WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Here's what's going on in Williamston and surrounding areas:
Pumpkin or Ghost Topiary Workshop: Held on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 PM at The Small Shop on Main (125 W. Main St.), this is a creative craft workshop to paint and decorate seasonal topiaries.
Wynn Farms Friday Night Market: On Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM, head to Wynn Farms Produce and Mercantile (3695 Everetts Rd.) for an outdoor, family-friendly evening market featuring local vendors.
Chunky Hand Knit Pillow Workshop: Happening Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM at The Small Shop on Main.
Bridgerton: Masquerade in Martin Gala: An upscale, formal-attire masquerade event on Saturday, September 19 from 5:41 PM to 11:00 PM at the Roanoke Country Club for ages 25 and older.
Adult Acrylic Painting Class: Hosted on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 PM at The Small Shop on Main.
Carolina Stampede Music Fest: Running September 25-26, 2026, downtown Williamston hosts the 30th annual festival with two days of live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and family fun in the heart of Main Street.
Live Music at The Trough: Every Friday night (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) through September at Ribeyes of Williamston's outdoor seating area, featuring local artists like Jacob Watkins, Barefoot Manner, Joseph Starr, and Honeybee Kind.
September 25-26, 2026 ' Downtown Williamston, NC
Williamston Downtown, Inc. proudly presents the 30th annual Carolina Stampede Music Fest, a high-energy Main Street celebration uniting thousands of music lovers from across North Carolina and beyond.
Held in the heart of downtown Williamston, the Stampede is a vibrant, family-friendly weekend of:
Live musical performances
Craft and novelty vendors
Delicious food trucks
Community fun and entertainment
Whether you're here to dance in the streets, discover local artistry, or support small businesses, the Carolina Stampede is an experience you won't want to miss.
Festival Highlights
Friday Night KickoffThe Carolina Stampede Main Stage opens Friday evening with high-energy performances to launch the weekend in style.
Saturday Morning PageantThe Carolina Stampede Princess Pageant shines a spotlight on local talent, confidence, and charm on the Community Stage.
All-Day Music and EntertainmentEnjoy an eclectic lineup of artists performing the best in country, rock, beach music, and more - plus games, prizes, and family-friendly fun throughout the day.
Saturday Night FinaleAs the sun sets, rising stars take the stage for an electrifying grand finale that brings the whole town together.
Past performers include:The Embers, Ace Party Band, Mariachi Band, Vintage Cross, Martin County High School Marching Band - and many more.
Martin Memorial Library Events
200 N Smithwick St, Williamston, NC, United States, North Carolina 27892
Get ready for a night of spooky fun at the library!
Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-6:30 PM -Monster Mash with the Martin Community Players! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening featuring photos, candy, a spooky story, hot chocolate, apple cider, and a special treat!
Family-friendly costumes are encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite monster, witch, superhero, or anything delightfully spooky.
You won't want to miss this spooktacular evening of fun, treats, and community! We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready to meet some amazing eight-legged guests at Martin Memorial Library!
Friday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM -Spoodcraft at MML!
Spoodcraft is a husband-and-wife team of professional spider breeders who specialize in breeding jumping spiders and tarantulas. They'll be joining us for a fun and educational program all about these fascinating creatures!
Learn about: Caring for pet spiders Creating and maintaining spider habitats Spider life cycles and environments An exciting exhibit of live spiders, including jumping spiders and tarantulas!
This program is perfect for children and adults of all ages, whether you're already a spider enthusiast or just curious to learn more about these incredible animals.
Come see some live spiders, learn something new, and discover that spiders might be a little more fascinating than frightening!