Experience Downtown Garner
WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
Partner with Downtown Garner in 2026
Downtown Garner continues to grow as a vibrant hub for community connection, local business, and unforgettable experiences—and our sponsors play a vital role in making it all happen. As we look ahead to 2026, the Downtown Garner Association (DGA) is excited to offer a...
Launchgarner
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...
Paint on Main Scavenger Hunt
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...
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.