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First Friday
First Friday 2024 is going to be amazing this year, featuring a mix of new and returning events that promise to be better than ever before! With a wide range of activities to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all,… Read More »First Friday
48 Hour Film Festival
April 19 – 21 • Celebrating the diverse stories made by the Rocky Mount community members within a 48-hour time frame. Kickoff Event: Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m. – Imperial Centre Theatre Movies will be screened at the Festival Premier on Sunday, April 21… Read More »48 Hour Film Festival
May 23 – Band Of Oz
May 23, 2024 – Band Of Oz at Downtown Live
June 6 – Trial By Fire
June 6 – Trial By Fire (Journey Tribute Band)
June 20 – Jim Quick & Coastline
June 20 – Jim Quick & Coastline
July 11 – The Legacy Motown Revue
July 11 – The Legacy Motown Revue
July 25 – Chairmen Of The Board
July 25 – Chairmen Of The Board
August 8 – Love Tribe
August 8 – Love Tribe
August 22 – The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
August 22 – The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Experience Downtown Rocky Mount Quarterly Newsletter
Download the quarterly newsletter here (2MB PDF).
Kevin McLaughlin: Main Street Champion
Kevin McLaughlin, founder and owner of Larema Coffee House, is Rocky Mount’s 2023 Main Street Champion. He was recognized Thursday at the NC Main Street conference in Statesboro. McLaughlin opened his coffee shop and restaurant three years ago on South Washington Street in downtown Rocky… Read More »Kevin McLaughlin: Main Street Champion
Downtown Visitor’s Guide
Updated downtown visitor’s guide include information on 11 restaurants and 19 shops. Download Visitor’s Guide (PDF)
Pathways to Funding
The City of Rocky Mount will host a capital symposium in response to concerns regarding access to capital for downtown business owners and investors. The event is free and open to all small business owners interested in accessing capital to start or grow their small… Read More »Pathways to Funding
NC by Train, Rocky Mount
Article from Our State magazine focuses on how train passengers can enjoy in Rocky Mount. Visit Our State magazine to read more!
Day Tripping to Downtown Rocky Mount
Article from Our State magazine highlights downtown’s events, murals, restaurants and the Imperial Centre’s state-of-the-art children’s museum. Visit Our State magazine to read more!
Main to Main Trail
Download poster here.
Last Downtown Live!
The final Downtown Live! of the 2022 season will be held at the Rocky Mount Event Center in Downtown Rocky Mount on September 8.
A Walk Along the Tracks
By Janice Davis Historic buildings have always drawn my interest, even at first glance. Driving down Main St. a year and a half ago, seeing the train, hearing its whistle while moving slowly down the track was a special moment for my husband and myself.… Read More »A Walk Along the Tracks
NABS Deli and Coffee Shop
Video credit: Nabs_Online from Pete Lewis on Vimeo. After establishing Prime Smoke House as a best dining experience in Downtown Rocky Mount and throughout the Region, Ed and Yalem have done it again. Next it’s NABS Deli and Coffee Shop where everything is baked fresh… Read More »NABS Deli and Coffee Shop