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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Dig or Die: Dig Days 7 at Rockingham Dragway 7/17-7/18
Dig or Die returns to The Rock Friday and Saturday, July 17-July 18, with Dig Days 7: Super Bowl of No Prep. See photo galleries from the last three Dig or Die races at Rockingham Dragway linked below. Click on the graphics for the Facebook event page.
| Full Custom Fabrication & Performance is hosting a Racer Appreciation Event on Thursday, July 16, at 6PM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page. | | | | |
Richmond County Disc Golf Group: Trilogy Challenge at Hinson Lake 7/18
The Richmond County Disc Golf Group is hosting the annual Trilogy Challenge on Saturday, July 18, at the Hinson Lake Disc Golf Course. See the registration link below.
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Rally for Riley 7/18
Rally for Riley on Saturday, July 18, brings two opportunities to support Riley Brown and his family.
- Run for Riley 5K starts at 8AM at the Hamlet Visitor's Center.
- Rally for Riley volleyball tournament starts at 9AM at the City of Rockingham Browder Park.
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MB Drift: Summer Matsuri 2 at Rockingham Speedway 7/18-7/19
MB Drift returns to Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, June 18, with Summer Matsuri 2. See more details about the two day grassroots drift racing series two day race on the Facebook event page linked to the flyer.
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Summer Reading: Ed's Dinosaurs at Cole Auditorium 7/14
The Summer Reading program continues this week with Ed's Dinosaurs at Richmond Community College Cole Auditorium on Tuesday, July 14, at 10AM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Jurassic Journey at Hamlet Public Library 7/15
Jurassic Journey will be at Hamlet Public Library on Wednesday, July 15. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge 7/15
Karaoke with Bowtie on Wednesday, July 15, at Striker's Lounge.
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Summer Reading Children's Craft at Leath Memorial Library 7/16
Summer Reading continues with Children's Craft on Thursday, July 16, at Leath Memorial Library at 10AM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Richmond County Photography Group monthly meeting 7/16
The Richmond County Photography Group will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, at 6PM in the Arts Richmond building in downtown Rockingham (125 E Washington St.). The group is open to anyone 14 years of age and older (minors must be accompanied by an adult).
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Exceptional Friday at Krystal Dawn Retreat 7/17
Exceptional Fridays for kids with special needs starts at 10AM and ends at 2PM at Krystal Dawn Retreat.
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Common Ground at Hudson Brothers Deli 7/17
Live music with Common Ground at Hudson Brothers Deli on Friday, July 17.
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Cosmic Bowling at Strikers Bowling Alley 7/17
Cosmic Bowling every Friday night at Striker's Bowling Alley.
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DJ Roy Gee at Double Vision 7/17 & 7/18
DJ Roy Gee will be at Double Vision on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18.
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Rockingham Farmers' Market 7/18
The Rockingham Farmers' Market will be open on Saturday, July 18, 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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Bowtie Karaoke at Striker's Lounge 7/18
Bowtie Karaoke will be at Striker's Lounge on Saturday night, July 18, hosting karaoke!
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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
The 2026 City of Rockingham Plaza Jam Series kicked off the season starts annually in May and wraps up in October. See the full line-up for 2026 below.
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Back to School Bash & Touch a Truck at Richmond County Airport 8/8
Richmond County Sheriff's Office and local first responders are partnering to host the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash and Touch A Truck for National Night Out on Saturday, August 8th, from 6PM-9PM.
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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 spaces for the 44th Annual Hamlet Seaboard Festival on October 31, 2026 are SOLD OUT!!!
Applications for NON FOOD vendors ONLY can still be submitted to be placed on our waiting list.
The ONLY official communication from The Seaboard Festival Planning Committee will be on our website (seaboardfestival.com) and our Facebook & Instagram pages. Any communication from any account other than The Seaboard Festival social media accounts, website or email, including but not limited to, advertisements for additions vendor spaces, requests for payments, etc., is fraudulent. To contact the planning committee, email info@seaboardfestival.com.
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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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Super Chevy Show at Rockingham Dragway
The largest ALL CHEVY show in the Carolinas returns to The Rock on Saturday, September 19!
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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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Karaoke Car Wash at O'Reilly Auto Parts-Rockingham 7/11
Bowtie hosted a car wash at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Rockingham on Saturday, July 11, to raise funds for the local contestants competing in the Karaoke World Championship in Las Vegas traveling expenses. See photos from Terry Clark on our website gallery linked below.
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Hamlet American Legion 101st Anniversary & 250th America Celebration 7/11
Hamlet American Legion Post 49 celebrated their 101st Anniversary and America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 11, with live music from Common Ground. See photos from Terry Clark on our website photo gallery linked below.
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Main Street Mug- Ellerbe 7/13
Ellerbe has a new coffee shop! Main Street Mug opened on Monday, July 13! Click on the logo for more details on the Facebook page.
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
Something BIG is staging...
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING!
We have just a little more fine-tuning to complete, but for now, we need you to mark your calendars with the following:
- Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6PM- 9PM
- Harrington Square, Downtown Rockingham
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Hamlet Depot & Museums feature in Family Vacations US
The Hamlet Depot & Museums was featured by Family Vacations US. Click below to read it!
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Rockingham feature in Family Vacations US
The City of Rockingham and Richmond County were highlighted in a recent post by Family Vacations US featuring Small Towns in North Carolina. Click below to read it!
| | | | Hosting an event in Richmond County soon? We'd love to hear all about it! Send us an email with the details at visitrichmondcountync@gmail.com or click below for our event form. | | | | |
