Friday, March 13, 2020
26th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off
The ACC Chili Cook-Off will take place Friday, March 13, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A BARGAIN PRICED $7.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread,…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Saturday, November 23 5:00-8:00pm
Join downtown Morganton on the Saturday before Thanksgiving for a holiday celebration for the entire family! Come out to the Courthouse Square at 5:30pm for the Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony and…
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Thursday, October 31 3:00-6:00pm
Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and everything in between! Come to Downtown Morganton Thursday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating and…
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 12-7pm
The Annual October Oyster and Shrimp Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Burke Arts Council, will take place on Saturday, October 19th on the Old Court House Square and the Burke Arts Council…
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic…
Friday, July 26
Band: Buick MacKane – Southern Rock
Buick MacKane closes out the 2019 season of the TGIF Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 26th. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm offering a…
Friday, June 7
Band: Surf Cavalier – Indie Rock
Surf Cavalier hits the TGIF stage for the first time on Friday, June 7th! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm offering a selection of dining and…
Friday, May 3
Band: The Extraordinaires – Variety
The Extraordinaires kick off the TGIF Concert Series on Friday, May 3rd! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm offering a selection of dining and…
Come out on Friday nights to the Downtown Morganton TGIF Summer Concert Series
As always, TGIF is a FREE summer concert series!
TGIF runs May 3 through July 26 in 2019! Bands perform from 7:00pm till 10:00pm with food and beverage vendors opening at 6:00pm. TGIF is a rain or shine event. Bring…
Opening Day: Saturday Market
Saturday, April 27
Dates: April 27 – October 26, 2019
Time: 8:00am until 12:00 noon
Join us for the opening day of the 2019 season of the Morganton Farmers Market. The Saturday Morganton Farmers Market is located at 300 Beach Street, behind Maria’s Italian…
Thursday, March 14, 2019
25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Burke County Farm Bureau Insurance
The ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Farm Bureau Insurance will take place Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A…
On a dark night in the Linville Gorge area of Morganton, North Carolina, you might witness the one of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s biggest mysteries, the Brown Mountain Lights. For hundreds of years people have seen ghostly lights moving through the valley from certain vantage points in Burke County….
MORGANTON, N.C. – Several of North Carolina’s premier breweries will showcase beers from NC-sourced ingredients at the State of Origin Beer Festival Saturday, June 11.
This popular event returns to downtown Morganton’s courthouse…
