Come and jam with other musicians at the Morganton Farmers Market! Bring your instrument and we will provide the tent and chairs. All acoustic instruments are welcome. The jam will happen (weather permitting) on Saturday, September 21st and Saturday, October 26th from 9 o'clock until 11 o'clock. If you have questions, call Mary Ervin at 828-455-2575.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue
When: Friday, October 18
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!
Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue
When: Friday, October 19
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!
Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue
When: Friday, October 25
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!
Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue
When: Friday, October 26
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Thursday, October 31 3:00-6:00pm
Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and everything in between! Come to Downtown Morganton Thursday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Spooktacular! We'll have trick-or-treating at downtown businesses from 3-5pm. When the trick-or-treaters have collected their candy, they can head to the Historic Burke County Courthouse lawn from 3:00pm until 6:00pm for a costume contest, inflatable fun provided by Summit Community Church, and plenty of free games and activities (compliments of the City of Morganton Recreation Department)!
1. Great coffee & exceptional dining
2. Live music - jazz, rock & more
3. Gallery crawls and fun art studios
4. Free concerts for all ages
5. Easy access to free parking
6. Funky clothing stores
7. Craft Breweries with indoor & outdoor seating
8. Movies for all ages
9. Active Independent Bookstore
10. Free Wi-Fi
Trying to find directions to a downtown Morganton shop or restaurant, or looking for a place to park? Check out these maps!
DINING & SHOPPING MAP PARKING MAP
Interested in moving to Downtown or opening a business? Check out our available properties!
The Morganton Main Street Dept. is here to help put you in business. Let us know how we can help.