treats.Hearty Tortas CDMX: Craving something substantial? They fire up authentic Mexico City-style tortas in the afternoon (available 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM) for a serious lunch or early dinner.Everything is crafted fresh with welcoming service and prices that make it easy to fill a whole box for coworkers or the family.

Plan Your Visit
Location: 1221 N Horner Blvd, Suite B, Sanford, NC 27330
Hours: Open daily until 8:00 PM
Phone: (919) 292-2292
Order Online: Find them locally on DoorDash or follow their latest fresh-baked batches on Facebook.

The tray looks innocent until one North Carolina bakery turns it into a pastry draft and suddenly every co**ha feels like a first-round pick.

10/20/2026

Susan Gomez leads trivia tonight - I'm a longtime (unofficial) advocate for our small businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce & Susan is a big reason for that. She has to work with businesses at every stage in their development & from an outsider perspective she seems to be doing a great job. There are so many new Chamber members since we first joined in 2018, it's really remarkable. Our Chamber is likely one of the best in the state. Come find out why starting at 7pm - and get here a little early to get dinner from new-to-us food truck TisdalesSouthernbbq Tisdale starting at 4pm.
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10/20/2026

Due to past rainy Saturdays, we are extending our last two weekends to include Friday nights as well. The Buchanan Farm Halloween Festival dates now are as follows: Friday October 23rd, Saturday October 24th, Friday October 30th and Saturday October 31st. All dates will run 6 pm - 10 pm. FREE PARKING! Come out and join us for the last two weekends! Food truck on site and store is open as well.

10/19/2026

Brews & News ☕📰 10.19.26
📍Gross Farms

Looking for your next fall adventure? Head out to Gross Farms, explore the maze, enjoy the seasonal fun, and celebrate this special milestone in true farm-style fashion! 🍂🇺🇸

🎤Next Stop Comedy
October 23rd @ 8 PM
📍Wild Dogs Brewing
🔗https://www.nextstopcomedy.com/events/wild-dogs-brewing-2026-10-23-8pm

🎨Chalk Walk & Artisan Fair
October 24th @ 10 AM - 2 PM
📍Depot Park

👻Boo & Brew
Multiple Dates in October
🕸️ Something spooky this way comes…get your tickets now!
🔗https://bit.ly/4y80KGz

Come📍Connect & You’ll See!
Find more events:
🔗visitsanfordnc.com and
🔗downtownsanford.com

10/18/2026

☕ Sunday sit-down read 👻

Pour another cup of coffee and settle in — we've got your October plans right here.

This month, Downtown Sanford transforms into a paranormal playground with the **2026 Boo & Brew Tour** — a self-guided night of ghost hunting, local history, and seriously good food and drink.

Here's the deal: you and a partner grab a **Paranormal Field Kit** ($25, built for two) and spend the evening as official paranormal investigators. Your kit comes with a UV blacklight flashlight for hunting glowing ciphers in historic storefronts, a Paranormal Communication Spinner, an Investigator's Logbook packed with progressive dinner stops, two complimentary beverage tickets, and QR codes that unlock ghost stories right where they happened.

Your haunt roster for the night: Hugger Mugger Brewing (try the Wicked Pitch of the Yeast 🍺), The Liberation (Vampire Kiss 🍸), Smoke & Barrel (The Haunted Barrel🧊), La Dolce Vita (Black Fang Mead🍷), Local Joe's (Ghost Pepper Margarita 🌶️), and Wana Navu Kava Bar (Boooola Pumpkin Kava 🎃).

📅 **Six nights only: Oct 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31**, kicking off at 5 PM each evening. Pick up your kit at the Sanford Welcome Center or have it mailed to you. Space is strictly limited each night — these kits are disappearing fast.

Tag your bravest friend and start planning. 👇

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Email from Visit Sanford Gather Your Bravest Friends for a Paranormal Evening - Book Now!   Purchase Tickets Uncover the Spirits of Downtown Sanford: The 2026 Boo & Brew Tour Is Calling! Are you ready