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The Duke's Feast
Savor a unique culinary experience at Five Points Public House, Downtown Cantina, and The Independent Bistro each offering a delicious variety of options across all three courses.
August 10 - 16th
Five Points Public House, Downtown Cantina, and The Independent Bistro
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.
Wool Needle Felting 3D Pumpkins Demonstration
Join us for our FREE 'Sunday with Art' event for August! This event is open to the public and no reservation is required. Our gift shop will be open at this time as well
Huntersville Artist Lynn Cavanaugh will demonstrate the fun process of creating 3D felted pumpkins. Needle felting involves a special
felting needle used to stab and agitate wool fibers so they join and bond together. Lynn will demonstrate how to create felted pumpkin shapes, both with and without a face. She will have materials available for several people to make a shape along with her.
August 16th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stanly Arts Guild
152 W. Main Street
The Art of The Quilt
Three Rivers Quilt Guild will be displaying a collection of “small quilts” for your viewing enjoyment. These smaller quilts may be of any theme or style, but must be less than 36 inches wide.
August 11-27th
12:00 PM
Stanly Arts Guild
152 W. Main Street
Meet & Greet with Stanly County Chorale
Come say HI, meet some fun folks, and get your Chorale curiosity satisfied!
August 27th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Uwharrie Brewing
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: Center/Stanly Theatre Tour
Join us for the first Historic Landmark Lounge Tour on Thursday, August 20! You'll take a guided tour of this downtown landmark, learn about its history, and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Albemarle's historic buildings. While you wait for your tour, enjoy complimentary beer samples and popcorn.
Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 PM
Click HERE to register.
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance! A $10 suggested donation will be collected at the door (cash or card) to support the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation and our work to preserve and revitalize historic downtown Albemarle.
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
130 S 2nd St
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
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
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 another night of Music Bingo at Uwharrie Brewing. 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
Albemarle Stage and Story
In partnership with the Uwharrie Players, the Stanly County Library presents Stage & Story every 2nd Saturday of the month from 11:30-12:15. This interactive workshop for kids ages 6-11 explores the basics of theater through acting games, imagination exercises, and beginner theater skills.
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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact the Albemarle Downtown staff for information about sponsorship opportunities for upcoming downtown events.