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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Boostdoctor: Carolina VS. World at Rockingham Dragway 7/11
Boostdoctor's Carolina VS. World on Saturday, July 11. Click on the graphics for the Facebook event page. See the buttons below to see the photo galleries from the Boostdoctor last two years at The Rock!
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Truck Fest 2026 at Rockingham Speedway 7/11
Truck Fest 2026 will be at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, July 11. Click on the flyer for the website. Purchase tickets online using the link below.
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Steak Dinner at VFW Post 4203-Rockingham 7/6
VFW Post 4203-Rockingham is holding a Steak Dinner plate sale on Monday, July 6, from 5PM-7PM.
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The Rock N Roll weekly schedule 7/7-7/12
Lots of options for summer skating fun at The Rock N Roll this week!
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Summer Reading at Cole Auditorium ft. NC Zoo 7/7
The Summer Reading program continues this week with NC Zoo at Richmond Community College Cole Auditorium on Tuesday, July 7, at 10AM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Roaring Radiance at Hamlet Public Library 7/8
Paint a Dino Lamp at Roaring Radiance at Hamlet Public Library on Wednesday, July 8. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Party on the Patio at Cole Auditorium 7/8
Richmond Community College is hosting Party on the Patio at Cole Auditorium on Wednesday, July 8, from 4PM-6PM. Click on the graphic for the Facebook event page.
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Karaoke with Bowtie at Striker's Lounge 7/8
Karaoke with Bowtie on Wednesday, July 8, at Striker's Lounge.
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July Market Days at Willow Tree and Company 7/9-7/11
Willow Tree and Company will have July Market Days starting on Thursday, July 9, and run through Saturday, July 11. Click on the flyer for the Facebook event page.
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Summer Reading Workshop ft. Artist Michael Albert 7/9
Summer Reading Art Workshop featuring artist Michael Albert at Leath Memorial Library in Rockingham on Thursday, July 9, at 10AM. Click on the flyer for the Facebook event page.
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Exceptional Friday at Krystal Dawn Retreat 7/10
Exceptional Fridays for kids with special needs starts at 10AM and ends at 2PM at Krystal Dawn Retreat.
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Cosmic Bowling at Strikers Bowling Alley 7/10
Cosmic Bowling every Friday night at Striker's Bowling Alley.
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DJ Roy Gee at Double Vision 7/10 & 7/11
DJ Roy Gee will be at Double Vision on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11.
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Rockingham Farmers' Market 7/11
The Rockingham Farmers' Market will be open on Saturday, July 11, 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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250th Birthday of America & 101st Anniversary of American Legion Post 49 Celebration 7/11
Celebrate the 250th Birthday of America and the 101st Anniversary of the American Legion Post 49 in Hamlet on Saturday, July 11!
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Bowtie Karaoke Car Wash Fundraiser at O'Reilly Auto Parts- Rockingham 7/11
Bowtie Karaoke is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Rockingham on Saturday, July 11, from 10AM-1PM. Funds raised will go towards the travel expenses of KWUSA Team Carolina. Click on the flyer 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
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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Rockingham Plaza Jam: Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot 7/2
Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot delivered an awesome patriotic performance on Thursday, July 2, for the July City of Rockingham Plaza Jam. See photos from Terry Clark on our website gallery and form William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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Hamlet's Independence Day Celebration 7/3
The City of Hamlet held their annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3. See photos from Terry Clark, Robbie Singletary and Glenn Poplin on our website photo gallery and William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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Ellerbe Lions Club 4th of July Jamboree 7/4
The Ellerbe Lions Club held their annual July 4th Jamboree at the Ellerbe Lions Club Park on Saturday, July 4. See photos Terry Clark, Robbie Singletary and Glenn Poplin on our website photo gallery and from William Toler on the Richmond Observer Facebook page linked below.
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4th of July at The Berry Patch 7/4
The Berry Patch hosted a huge 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, with food trucks, live music and fireworks. See photos from Terry Clark, Robbie Singletary, and Glenn Poplin on our website gallery linked below.
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Juneteenth Celebration at Dobbins Heights Community Center 6/19
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. | | | | |
