Featured Events


Downtown Statesville is alive with activity year-round!

From seasonal celebrations and happenings to family-friendly traditions and community celebrations, our Featured Events bring residents and visitors together to make lasting memories in the heart of our historic downtown.


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Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five 

2026 Concert Series

The popular Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers FREE entertainment to residents, neighbors, and visitors in Downtown Statesville May through October and features music genres of all styles.

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Full Bloom Film Festival

September 9-12, 2026

The Full Bloom Film Festival is dedicated to bringing quality, diverse, cinema to Downtown Statesville, NC, a multifaceted art-conscious city in North Carolina. Just North of Charlotte, there is something for everyone.

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Fall Art Crawl

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Enjoy showcases of artists in different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout the heart of downtown.

COMING SOON!

Statesville Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Family friendly fall event with food, music, arts & crafts, kids zone, a variety of pumpkin-themed activities, classic car cruise-in and more. 

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Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours

October 2026

Step beyond the beauty of our historic downtown and discover its' mysterious and haunting history. 

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Downtown Trick or Treating

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Downtown sidewalks come to life with spooky critters, superheroes and other fun characters for a night of family friendly trick or treating at participating businesses.

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Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 28, 2026 
Celebrate and support small independent businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and invigorate our community.

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'Tis The Season

December 2026

Advance Tickets required.

Enjoy a variety of family friendly holiday activities, visit merchant open houses full of gifts for the pickiest on your list, enjoy the sounds of Christmas Carols as you stroll sidewalks aglow with holiday lights.

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Spring Art Crawl

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Enjoy showcases of artists in different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout the heart of downtown.

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Wine Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The premiere event for wine lovers! Explore our fantastic downtown shops while tasting remarkable wines.

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