Special Events
NOTE: Some events in 2020 may be cancelled or
postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please visit garnernc.gov for updates.
Our nationally accredited and award-winning
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Department, and other key partners in the
community, offer an array of events throughout
the year that bring Garner together to discover,
play and celebrate.
GROUNDHOG DAY AT WHITE DEER PARK
Move over Punxsutawney Phil, Sir Walter Wally and
other furry forecasters—Garner’s got the real deal
in Snerd. Garner’s groundhog prognosticator and
other animals from the nonprofit group CLAWS
are the stars on Groundhog Day at White Deer
Park (2400 Aversboro Road). There are always
plenty of activities for the kids and families. Snerd
reveals his prediction to the mayor at noon.
SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Garner marks the end of
winter at its annual Spring
Eggstravaganza on a Saturday
at Lake Benson Park (921
Buffaloe Road). In addition to the always-popular
egg hunts, there’s entertainment, games, arts and
crafts activities and more.
JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Historically, local residents and visitors from across
the region have come together at Lake Benson
Park (921 Buffaloe Road) to celebrate our nation’s
birthday. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
this celebration has been canceled in 2020. The
Town is planning an alternative Independence Day
celebration that includes a television show with a
number of performances by artists with Garner
ties. The Town hopes to reschedule fireworks for
later in 2020. Please visit garnernc.gov for updates.
Downtown Food Truck Rodeos
Downtown Garner is becoming home to more and
more events, including the April Foods and Trick-or-
Eat food truck rodeos on Main Street, and pop-up
food and crafts markets at Garner Recreational
Park (205 E. Garner Road). With the addition of
the Garner Recreation Center in 2020, historic
downtown Garner is sure to continue to be a hub
for recreation, entertainment and the arts.
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