Experience Downtown Garner
WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
2024 dOWNTOWN GARNER EVENT SCHEDULE
Exciting News for 2024 in Downtown Garner! We're thrilled to unveil our event calendar for the year ahead! Get ready for a year full of fun, community, and memorable experiences. Mark your calendars with these dates and stay tuned for more details on each...
Shady’s Grand Reopening
Shady's Grand rEOPENING! Friday, fEBRUARY 2 - 5:00 to 9:00 pm MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please Join Us on February 2nd for the unveiling of the NEW SHADY'S!! The new Shady's is a SLEEKER, MORE COMFORTABLE, MORE SOPHISTICATED EXPERIENCE! We will have Curry in a Hurry NC Food...
Garner Christmas Parade is December 2nd!
(Subject to Change Depending on Weather) The Garner Optimist Club, Christmas Parade Committee and the Town of Garner are partnering this year to combine the town’s holiday block party and tree lighting with the Christmas Parade. This makes for an afternoon of fun and...
Downtown Garner is Working in partnership with
Main Street America
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, the Downtown Garner Association is a recognized leading program among the national network of neighborhoods and communities that 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.
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
The Downtown Garner Association is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Garner Association 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.