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Our historic downtown is growing to become the destination for local flavor & flair in Garner.

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Live in Downtown Garner! Loft for rent

Live in Downtown Garner! Loft for rent

Oct 10, 2019

Enjoy downtown living & small town charm on Main St!  A 2 bedroom loft will be available for rent starting November 1st in the historic Henry Bryan Building in Downtown Garner.  This beautiful upper story living space underwent a historic renovation in 2005 and...

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Only Treats Here! Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo is Oct. 20

Only Treats Here! Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo is Oct. 20

Sep 25, 2019

Join us on Main Street in Downtown Garner for our annual event featuring 15 food trucks and 3 local NC craft breweries! Enjoy live acoustic/bluegrass music , local artisan vendors, handmade crafts and kid-friendly activities! DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 TIME: 12:00...

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Movies Under the Stars in May & June

Movies Under the Stars in May & June

May 1, 2019

There is just something special about watching a movie outdoors The warm breeze blowing, sounds of summer in the background, and stars shining overhead – Come enjoy cinematic magic in an outdoor setting with your family and friends. We have selected new releases along...

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our Roadmap
to community driven economic revitalization

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, the Downtown Garner Association is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
Garner is a North Carolina Main Street Community, designated by the NC Department of Commerce and Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Garner Association is charged with administering the program at the local level and building a public-private partnership to spur economic development in partnership with the state agency.

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