CARNAVAL LATINO
This festival, held annually in mid- to late
September, celebrates the richness and
diversity of our community. The event
features live music, food vendors, hands-on
activities and crafts for kids and informational
booths and tables.
FIREMEN’S FESTIVAL
Garner’s oldest festival (formerly known as
Firemen’s Day) features a variety of vendors,
food, a live fi re demonstration, a raffl e and a
much-loved parade of fi retrucks and other
fi rst-responder vehicles. It all takes place the
fi rst Saturday in October around the fi re station
at the corner of Benson Road and Main Street.
trick-or-treat on the beautiful trails at White
Deer Park (2400 Aversboro Road). Thousands
of visitors and dozens of local businesses and
organizations participate in this free event.
LIGHT UP MAIN/CHRISTMAS PARADE
On the fi rst Friday evening in December,
Garner’s downtown is transformed into a
holiday wonderland during the Light Up
Main festival (featuring the annual tree-
lighting ceremony) on Garner’s Main Street.
Local entertainment livens up the evening,
and children have the chance to visit with
Santa and Mrs. Claus. The next afternoon,
Garner comes together for the annual
Christmas Parade, one of Garner’s most
cherished traditions.
TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAILS
This event promises a fun, safe, family-friendly
opportunity for l ittle ghosts and goblins to
Garner Remembers and Honors
Magnet High
Symphonic Band
typically form the
core of the event.
MEMORIAL DAY AND
VETERANS DAY
The Garner Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson
Park (921 Buffaloe Road) is site for the town’s
annual Memorial Day observance. Local
veterans groups and the Town of Garner
sponsor this tribute to those who have made
the ultimate sacrifi ce.
Garner traditionally marks Veterans Day at an
observance at Aversboro Road Baptist Church
(1600 Aversboro Road). Speakers, singing
performances and a mini-concert by the Garner
CELEBRATION
OF THE LIFE
AND LEGACY
OF THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
The greater Garner community comes together annually
on a Sunday in mid-January to honor the civil rights
leader and interpret his life and legacy in the context of
our times. The event is held at Garner Performing Arts
Center (742 W. Garner Road).
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