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Nature At Its Best - Art Competition and Show
Visit the Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts Store to see the Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial "Nature At Its Best" Art Show and Competition.
Show Dates: September 1-26, 2026
152 W Main St
Guild Store Hours:
Tues - Wed: 12-4pm
Thurs - Fri: 12-6pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Patriot Day Stair Climb
On September 11, 2026, the Pfeiffer University Center for Health Sciences, in partnership with local first responders, invites you to join us for a Memorial Stair Climb as we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
This meaningful event challenges participants to climb the equivalent of the stairs climbed by many first responders who courageously entered the World Trade Center that day. Our memorial climb consists of 37 laps of the four-story stairwell at the Pfeiffer Center for Health Sciences, offering participants an opportunity to reflect, remember, and pay tribute through every step.
Friday, September 11, at 8:46 AM. Registration: 7:00-8:30 AM
Pfeiffer Center for Health Sciences: 245 E Main St, Albemarle
Bell Ringing in Celebration of Constitution Day
Yadkin River Patriots Chapter – DAR; Colson’s Mill Chapter – SAR
Thursday, September 17
4:00 pm | Charters of Freedom site, 144 N. 2nd St., Albemarle
Landmark Lounge: Alameda Theatre
Step inside one of downtown Albemarle’s most historic landmarks at the next Landmark Lounge tour! Join us at the Alameda Theatre (147 N 2nd St) on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a small-group tour and a chance to learn more about this iconic downtown building.
Enjoy beer samples and popcorn while you wait, and make an evening of it by grabbing dinner or a drink downtown before or after your tour. Tickets will be available Monday, August 31, at 9AM! Click here for the event page.
Dinner on Main
Join the Stanly County Chamber for a special evening of local dining under the stars in Downtown Albemarle! Enjoy a multi-course meal featuring the talents of local chefs and restaurants, with beer, wine, and spirits included.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Check-in at 6:00 PM | Dinner begins at 6:30 PM
📍 Downtown Albemarle (rain location: Market Station)
Tickets: $100 — seating is limited, so reserve your spot today! Purchase here.
Rhythm & Brews Lawn Concert
Rhythm & Brews Lawn Concert returns to the historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House with local favorites Bucky and Laurel Hinson, plus special guests. Enjoy an evening of Country Rock, Americana, and Folk music under the stars in Downtown Albemarle!
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 PM
1852 Isaiah Snuggs House, Downtown Albemarle
Free! Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Basket Weaving Demonstration
Ellerbe, NC artist Jennifer Cole will demonstrate the fun process of basket weaving! She will show the tools and supplies needed and the actual art of weaving strips to make a basket.
Set aside a little time to learn about this art form:
Sunday, September 20th from 2 pm - 4pm
Class room area - Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts Store
152 W. Main St
Albemarle, NC
Wagfest
Calling all animal lovers on Saturday, September 26 from 2 PM - 8 PM at Market Station, 501 West Main St.! There will be food trucks, vendors, live music, photo opportunities, and of course ADOPTION EVENTS! And best of all, all proceeds benefit the Stanly County Humane Society.
Murder Mystery Game
Join us on a quest through Downtown Albemarle as we visit shops, talk to establishment owners, and discover the identity of Albemarle’s Most Wanted person!! You don’t want to miss this!
Tickets are required to participate and will be available for purchase soon! Adults over the age of 21 will be provided beverages along the way to help them sleuth out the killer. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local arts.
Saturday, September 26, 6-9 PM, 130 S 2nd St
Landmark Lounge: Opera House
Step inside one of downtown Albemarle’s most historic landmarks at the next Landmark Lounge tour! Join us at the Opera House on Thursday, October 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a small-group tour and a chance to learn more about this iconic downtown building.
Enjoy beer samples and popcorn while you wait, and make an evening of it by grabbing dinner or a drink downtown before or after your tour. Ticket information will be announced after September 17!
Reflections through the Prism of History
Stanly County Historical Society presents
“Reflections through the Prism of History”
Thursday, October 22
7:00 pm
Steven Campbell – Central UMC – Sanctuary, 172 N. 2nd St., Albemarle
Fall Festival: Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Thursday, October 29, 5:00-7:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of candy and costumes in downtown Albemarle! Bring the kids for trick-or-treating, face painting, a costume contest, food trucks, and more.
Holiday Tour of Homes
A cherished holiday tradition! The Holiday Tour of Homes, a fundraiser hosted by Albemarle Downtown, gives an exclusive look at some of the most festively decorated homes in Albemarle.
Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 21, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Early Bird Tickets go on sale Monday, October 19th!
Interested in showcasing your home? Click here!
Recurring Events
Albemarle Downtown
Farmers Market
Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market (formerly Stanly County Farmers Market) offers fresh produce, meats, goods & crafts!
📍Market Station, 501 W. Main St.
🛒 Sat: May–Oct | Wed: June–Aug
⏰ 8 AM–Noon
Shop fresh, shop local in the heart of downtown! 💚
Cooking Demonstration: Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market
Join us every second Saturday for a free 90-minute Flavor Experience designed to inspire your next meal using fresh, local ingredients you can actually find right at the market.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Live Cooking Demonstration
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Free Samples & Nutrition Q&A
This series is made possible through our partnership with NC Cooperative Extension - Stanly County
Paint a Tile: America250
Visit the Stanly Arts Guild on Saturdays to paint a tile and be part of a community mural! This special experience is in celebration of America250. There is no cost to participate, and all ages are welcome.
Saturdays, September-December, 12-3 PM
Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts
152 W Main St
Uwharrie Brewing Running Club
Run/walk group meets weekly on Thursdays at Uwharrie Brewing at 5:30pm. New runners get a free beverage.
Badin Brews Karaoke Night
Come out every Thursday and enjoy the best night in downtown Albemarle at Badin Brews. We have craft beer, wine, a full liquor bar, and a food truck. Serenade the bartenders while they work! Karaoke with Vince starts at 7pm!
124 S. First Street
Music Bingo
Join us for Uwharrie Brewing for a night of Music Bingo! Grab your friends and family and test your music knowledge. It's free to play, all ages are welcome, and the winner of each round gets a prize! Four rounds will be played, with the 4th round being a cover-all and a larger prize!
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wed. May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, Aug.19th, Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov.18th, Dec. 16th
Stanly County Public Library
The Albemarle Branch offers a variety of programming for both children and adults. Check out their monthly calendars at the links below!
Coffee & Conversations
Every other Wednesday from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM at Second Street Sundries.
Indivisible Uwharrie hosts a community meet-up to connect about what's happening locally, share concerns, swap ideas and build relationships.
Join Us Monthly 2nd Saturday
April – September 2026
11 AM – 1 PM
Stanly County Veterans Group is proud to continue and host our 2nd Annual monthly Veteran’s Luncheon, a time to honor, celebrate, and break bread with those who have given so much for our country. Each month, 6 to 9 special Veteran guests from local independent and assisted living facilities will be treated to a meal, fellowship, and appreciation from our community.
Open to All Veterans & the Public! We invite all Veterans and the general public to attend!
Veterans outside our sponsored guest list can join us for a special lunch menu, with reduced pricing, making this an incredible opportunity for camaraderie and connection.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact the Albemarle Downtown staff for information about sponsorship opportunities for upcoming downtown events.