Experience Downtown Garner
WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
Art Around Town Auction Opens November 26!
Auction Details Bidding Opens: Friday, November 26 - 12pm Bidding Closes: Friday, December 3 - 8pm Bidding takes place at biddingowl.com/ArtAroundTown The Garner Art Around Town public art exhibit wraps up this month, culminating in an online auction of 23 original...
Trick or Treat at Garner Night Market
Garner Night Market Friday, October 22 - 5:00 to 9:00 pm On Main Street from Montague St. to Griffin St. Showcasing Garner's creativity outside in Downtown Garner. Bring the pups and the kiddos for this family-friendly event. Sip on wine or local beer while you shop...
Learn about Garner’s 2021 Bond Referendum
At the Upcoming Downtown & North Garner Community Update Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:30-8:00 pm Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W. Garner Rd. The Downtown Garner Association will host Town of Garner staff for one of the upcoming presentations and...
Downtown Garner is Working in partnership with
Main Street America
Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commtiment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
What is a Destination Business?
Certified NC Destination Businesses are locally owned gems in North Carolina’s Main Street communities that turn a simple visit into a memorable adventure. Whether you’re exploring vibrant downtowns, savoring one‑of‑a‑kind flavors, or diving into arts and culture, these businesses invite you to slow down, connect, and experience each community the way locals do. We are excited to showcase these NC Destination Businesses in Downtown Garner:
NC Main Street
Garner is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Downtown Garner is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.