FIREMEN’S FESTIVAL
Garner’s oldest festival (formerly known as
Firemen’s Day) features a variety of vendors,
food, a live fire demonstration, a raffle and a
much-loved parade of firetrucks and other
first-responder vehicles. It all takes place
the first Saturday in October around the fire
station at the corner of Benson Road and
Main Street.
TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAILS
This event promises a fun, safe, familyfriendly
opportunity for little ghosts and
goblins to 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.
GARNER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
The Town historically has brought holiday
cheer to Main Street in Downtown Garner
with a tree-lighting event and parade. Garner
Performing Arts Center also typically has
holiday-related events. As of the time of
publication, Town staff were re-evaluating
Garner’s holiday celebrations. More
information will be available later in the year.
Please visit garnernc.gov for updates.
Garner Remembers
and Honors
MEMORIAL DAY AND
VETERANS DAY
The Garner Veterans
Memorial at Lake Benson
Park (921 Buffaloe Road)
is the 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 sacrifice.
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
Magnet High Symphonic Band typically form
the core of the event.
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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