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Launchgarner

Jan 1, 2026 | Business, Development, Uncategorized

Give back this year by investing in the next generation of local entrepreneurs✨
LaunchGARNER supports and develops entrepreneurs and small businessess in under-resourced communities in Garner and Southeast Raleigh, by providing access to business loans, business development services, and networking opportunities. All of this is provided for FREE to our LaunchGARNER students because of our partners and sponsors!
We NEED YOUR HELP! Do you have 8-10 hours total over the course of 5 months that you would like to invest in others? LaunchGARNER is looking for mentors and sponsors to help guide small business owners as they grow their ideas into successful ventures. Your time, expertise or support can make a lasting impact on our local economy and community. Start 2026 by helping a Garner business launch and thrive.
Visit LaunchGARNER for more information.
Paint on Main Scavenger Hunt

Paint on Main Scavenger Hunt

Dec 2, 2025 | Main Street, Public Art, Uncategorized

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in Downtown Garner and we would love for you come visit us!! Our “artist elves” have been busy decking the windows of our local merchants and we invite you to check out our Scavenger Hunt. Your photo entries could help you WIN Downtown Garner gift cards (valued up to $50). It’s easy to play, just follow these simple steps:

1. 📍 Come to Main Street and check out our holiday Paint on Main by local artists.
2. 🤳 Scan the QR Code on one of the paintings for our scavenger hunt clues.
3. 📸 Snap a pic that matches the clue.
4. #️⃣ Post your pics on our downtowngarner Facebook and Instagram pages using #paintonmain
🎨 The more pics you post of our Paint on Main artwork, the more chances you have to win!! Winners will be randomly selected on 12/12, 12/19, and 1/9/26. Come celebrate the holidays with us!
🎨 All Call for Artists…Paint on Main in Downtown Garner

🎨 All Call for Artists…Paint on Main in Downtown Garner

Oct 29, 2025 | Events, Main Street, Public Art, Uncategorized

🎨 All Call for Artists: Help Bring Holiday Magic to Downtown Garner!

The holidays are right around the corner — and Paint on Main is calling on local artists to help transform Downtown Garner into a festive winter wonderland! ❄️

We’re inviting creative painters of all experience levels and ages (12 and up) to take part in our Paint on Main Window Painting Event. Artists will decorate storefront windows along Main Street with cheerful, holiday-themed designs. From snowflakes and Santa hats to cozy winter scenes, each window will tell a story that spreads joy throughout our community.

✨ Event Details:
📅 When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Logistics Meeting (5:30 – 120 E. Main St)

                      Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Paint on Main Event (8am – 5pm)

                     Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Paint Removal (8am until done)

📍 Where: Downtown Garner

🎨 Who Can Participate: Local artists, students, and community creatives of all ages (12 & up) and skill levels

🎨 Sketchesmust be in color, including background color or clear glass: DUE by midnight 11/10/25 to stacy@grafixhouse.net.

🖌️ Theme: Holiday Cheer or Winter Magic

***ALL kids must have an adult present to participate.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent, bring beauty to our downtown, and be part of a cherished local tradition that brightens Garner for the holidays. For more details,

Click Here for More Details
New Date for Trick-or-Eat/Garner Night Out/Touch-A-Truck

New Date for Trick-or-Eat/Garner Night Out/Touch-A-Truck

Oct 24, 2025 | Events, Main Street, Uncategorized

WE ARE SUPER EXCITED TO SHARE OUR NEW DATE!! JOIN US NOVEMBER 7, 6-9PM
🎃🚒 Downtown Garner Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo + Garner Night Out + Touch-a-Truck! 🚓🍔
Get ready for an epic night of food, fun, and community in Downtown Garner! We’re combining three awesome events into one unforgettable evening:
🍭👻 Costumes encouraged – kids can Trick-or-Treat down Main Street!
🎃 Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo – Come hungry and taste your way through a lineup of delicious food trucks:
All on Top Dogz, Bundts by Brenee, Greek on Wheels, Island Flavour, Mama’s y Papa’s, Monique’s Rollin’ Stove, Piony BBQ, Quench 305, Soul’s Kitchen, Taco Costa Grande, The Rican Lab
🚓 Garner Night Out with Garner Police – Meet your local officers, check out police vehicles, and learn how we work together to keep our community safe and strong! 👮‍♀️
🚒 Touch-a-Truck with Garner Police, Garner Fire & Public Works Kids (and kids at heart!) can explore fire trucks, heavy machinery, and more. Honk the horn, climb aboard, and see how these everyday heroes keep Garner running smoothly. 🚛🔥
The Marines, Costco, Alpaca, East Coast Towing, EMS, Wake County Sheriff’s Office, AT&T, ABC, Incident Management, and Chase!
🛍️ Shop Main Street retailers & local vendors:
Able to Serve, Cherry’s Products, Enchanted Beads, Garner Fire, Garner PAAL, Garner Parks, Garner Police, Imperfect Creations, In Your Face, Integrity Storage, JC Design Apparel Shop, Lemon Drop Lemonade, Love Mary Ann Art & Designs, Pistol Penny’s Popcorn, Poole Family YMCA, Rescue Treats, Southern Sparkle Sisters, Swift Creek Giftworks
🍻🍷Enjoy our social district with beverages from Shady’s Bar and Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge.
Update…Trick-or-Eat is postponed

Update…Trick-or-Eat is postponed

Oct 11, 2025 | Events, Main Street, Uncategorized

Due to the expected inclement weather, the Town of Garner and the Downtown Garner Association have decided to postpone this evening’s Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo and Garner Night Out. When a new date for the event has been determined, we will share that information on social media and on the websites DowntownGarner.com and GarnerNC.gov. We look forward to seeing everyone at the rescheduled event.