Richmond County is ROCKIN’ with fun! Stay up-to-date with the happenings around the community through our newsletter, weekly events videos, Google calendar, and our social media! Our Google calendar includes a complete list of visitor and community events. | | What is Richmond County Tourism Development Authority? | | Since 2001, Richmond County has levied a 6% room occupancy tax in accordance to Senate Bill 92 of the General Assembly of North Carolina. Tourism funds are allocated through a grant program for events in Richmond County that bring visitors to stay overnight in our lodging facilities. Click below to see the RCTDA Grant Application, Guidelines, and more resources. | | MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED! | | |
The Richmond County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA) is solely funded by occupancy tax revenue collected from lodging facilities within the City of Rockingham. These funds are strategically reinvested into attractions, events, and initiatives that drive overnight visitation to our community. Our top priority is to promote the destinations and experiences that bring travelers to Richmond County—supporting our local businesses, boosting the economy, and fueling tourism growth.
While overnight visitation is our primary focus, we also take great pride in showcasing the vibrant, community-centered programs and events that make Rockin’ Richmond County such a special place to live, work, and visit.
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Rockingham Plaza Jam: The Embers ft. Craig Woolard 5/7
The first free outdoor concert in the 2026 City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series will be on May 7 on the lawn of Cole Plaza featuring The Embers from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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The Merge: Spring Fest at Rockingham Dragway 5/8-5/9
The Merge always brings the fastest of the fast on two wheels to The Rock! Spring Fest begins on Friday, May 8, and runs through Saturday, May 9. Click on the flyers for the Facebook event page. See the promo videos and photo gallery from 2025 under the daily schedules.
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Weekly Schedule at The Rock N Roll 5/4-5/10
See the full schedule for the week at The Rock N Roll!
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Richmond Jammers Fun-Raiser Skate at The Rock N Roll 5/4 & 5/6
The Rock N Roll is hosting a Fun-Raiser Skate for Richmond Jammers Basketball on Monday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 6. See the Facebook event pages for both below.
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Paint Night at Ansonia Soup Company at The Rock 5/5
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Ansonia Soup Company at The Rock and paint with Daniel Webb starting at 7PM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Tacos & Karaoke at The Landmark Tavern 5/5-5/8
Tacos on Tuesday, May 5, Karaoke on Wednesday, May 6, and Friday, May 8 at The Landmark Tavern in Hamlet. Click on the graphic for their Facebook page.
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Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge 5/6
Karaoke at Striker's Lounge with Bowtie on Wednesday, May 6.
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Preschool Playtime at The Hive 5/7
The Hive Recreation Center hosts Preschool Playtime on Thursday, May 7, from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Click on the first flyer for the Facebook event page and on the second one for The Hive Recreation Center Facebook page.
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TGIFood Truck Fridays on Main 5/8
Friday, May 8, is TGIFood Truck Friday on Main Street with food trucks in the parking lot of the Hamlet Visitor's Center from 11AM-7PM. Click on the flyer for the Facebook event page.
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Main Street Movie Night in Hamlet Main Street Park 5/8
Main Street Movie Night sponsored by ARCO Photography will be Friday night, May 8, in Hamlet Main Street Park with a showing of The Wizard of Oz starting at 7:30PM. Click on the graphics for the Facebook event page.
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Karaoke with Amber at Hudson Brothers Deli 5/8
Karaoke with Amber McSwain on Friday night, May 8, at Hudson Brothers Deli.
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Cosmic Bowling at Strikers Bowling Alley 5/8
Cosmic Bowling every Friday night at Striker's Bowling Alley.
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Rockingham Farmers Market 5/9
The Rockingham Farmers Market will officially open on Saturday, May 9, in the former Food King parking lot in downtown Rockingham. Click on the flyer for the Facebook event page.
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Norman Community Health Fair at Norman Field of Honor 5/9
There will be a Community Health Fair at the Norman Field of Honor on Saturday, May 9, starting at 10AM.
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Shady Lane at The Landmark Tavern 5/9
Live music with Shady Lane at The Landmark Tavern on Saturday night, May 9. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Bowtie Karaoke at Striker's Lounge 5/9
Open Mic and Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge on Saturday, May 9.
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Mother's Day Brunch at The Annex 5/10
The Annex at Ansonia Soup Company at The Rock is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10. Click on the menu for the Facebook event page.
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Hamlet digital events calendar
Keep up with what’s happening in Hamlet using their digital events calendar linked below!
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ParaJam in the Ham at Richmond County Airport 5/14-5/17
The inaugural ParaJam in the Ham will be at Richmond County Airport on May 14 through May 17. Click on the graphics for the Facebook event page.
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Hamlet Boxcar Concert Series 2026
Visit Hamlet, NC announced the line-up for the 2026 Hamlet Boxcar Concert Series! Make sure to mark those calendars for seven free live music concerts in Hamlet Main Street Park!
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City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series starts on May 7, 2026
The first free outdoor concert in the 2026 City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series will be on May 7 on the lawn of Cole Plaza featuring The Embers from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Ellerbe Lions Club Reverse Raffle
The Ellerbe Lions Club is holding a Reverse Raffle on June 18 to raise funds for the annual 4th of July celebration and fireworks. Tickets are $100 and are being sold by Ellerbe Lions Club members.
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Mad Katz Outdoors Open House 6/20
Mad Katz Outdoors in Rockingham will host their 5th Annual Open House on Saturday, June 20, from 7AM-6PM.
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2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic
The 20th Annual Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic will be on September 26-27, 2026. See our photo albums and videos from previous years below. Also, click on the button to register!
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Civil War: Battle on the Pee Dee 2026
The annual Civil War: Battle on the Pee Dee hosted by Team Lambert Catfishing Guide Service will be on August 29-30 in NC and on August 22-23 in SC. Click on the graphics for the Civil War: Battle on the Pee Dee Facebook page for more details.
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2026 Seaboard Festival Vendor Applications now available!
Vendor Applications for the 2026 Seaboard Festival on October 31, 2026 are now available on The Seaboard Festival website linked below.
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NHRA Nationals at The Rock Tix Available NOW!
Tickets for the 2026 NHRA Nationals at The Rock are NOW available for purchase online! Click on the graphics to secure your seats!
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NHRA Nationals at The Rock!
On Monday, November 10, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), made a huge announcement alongside Pro Stock Champion Greg Anderson- Rockingham Dragway will host the NHRA Nationals at The Rock on September 25-27, 2026! See more details and secure your seats to witness this enormous moment in history at The Rock on the NHRA website linked below.
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The Merge | Spring Fest 2026 at Rockingham Dragway
Lightning FAST bikes at Rockingham Dragway on May 8-9 for The Merge's Spring Fest!
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Mopars at The Rock 2026 at Rockingham Dragway
Mopars at The Rock- Spring Edition- will be on May 16, 2026!
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Thunder at The Rock at Rockingham Dragway
Radial racing with 252 at Rockingham Dragway for Thunder at The Rock on May 29-30.
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Southeast Gassers Association at Rockingham Dragway
Southeast Gassers Association is coming to Rockingham Dragway on August 1, 2026.
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Ross Drag Warzz at Rockingham Dragway
Ross Drag Warzz will be at Rockingham Dragway on August , 2026!
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No Time Night of Fire at Rockingham Dragway
Hitman Productions No Time Night of Fire at Rockingham Dragway on August 14-1, 2026!
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Richmond County Relay for Life at Raider Stadium 5/1
Richmond County Relay for Life returned to Raider Stadium for the first time since 2018 on Friday night, May 1. See our photos courtesy of Terry Clark and from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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SwanFest-King of the Track at The Rock 4/30-5/1
Justin Swanstrom returned to Rockingham Dragway with SwanFest- King of the Track from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 2. See lots of photos on our website gallery from Terry Clark, Robbie Singletary Drone Photography, and track photographer, Sam Cook linked below. Also see photos from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page.
Save the date for SwanFest 2 on October 1-3, 2026!
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Annual Ellerbe Mayfest 5/2
The Mineral Springs Imrpovement Council hosted their Annual Ellerbe Mayfest on Saturday, May 2. See photos on the Richmond Observer Facebook page courtesy of William Toler linked below.
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