Albemarle Downtown

06/17/2026

⚾️🐱 TOMORROW NIGHT: Chamber Business After Hours at the Wampus Cats Game! 🍻✨

Ready for a fun evening out at the ballpark? Join the Chamber tomorrow evening to watch the Uwharrie Wampus Cats take on the Ducks! We will be gathering in the cool shade under the big tent—the perfect spot to beat the heat, enjoy some stadium concessions, catch up with friends and neighbors, and cheer on the home team.

💥 EXCLUSIVE PERK: The first 25 Chamber members to RSVP get a FREE ticket to the game! Tickets are limited, so grab your spot in the lineup before they're gone!

🗓️ When: Tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Game starts at 7:00 PM)
📍 Where: Don Montgomery Memorial Park (Look for us under the big tent!), 500 US-52 Business, Albemarle, NC

👇 Claim your ticket and RSVP here:
https://web.stanlychamber.org/atlas/events/june-business-after-hours-chamber-night-at-uwharrie-wampus-cats-3182/details

06/16/2026

🌽The Wednesday Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market is OPEN! 🍅

Come stock up on fresh, local produce and support your local farmers and makers! There’s nothing better than fresh-picked goodness straight from the source. Shop local, eat fresh, and help support the hardworking vendors who make our community special. 💚

📍Market Station, 501 West Main St.
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM

Come see us this morning and grab your favorites before they’re gone!

06/16/2026

In March of 1932, a new building was constructed at the corner of South Second Street and King Avenue in Albemarle by local contractor D.A. Holbrooks. The new structure housed a taxi stand on one side and a “wiener shop” on the other. It is not clear when the “wiener shop” became known as Central Lunch, but a restaurant was in this location for many decades.

According to the September 27, 1977 Stanly News and Press, the building was undergoing a major renovation at that time. It was at this point that the building was covered with brick.

According to business owner George Carpenter, many of the bricks that were being used were from a number of local historic buildings that no longer existed. There were bricks from the old Stanly County Courthouse, the old Stanly County Jail, the old First Lutheran Education Building, along with bricks from the old East Albemarle and New London schools.

The photos show the bricks along the front, side and back of the building. Exactly which bricks are from those buildings is not known.

The new property owner recently received a Catalyst Grant award to redevelop the property. More information to come!

{Lewis P. Bramlett - Stanly County Historical Society}

06/12/2026

🌽☀️ SATURDAY MARKET + LIVE COOKING DEMO! 👩‍🍳🍅
Make plans to join us for the Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market this Saturday, June 13th for a morning full of fresh, local goodness — PLUS our monthly Cooking Demonstration & Flavor Experience! 🌿✨

📍 Market Station – 501 West Main St., Albemarle
🕗 Market Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👩‍🍳 FREE Cooking Demonstration: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Come shop fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, flowers, honey, plants, handmade items, and so much more while supporting your local farmers and makers! Then stick around for our Second Saturday Flavor Experience in partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension – Stanly County!

🍴 Cooking Demo Schedule:
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM – Live Cooking Demonstration
🥗 10:00–11:00 AM – FREE Samples + Nutrition Q&A

Get inspired with fresh seasonal ingredients, learn new recipes, and taste delicious creations made with market-fresh products! It’s a fun (and tasty!) experience for all ages.

🌻 This Week’s Vendors Include:
• All Seasons Farm
• B Sweet Bakery
• Granville Lane Farm
• Little Bear Farm
• Huneycutt Ventures Meats
• Berry Busy Farm
• NC Bee Exchange
• Fine Family Farm
• Elam Acres Flower Farm and Apiary
• Mini Boutique
• Gifted Treats By Glo
• Laxton's Family Farm
• Christy’s Country Produce
• Mountain View Nursery
• Custom Wreaths
• Alive Revive & Thrive
• Miss Catie's Blooms
• Old School Mill
• Lakeside Produce
• Hillside Farm
• Micro Magic

🛍️ Bring your reusable bags, bring your appetite, and come spend your Saturday morning with us in Downtown Albemarle! Fresh food, friendly faces, and a fun cooking experience — what more could you ask for? 💛

06/10/2026

🌽🥕 The Wednesday Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market is OPEN! 🌻🍅

Come stock up on fresh, local produce and support your local farmers!💚

📍Market Station, 501 West Main St.
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM

Come see us this morning and grab your favorites before they’re gone!

Albemarle Downtown

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Everything you need to know about the Lights of Liberty Drone Show at City Lake Park tonight, Friday, June 5 at 9 p.m.

250 illuminated drones, choreographed to music and narration, will paint patriotic stories across the night sky. And best of all—it’s FREE!

📍 Location: City Lake Park, 815 Concord Rd, Albemarle
🕠 Come Early: Food Truck Friday runs 5:30–9 p.m. with food trucks, live music from Heart Breaker, and open‑lawn seating.
🚗 Parking: Limited at the park—arrive early or carpool.
🚌 Free Shuttle: Park at Market Station (501 W Main St) and ride the free continuous shuttle from 6–11 p.m., courtesy of Friendly Chevrolet.
🎁 Giveaway: First 800 cars receive a free LED light‑up American flag from the City of Albemarle Electric Division & ElectriCities.

Huge thank you to Uwharrie Bank for sponsoring this one‑of‑a‑kind show.
Learn more: stanlycountyamerica250.org/lights-of-liberty-show

06/04/2026

Don’t forget, tonight’s the night! The Stanly County Historical Society presentation "The History of Pfeiffer University - from Emily Prudden to the Center for Health Sciences" is open to the public and free. Come hear Pfeiffer University president Dr. Scott Bullard share the fascinating story! Free tours of the Center for Health Sciences will be available after the presentation!