Mar 25, 2021 | Events, Main Street
Wondering what’s been happening behind the scenes here in Downtown Garner? Join us on April 1st at 5pm to learn more about everything that’s been brewing during the last year and find out what’s coming soon to Downtown and North Garner! The Downtown Garner Association will host a virtual Q&A session, following a brief presentation on upcoming projects and exciting new additions to our historic Main Street.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about DGA’s role in downtown revitalization – especially if you’re interested in getting involved! The DGA Board of Directors is looking for volunteers who want to help with public art, downtown events, marketing, and fundraising. If that’s you, we encourage you to attend and bring your questions about how you can get involved.
Downtown Garner Virtual Q&A
Thursday, April 1 – 5pm to 6pm
Dec 2, 2020 | Events, Main Street
Visit Downtown Garner now through the end of 2020 for a dose of holiday cheer! While the holidays look a bit different this year, the Downtown Garner Association invites you to enjoy a safe, socially-distanced walk down Main Street. This go-at-your-own-pace event is open 24/7 – we urge visitors to take necessary safety precautions and avoid crowds due to COVID.
The windows of Garner’s historic business district have been transformed into a winter wonderland with festive holiday artwork. Visit the North Pole, say hi to Santa, carol along to the 12 Days of Christmas, and stop off for a cup of cheer!
While you enjoy the bright Christmas lights, cheery artwork, and jolly green wreaths, take pictures – it’s perfect for family holiday photos and Instagram backdrops! Be sure to tag @DowntownGarner on Facebook and Instagram and use #GarnerChristmasOnMain in your photos – we’ll feature our favorites weekly!
Special thanks to Steve and Stacy Kolcaz from Grafix House for their time and effort in making Main Street shine with holiday decorations.
Holiday window art in Downtown Garner is brought to you by our generous 2020 sponsors:
Garner Area Historical Society
Town of Garner Holiday Events
Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4th – 6pm
Join the Town of Garner for our Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting! Mayor Ken Marshburn and Santa come together to light the tree and and bring Christmas cheer!
Family Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, December 5th – 12-4pm
In this photo scavenger hunt, families will each be given a poster size candy cane to decorate, along with clues on locations to take it around Town. Groups will return to Avery Street with photo evidence and receive a Holiday Family Craft Kit. Prizes will be given to the most festively dressed team and best decorated candy cane.
Christmas on Main Street
Saturday, December 5th – 1pm
Drive by the Garner Recreation Center on December 5 from 1-3pm to wave and wish at Santa!
Bring your holiday spirit and keep everyone safe by following these rules:
1. Traffic will only enter Main Street from New Rand Road.
2. Please remain in your vehicle.
3. Please do not stop.
The Hall Sisters Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 17th – 7pm
While you can’t come to the GPAC, the GPAC is coming to you! We are pleased to continue our GPAC from Home series where we offer a FREE livestream performance featuring some of the best in local and regional talent. Join us on Thursday, December 17th for a holiday performance by The Hall Sisters!
Garner Historical Society Christmas Ornaments
Members of the Historical Society will be at the building beside the Historic Depot on Sunday, December 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 with Christmas ornaments and a few other items for sale. These ornaments were hand made by an artist in Sanford and there are a limited number – don’t miss out! Only cash and check payments will be accepted at this time. For more information, follow the Historical Society on Facebook.
Feb 12, 2020 | Events, Main Street
Help Downtown Thrive in 2020!
We cordially invite your business to become a 2020 sponsoring partner in Downtown Garner’s revitalization efforts. Financial support from our sponsors helps fund programming and sustains economic revitalization in downtown. In addition, being a downtown sponsor is a great way to promote your business at fun, family-friendly community events while helping draw attention to our downtown revitalization efforts. Between events, online marketing and print media, over 100,000 people see our sponsors each year.
To sign on as a 2020 Downtown Garner Sponsor:
Contact Mari Howe, Downtown Development Manager, at [email protected] or 919-773-4402 by March 8, 2020.
2020 Sponsor Benefits include:
For your contribution to our downtown revitalization efforts, your business is entitled the benefits below for your selected contribution level. Please note: booth space at food truck rodeos may not be converted to a food truck entry for downtown events.
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500
- Logo & “Presented by” credit on online ads for Downtown Garner events
- Logo & “Presented by” credit on event rack cards & direct mail inserts
- Complimentary booth space at 2 Food Truck Rodeos
- Individual sponsor banner displayed at 2020 Food Truck Rodeos
- Two Downtown Garner t-shirts
- Annual listing on Downtown Garner website
Gold Sponsorship – $1,000
- Logo & “Presented by” credit on Downtown Garner’s 2020 public art projects
- Logo & “Gold Sponsor” credit on event rack cards & direct mail inserts
- Complimentary booth space at 2 Food Truck Rodeos
- Logo on “Beer Garden Sponsored by” banner displayed at 2020 Food Truck Rodeos
- Two Downtown Garner t-shirts
- Annual listing on Downtown Garner website
Silver Sponsorship – $500
- Complimentary booth space at one Food Truck Rodeo of your choice
- Logo & “Silver Sponsor” credit on event rack cards & direct mail inserts
- Logo on “Kid Zone Sponsored by” banner displayed at 2020 Food Truck Rodeos
- One Downtown Garner t-shirt
- Annual listing on Downtown Garner website
Bronze Sponsorship – $250
- Complimentary booth space at one Food Truck Rodeo of your choice
- Name & “Bronze Sponsor” credit on event rack cards & direct mail inserts
- Logo on “Band Sponsored by” banner displayed at 2020 Food Truck Rodeos
- Annual listing on Downtown Garner website
Downtown Ambassador Sponsorship – $100
- Name & “Downtown Ambassador” credit on event rack cards & direct mail inserts
- Annual listing on Downtown Garner website
Questions?
Please contact Mari Howe, Downtown Development Manager, at [email protected] or 919-773-4402 by March 8, 2020.
About the Downtown Garner Association
Formed in 2005, the Downtown Garner Association fosters downtown economic revitalization within a context of historic preservation. Downtown Garner is a North Carolina Main Street community; DGA oversees the Main Street program through a public-private partnership with the Town of Garner. DGA is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible for individuals and businesses. Sponsors will receive a donor acknowledgement letter in thanks for their financial support of DGA’s events and programming in Downtown Garner. Visit DowntownGarner.com for more information.
Our Vision
Historic Downtown Garner connects our small-town roots with our future as a growing crossroads of cultural arts, recreation, and creative entrepreneurship in the community. Through private development, public investment, & historic preservation, we’re expanding our downtown to become the destination for local flavor & flair in Garner.
