Nash County Travel and Tourism

🎉 Top 5 Things To Do in Nash County & Rocky Mount This Weekend! 🎉 1️⃣ NC Sweet Potato Festival – Bailey, NC 🍠 📍 Downtown Bailey, NC Friday & Saturday (5/15 & 5/16) Enjoy live music, food cook-offs, food trucks, a car & bike show, and family fun all weekend long! 2️⃣ Karaoke Night at Four Boars Brew Pub 🎤 📍 Four Boars Brew Pub — 328 E. Main St., Spring Hope, NC Friday from 6 PM – 10 PM Grab your friends and show off your singing skills at this weekly favorite! 3️⃣ Glover Park Ribbon Cutting ✂️ 📍 174 J.W. Glover Memorial Park Drive, Nashville, NC Saturday at 10 AM Celebrate the new splash pad, pickleball courts, and shelter addition! Free hotdogs while they last. 🌭 4️⃣ Tackle the Tar 2026 Mud Run 💪 📍 Rocky Mount Sports Complex — 600 Independence Dr., Rocky Mount, NC Saturday from 8 AM – 12 PM Come cheer on participants as they tackle obstacles and get completely muddy! Open for the public to watch and show your support. 5️⃣ Full Day of Fun at Rocky Mount Mills 🍻🚗🎶 📍 Rocky Mount Mills — 1151 Falls Rd., Rocky Mount, NC Saturday events include: ☕ Cars & Coffee | 8 AM – 12 PM 🎉 Block Party | 2 PM – 10 PM 🎸 Live Music in the Beer Garden featuring Killing the Void | 7 PM What are you checking out this weekend? 👀

🎵 Hey music fans—ready for a weekend at the Mills? We’re excited to welcome @parker.lanier.music for his debut at Rocky Mount Mills, with not one, but two incredible free shows. As a North Carolina native, Parker is a phenomenal guitarist known for their impressive versatility and massive library of songs—if it can be played on a guitar, chances are Parker can play it! Curious about what you’ll hear? Expect everything from: ⛅️ James Taylor 🔥 Neil Young 🏔️ John Denver 🪕 Billy Strings 🎸 Led Zeppelin 🪐 Pink Floyd 🤠 Sturgill Simpson Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Parker’s talent, you won’t want to miss these performances. The shows will go on rain or shine, so mark your calendars and bring your friends! Showtimes: 🗓️ Friday, May 1 | 6–9 PM | Beer Garden 🗓️ Saturday, May 2 | 2–5 PM | Beer Garden or Lobby 2 Be sure to support our local businesses while you are here. We can’t wait to see you at Rocky Mount Mills for another weekend filled with live music and great energy. 🎶 #rockymountmills #localmusic #supportlocal #ncbeer

🌟 Top 5 Things to Do in Nash County This Weekend 🏀 1. The Opener VIII Basketball Tournament 📍 Rocky Mount Event Center | 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount 📅 April 11–12 | Starting at 9 AM High-energy games all weekend—perfect if you’re looking for something exciting and fast-paced. 🛍️ 2. Indoor Yard Sale Treasure Hunt 📍 417 Nash St, Rocky Mount 🕖 Starts at 7 AM Looking for hidden gems? Stop by early and browse everything from household items to unique finds—you never know what you’ll score. 🌿 3. Nash County Farmers Market 📍 1006 Peachtree St, Rocky Mount 📅 Saturday | 8 AM – 1 PM Fresh produce, baked goods, and local vendors—an easy, feel-good way to start your Saturday. 🎶 4. Long Shot Live Music @ Leaning Tree 📍 6168 Deans St, Bailey, NC 27807 📅 Today | 6 PM – 10 PM Enjoy live music, great pizza, and a laid-back atmosphere—perfect for a Friday night out. 🎱 5. JB’s Billiards 📍 117 W. Church St, Nashville, NC Rack ‘em up and enjoy a relaxed night out with friends—great for a casual, social vibe to end your day. #RockyMountNC #NashCountyNC

✨ Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Nash County & Rocky Mount! ✨ Looking for plans? We’ve got you covered with shopping, live music, family fun & more👇 1️⃣ Shop Local in Downtown Nashville 🛍️ Spend the day exploring local favorites like Jody’s of Nashville (124 W Washington St @jodysofnashville ), Southern Fireflies & Co. (120 W Washington St @@southern_fireflies ), and The Painted Teacher (108 W Washington St @thepaintedteacher ) — then grab lunch at Nashville Exchange (229 W Washington St) , Nashville, NC. 2️⃣ Nash Co. Farmers Market Opening Day 🌽 Kick off the season at the Nash Co. Farmers Market (1006 Peachtree St, Rocky Mount) on Saturday 4/4 at 8 AM. Shop fresh local goods, meet vendors, and enjoy live music from Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon starting at 10 AM. 3️⃣ Hoppy Spring Party 🍻🎶 Head to Bright Penny Brewing, Hopfly Brewing & Goad Island Bottle Shop (1151 Falls Rd, Rocky Mount, NC) on Saturday 4/4 from 2 PM – 10 PM for a spring celebration with live music, food vendors, and great brews. 4️⃣ Grill & Chill 🍔🔥 Join the fun at Flying Iron Harley-Davidson (1241 S Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC) on Saturday 4/4 from 11 AM – 3 PM. Enjoy live music, burgers, hot dogs, and cold beer. 5️⃣ Nash Sensory Saturday 🌷🎨 Bring the family out to Ennis Park (4605 Old Carriage Rd, Red Oak) on Saturday 4/4 from 2 PM – 4 PM for a sensory-friendly event featuring a fun tulip craft activity.

✨ Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Nash County & Rocky Mount! ✨ 🎶 Live Music Tonight Bryan Mayer at Shucking Shack Oyster Bar at 7PM—great food, great vibes! 🛍️ Treasure Chest Sale Now–Sunday at 521 Country Club Rd—shop unique finds! 🐣 Easter Fun Around Nash County • Eggstravaganza at MLK Park – 1PM • Egg Hunts at Stoney Creek Environmental Park – 10AM • Easter Bunny Photos – 10:30–11:30AM at 200 W. Boddie St. • Sensory-Friendly Hunt – Nashville Council Chambers 👑 Princess Tea Party (Sunday) 3–4PM at Party & Events Creations LLC/Crowns 🧀 Wallace & Gromit Exhibit At the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences—fun for all ages! ✨ Make plans & enjoy your weekend in Nash County!

✨ Weekend Plans = DONE ✨ Looking for something fun to do in Nash County & Rocky Mount this weekend? We’ve got you covered 👇 🎭 **1. Macbeth at the Imperial Centre** Experience Shakespeare’s classic *Macbeth* live on stage at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences (270 Gay St., Rocky Mount). 🗓 Shows: March 20 & 21 at 7PM | March 22 at 2PM 🎤 **2. Friday Night Karaoke at Four Boars Brewpub** Warm up those vocals and kick off your weekend at Four Boars Brewpub (803 E. Nash St., Spring Hope). 🕕 6–10PM 🚗 **3. Cars & Coffee at Rocky Mount Mills** Start your Saturday morning with cool cars, coffee, and great vibes at Rocky Mount Mills (1151 Falls Rd.). 🕗 8AM–12PM 🥶 **4. Polar Plunge for Special Olympics** Take the plunge with the Nashville Police Department at Nashville Junction! Support a great cause and make a splash. 💙 Raise $75 to participate or come out and cheer them on! 🕚 Registration: 11AM | Plunge: 12PM 🎶 **5. Live Music with William Seymour** Wrap up your weekend with live music at Bright Penny & Hopfly Brewing at Rocky Mount Mills. 🕒 Starts at 3PM Tag your weekend crew and make some plans! 🙌 #NashCountyNC #RockyMountNC #WeekendVibes #ExploreNC

Top 5 Things to Do in Nash County & Rocky Mount This Weekend Looking for weekend plans? Here are 5 great things happening around Nash County & Rocky Mount you won’t want to miss! 1️⃣ Live Music at Rocky Mount Mills – Tonight at 6 PM Catch Tony Jonez and Craig Saxy live at Bright Penny & Hopfly and enjoy great music, craft beer, and a fun atmosphere. 📍1151 Falls Rd., Suite 2033, Rocky Mount 2️⃣ Pet Fest – Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM Head to Nash Community College for a fun-filled day featuring animals, food, crafts, music, local vendors, and more. You can even adopt a pet, make crafts, enjoy live entertainment, and support local businesses. 📍522 N. Old Carriage Rd. 3️⃣ Art-venturous Arts & Crafts Vendor Event – Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM Shop handmade goods, artwork, and crafts from local vendors at the Nash County Arts Council. 📍100 E Washington St., Nashville 4️⃣ Weekend at the Bakery at The Dessert Cake Company of Bailey– Saturday | 12–8 PM Treat yourself to a wide variety of delicious desserts and sweet treats at Weekend at the Bakery. 📍6228 Main St., Bailey 5️⃣ Tour the Buck Leonard Home – Thurs–Sat | 1–5 PM Step inside the story of Rocky Mount baseball legend Buck Leonard, who played 15 seasons in the Negro Leagues with the Homestead Grays and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Tours run through April 4, 2026. 🎟️ Get tickets: /.../buck-Leonard-home-museum ... Get out, explore, and support local this weekend! #RockyMountNC #NashCountyNC

🌸🦋 Spring is in the air — and on the wing — at the Nash County Arboretum! Our Arboretum is celebrating 25 years of being Nash County's "living classroom." It's the perfect place to see everything from local swallowtail butterflies to unique, curated plant life. Want to know what's in bloom and catch hidden gems around Rocky Mount & Nash County? Don't miss a single story of "the best of #RMNC" this Spring. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter and let the adventures come straight to your inbox! ⬇️ SIGN UP HERE ⬇️

Here’s your Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Rocky Mount & Nash County — and honestly, it’s a good mix of music, community, and a little creative fun. If you’ve been waiting for something to get you out of the house… this is it. 👇 🎨 Friday at 5:30PM – Sip & Paint at The Artist Art Center (116 Pine Street). Grab a friend and get creative! 🎶 Friday at 6PM – Live music at Rocky Mount Mills with The Raleigh Assassins at Bright Penny Brewing Company & HopFly Brewing Co. 🎭 Friday at 7:30PM – Nashville Legacy at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. 🛍️ Saturday 9AM–4PM – Winter Vendor Event at the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. Shop local and support animals in need. 🏍️ Saturday 11AM–3PM – Kickstart the Season at Flying Iron Harley-Davidson with food, drinks, and demo rides. Plenty happening this weekend — music, art, shopping, and community fun. What’s making your weekend list?

Top 5 Things to Do in Nash County & Rocky Mount This Weekend ⭐ 🎭 Origin of the Dream ⏰Saturday, January 17th at 6:00 PM Experience a powerful and inspiring performance at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences celebrating art, culture, and community. 🎤 Sparks the Stage: Talent Takeover Finals 🎶 Tonight, January 16th at 7:00 PM Cheer on incredible local talent at the Nash Arts Council. 🎟️ Tickets: /nash-county-arts-council/spark-the-stage-talent-takeover-finals 🍽️ Sunday Brunch at Prime Smokehouse 🕚 Sundays only | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Enjoy Southern favorites and smoked perfection at Prime Smokehouse. 🖼️ The Life & Art of Charles Schulz 📍 NCWU Mims & Gravely Gallery ⏰ Exhibit ends January 29! Don’t miss this special exhibit celebrating the creator of Peanuts — perfect for art lovers, families, and nostalgia fans alike. 🎟️ Buy tickets: /ticket/e/1053186/the-life-art-of-charles-mschulz-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center ⛳ Mini Putt Family Entertainment 📍900 Benvenue Rd #912, Rocky Mount Family-friendly fun for all ages at Mini Putt Family Entertainment.

🎄 Top 5 Things to Do in Nash County & Rocky Mount This Weekend! 🎄 Get ready for a festive weekend packed with holiday cheer, live music, markets, parades and more! 1. 🎁 Merry Market – Friday, Dec 12 | 3–6 PM Nashville Farmers Market • 725 S. Barnes St., Nashville Shop fresh produce, baked goods, crafts & gifts! Plus—Santa arrives on a tractor, and enjoy The Grinch movie. 2. 🎶 Live Music at the Mills – Friday, Dec 12 | 6–8 Rocky Mount Mills • 1151 Falls Rd., Rocky Mount Catch the Will West Trio with Stuart Stroud & Craig Saxy live in the Beer Garden. Perfect way to kick off the weekend! 3. 🎅 Christmas in Spring Hope – Saturday, Dec 13 | 12–5 PM 🎁 Four Boars Beer Co. (803 E Nash St.) Kick off the day at the Christmas Market from 12-5pm! Shop, enjoy specialty drinks, & soak in the holiday spirit! 🎄 Town Christmas Tree Lighting-The tree lighting will be at 5pm, watch the town tree light up, one of the most magical moments of the night! 🎨 Tolleson Family Parking Lot (115 E Bunn Ln.)- From 1-4pm, enjoy a Bounce House, Face Painting, and Hot Cocoa, perfect for kids and adults who still are kids! 🫟 Artists Art Center (116 N Pine St.) - The beloved Gingerbread House Challenge returns! Build, decorate, and compete from 2-4pm! 🎅 Spring Hope Fire Dept. - Santa is arriving in style on the SH Fire Truck at 5pm! Plus, enjoy the Sounds of Christmas performed by the SHFD throughout the day! 🎄 Depot Delights (103 S Pine St.) - At 5pm, join the cozy Christmas Pajama Party with Santa & Mrs. Claus, including a live reading of The Christmas Story by Mrs. Claus herself! 4. 🎄 Sharpsburg's Annual Christmas Parade – Saturday, Dec 13 | 11 AM The parade starts at Davis Store Rd → Millbranch Rd → ending on Pittman St. behind Town Hall. Stay after for the tree lighting ceremony! 5. 🎉 Winter Wonderland at the Imperial Center – Sunday, Dec 14 | 1–5 PM 270 Gay St., Rocky Mount Enjoy Christmas carols, Santa visits, horse & carriage rides, inflatables, and local food vendors—perfect for a Sunday family outing. ✨ Make it a weekend full of festive fun right here in Nash County & Rocky Mount! ✨