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: Chocolate Chip & Company Band 6/4
The next concert in the 2026 City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series is Thursday, June 4, featuring Chocolate Chip & Company Band on the lawn of Cole Plaza from 6:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.
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Lindsey's Tire Center Truck Show at Rockingham Dragway 6/6
Lindsey's Tire Center Truck Show returns to Rockingham Dragway on Saturday, June 6. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
| See the video from 2025 Lindsey's Tire Center Truck Show courtesy of Charlie Burr on the Visit Richmond County YouTube channel. | See the videos from 2024 Lindsey's Tire Center Truck Show below. | | | | |
Hamlet City Lake Pop-Up Market 6/6
Hamlet City Lake Pop-Up Market will be Saturday, June 6, from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Click on the flyer for the Facebook event page.
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MB Drift: The Smoke Show at Rockingham Speedway 6/6-6/7
MB Drift returns to Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, June 6, through Sunday, June 7. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page. More information on the MB Drift website linked below.
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Weekly Schedule at The Rock N Roll 6/1-6/8
See the full schedule for the week at The Rock N Roll!
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ASNC Autism Training at the RCC Robinette Building 6/2
Specialists from the Autism Society of North Carolina will be providing Autism training to local first responders on Tuesday, June 2, at 1:30 P.M. at Richmond Community College's Robinette Building. The training is free to attend, but registration is required. See the link below to register for both June 2 and June 12. Both trainings will offer the same information.
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Open Play at The Hive Recreation Center 6/2-6/5
The Hive Recreation Center will have open play Tuesday and Thursday and Toddler Time on Friday morning. Click on the flyer for The Hive Recreation Center Facebook page.
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Richmond Small Business Center Workshop 6/2
The Richmond Small Business Center is offering a series of free workshops for small business owners. The next installment will be on Tuesday, June 2, from 6:30 P.M- 8 P.M. with "The Perfect Workday: Time Management for Small Business Owners Online." See the link below to register.
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Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge 6/3
Karaoke with Bowtie on Wednesday, June 3.
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Hamlet American Legion Opening Day 6/3
Hamlet American Legion Post 49 baseball starts on Wednesday, June 3, at Hamlet Memorial Park. Opening ceremony starts at 6:30 P.M. See more details in Richmond Observer linked below. See our photo galleries from opening night from 2024 and 2025.
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June Market Days at Willow Tree and Company 6/4-6/6
Willow Tree and Company in downtown Rockingham will open on Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6, for June Market Days. Click on the photo for the Facebook event page.
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Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Redland Acres Venue 6/5
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house at Redland Acres Venue on Friday, June 5, starting at 4PM. Click on the photo for the Facebook event page.
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Common Ground at Hudson Brothers Deli 6/5
Live music with Common Ground on Friday night, June 5, at Hudson Brothers Deli.
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Cosmic Bowling at Strikers Bowling Alley 6/5
Cosmic Bowling every Friday night at Striker's Bowling Alley.
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First Friday Dance & Social Club at Hamlet American Legion 6/5
Hamlet American Legion will host their monthly First Friday Dance & Social Club on Friday, June 5, from 6:30 P.M.-10 P.M.
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DJ Roy Gee at Double Vision 6/5 & 6/6
DJ Roy Gee will be at Double Vision on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6.
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Rockingham Farmers Market 6/6
The Rockingham Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, June 6, in the former Food King parking lot in downtown Rockingham. Click on the flyer for the Rockingham Farmers' Market Facebook page.
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Karaoke with BowTie at Striker's Lounge 6/6
Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge on Saturday night, June 6.
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Test-N-Tune at Rockingham Dragway 6/7
Open test and tune on Sunday, June 7, at Rockingham Dragway. Click on the photo 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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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 21, 2026
The 2026 City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series kicked off the season on May 21 with The Embers ft. Craig Woolard and will continue on Thursday, June 4, with the Chocolate Chip & Company Band. See the full line-up for 2026 below.
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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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FREE Autism Training for First Responders 6/2 & 6/12
Specialists from the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) will be presenting Autism training for First Responders in the Richmond Community College Robinette Building in downtown Rockingham on Tuesday, June 2, at 1:30PM and Friday, June 12, at 10:30AM.
Please RSVP to ensure sufficient classroom size and participation certificates from ASNC.
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Geology Dig at The Flume at Rankin Museum of American Heritage 6/13
The Rankin Museum of American Heritage is hosting a Geology Dig on Saturday, June 13, starting at 9AM. Slots for the flume will be 9am, 10am and 11am. Call the museum at 910-652-6378 to reserve your child's spot. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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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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28th Annual Big John Memorial Bracket Championship at Rockingham Dragway
Held annually on Memorial Day weekend, the Big John Memorial Bracket Championship was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for June 12-14, 2026 at Rockingham Dragway.
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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 Class of 2026 Graduations 5/29
Seniors from Ashley Chapel Educational Center and Richmond Senior High School graduated last Thursday and Friday, respectively. See the Richmond Observer's Facebook page for photos from both ceremonies.
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Pickin in the Park in downtown Ellerbe 5/29
Luke Vuncannon Band brought live music to downtown Ellerbe in Howell Park for Pickin in the Park on Friday night, May 29. See photos from Terry Clark on our website gallery and from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build at Redland Acres Venue 5/30
Volunteers from several churches were at Redland Acres on Saturday building beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace to give to children who need one. Check
richmondobserver.com for a full story later. See photos from from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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Thunder at The Rock at Rockingham Dragway 5/29-5/30
Thunder at The Rock began on Friday night, May 29, with testing and wrapped up Saturday night, May 30, with eliminations. See photos from Robbie Singletary and Terry Clark on our website gallery and William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Norman Field of Honor 5/30
See photos from the Memorial Day Ceremony at Norman Field of Honor on Saturday, May 30, courtesy of Terry Clark on our website gallery and from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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