Get set and get ready for the annual ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Burke County Farm Bureau Insurance. The event will take place Friday, March 13, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A BARGAIN PRICED $7.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread, salad, desert and drink! (If you're busy, you can get it to go!). Tickets go on sale February 1st.
Come join your local farmers, bakers and craftsmen at a special Pop-up Farmers Market on Saturday, March 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Several vendors will be out at the Mini Market location on 111 North Green Street this Saturday selling all sorts of fresh, homemade items. There will be an assortment of goodies for you to pick up for the week ahead.
Join us!!
Crawl with us during the "Luck of the Irish" FAB Crawl (Food, Art & Brew) in downtown Morganton.
Retailers, Restaurants, Breweries, Pubs, and Art Studios are participating in the FAB Crawl on Saturday, March 14th. This FAB Crawl will include some Irish favorites: chef's specials, GREEN beer, music and more await all FAB Crawlers. Also, the Ridgeline Trolley will be available for you to ride from spot to spot in downtown, free of charge! And perhaps you'll spy a leprechaun or two during your visit!
Interested in getting involved in the Morganton Farmers Market? Do you have questions about what to expect for the 2020 market season? Then join us at the Morganton Community House on Tuesday, March 24th for the Annual Farmers Market Meeting. From 5:00-7pm we will dine and discuss items involving the 2020 season. Starting dates, ending dates, holiday market dates, WIC program, EBT & Fresh Bucks, and more will be discussed! If planning to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17th.
$6.00 meal fee.
Dates: April 25 - October 31, 2020, 8:00am until 12:00 noon
Join us for the opening day of the 2020 season of the Morganton Farmers Market. The Saturday Morganton Farmers Market is located at 300 Beach Street, behind Maria's Italian Eatery and More Lace at Morganton Station. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2 miles under the railroad tracks and then make a right turn. The Saturday Market operates EVERY Saturday from April 25th to October 31st.
Grab a chair or blanket and head to the Square for the 2020 TGIF Concert Series, Morganton's #1 FREE outdoor concert series. The TGIF Concert Series runs every Friday in May, June and July with the exception of Friday, July 3rd. Food and Beverage Vendors open at 6:00pm and music starts at 7:00pm. We can't wait to see you on the Square for another great year of the TGIF Summer Concert Series!
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.