What’s New?
Silk Groove Revue -July 24
Live music on the lawn of the Imperial Centre featuring the band, Silk Groove Revue. Admission is free. Bring your…
Matilda The Musical
To change the world, it takes a genius! MATILDA the Musical at the Imperial Centre performs Theatre July 31 –…
National Night Out – August 5
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Come and enjoy the fun, free…
Honey Bee Celebration – August 9
Come and bee delighted at the Honey Bee Celebration. The Imperial Centre will be buzzing with local artisans and vendors….
The Joy of Fashion – August 16
Get ready for The Joy of Fashion — a stylish community celebration hosted by Eki & Rita! Saturday, August 16, 2025,…
The Biggest Bike Link Up in ENC!
Save the Date, Augusut 23, for the biggest bike link up in eastern N.C. Calling all motorcycle, social and sling…
Explore Downtown
Enjoy an eclectic mix of cuisine ranging from American favorites to Jamaican specialties and everything in between. Or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of wine.
From artwork and home-crafted bath soaps to stunning floral creations and furniture, you can find it in downtown Rocky Mount.
Thanks to an expanding array of residential options, you can live just footsteps from your favorite restaurants and shops in downtown Rocky Mount.
From the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences to the Rocky Mount Event Center, there’s always something going on for families to enjoy.
Experience Downtown Rocky Mount
Doing Business
Rocky Mount’s historic downtown offers a mix of retail, restaurants, and service, reflecting the town’s diversity, strong sense of community, and ideal geographic setting.
Accolades

Main Street America Accredited
As a Main Street America Accredited member, Rocky Mount is in the top tier recognition of Main Street America communities. A 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.
Nationally recognized. Locally powered.

North Carolina Main Street Community
Rocky Mount is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Downtown Rocky Mount 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.