Upcoming Events
Downtown events, gatherings, shows, and more!
12th Annual Wine About Winter
The 12th annual wine-tasting stroll event in Historic Downtown Salisbury, North Carolina is back! Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5 to 9:30…
Ring in Spring
Celebrate the warming weather by getting a free, professional photo with the Easter Bunny during the annual Ring in Spring Event. There will be free…
Cheerwine Festival
The Cheerwine festival is back! It’s our yearly celebration of where we’re from and everyone who makes us a Uniquely Southern favorite. The family-friendly festival…
College Night Out
College Night Out is an event where Downtown Development/DSI welcomes and invites students from our local colleges (Livingstone, Hood Theological Seminary, Catawba, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community…
Buskers’ Bash
Busker (noun): a person who entertains in a public place. The 11th Annual Buskers’ Bash will take place on Friday, October 3. The public (aka…
Bell Tower BREWFEST
Join us in Downtown Salisbury for the fourth annual Bell Tower BREWFEST to celebrate the art of craft beer, and showcase our buzzing downtown on…
Halloween Fun Fest
Prepare for a a night of family fun at Halloween Fun Fest! Prepare for a spooktacular lineup of Halloween delights, including: – Trick-or-Treating with Downtown…
Small Business Saturday
Come out to Downtown Salisbury for Small Business Saturday! Support local business by shopping for the holidays! Don’t need any gifts? Treat yourself! Businesses downtown…
Holiday Night Out/Free photos with Santa & Grinch
Join us in Downtown Salisbury for FREE photos with Santa & Grinch, live music, and so much more. Plus, there’s a 100% chance of snow!…
New Years Eve at Bell Tower Green
Save the date for a celebration! December 31st from 9 pm to midnight! Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026 with your community! Bell…
Community News
Highlights of what's happening in Downtown
Cheerwine Festival returning to Salisbury in May
SALISBURY, N.C. — The Cheerwine Festival is coming to back to Salisbury. The 107-year-old cherry soda has…
Downtown Salisbury, Inc. debuts new website for better functionality
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) launched a new website prioritizing better functionality for visitors and downtown…
Monica Davis Speaks at Welcome Reception for “We Built This” Exhibit
Monica Davis Speaks at Welcome Reception for “We Built This” Exhibit Salisbury, NC – Around 75 attendees…
South Main Book Company hosts RSS Superintendent Dr. Kelly Withers
Salisbury, NC – South Main Book Company is so fortunate to host Dr. Kelly Withers twice this…
Historic Preservation Commission approves plans for the Empire Block project
SALISBURY — The Empire Hotel project has long been one of the last lynchpins in making downtown…
Fourth of July parade celebrates both local and American histories
SALISBURY — The Fourth of July is a time for millions Americans this summer to reflect and…
Downtown stores placing out dog bowls in effort to become more pet-friendly
Downtown Salisbury has become even more pet-friendly over the past month thanks to Theresa Pitner, owner of…