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Enjoyed a lovely hike at the Fred and Alice Stanback Nature Preserve! A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special shoutout to Elias Barber from the College Wildlife Society for being our fantastic guide! 🌲🌼

Pick Your Own Strawberries officially starts this Friday, April 17! 🍓 Pick Your Own Hours: 🍓 Monday - Friday: 12 - 6 pm 🍓 Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm Get your tickets now at …tersonfarmmarkettours.ticketspice.com/spring-fun-on-….

🚜🚂 TRACTORS & TRAINS IS COMING TO SPENCER! Get ready for one of the most unique family events of the spring at the @visitnctm The Tractors & Trains event returns April 17–18, bringing together the best of farm life and railroad history for a full day of fun. 🌾 Explore antique & modern tractors 🚂 Ride the train through the historic Spencer Shops 🚜 See farm equipment and live demonstrations 🎶 Enjoy music, hayrides, and family-friendly activities This event is packed with hands-on fun for all ages—a perfect weekend outing right here in Rowan County! 🎟️ Get all the details and plan your visit: 👉 bit.ly/4bW6cUU Make plans now—this is one you don’t want to miss! #RowanCounty #NCTransportationMuseum #TractorsAndTrains #FamilyFun #RowanCountyWeather

🌎🎶 Earth Day Jam is back in Downtown Salisbury, bringing a full day of live music, local vendors, sustainability, and community vibes to Bell Tower Green on Saturday, April 18. 📍 Bell Tower Green 🌞 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

🐐 Barnyard Baby Days at Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. is back—and it’s one of those can’t-miss spring traditions right here in Rowan County! From cuddly lambs and playful goats to wagon rides, open play areas, and picture-perfect photo spots… this is the kind of day that turns into lifelong memories for the whole family. 🌼 Breathe in that fresh spring air 📸 Snap those sweet family photos 🐓 Let the kids (and let’s be honest… adults too) meet the barnyard babies It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring close to home! 📅 April 11–12, 18–19, & 25–26 👉 Plan your visit and get all the details here: bit.ly/4m0M1Zw #RowanCountyWeather #PattersonFarm #BarnyardBabyDays #SpringInRowan #FamilyFun

America 250 NC Film Fridays, RPL HQ, Fri., April 17, 2 p.m. Join us for ep. 2 of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution”, followed by a discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is geared toward ages 18 & up. No registration is required. Questions? 704-216-8232

Homeschool and Special Needs Day are almost here! 💙 Special Needs Day – May 12 📚 Homeschool Day – May 14 Enjoy hands-on learning, farm activities, and fresh spring air for the whole family! 🍓 Visit visitpattersonfarm.com/educational-to… for tickets and more information.

Wish Upon a Star Family Storytime RPL HQ Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. Children and their caregivers are invited for stories and songs followed by a craft to decorate stars. This program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. To learn more, call 704-216-8234.

Fresh, local flavor is back 🌱✨ Farmers Market season is officially kicking off across Rowan County - and your farm fresh options just got a whole lot better. 📅 Mark your calendars: 🧺 Salisbury Farmers Market – Opening April 18, 2026 at the Railwalk Pavilion- Every Saturday 🧺 China Grove Farmers Market – Opening May 3, 2026 at Cannon Recreation Park - Every Sunday 🧺 Kannapolis Farmers Market – Opening May 7, 2026 at the corner of Vance Ave and Dale Earnhardt Blvd - Every Thursday From just-picked produce to locally made goods, it’s the perfect way to shop fresh, support local, and make a morning (or Sunday stroll) out of it. 🧑‍🌾 Learn more about these farmers markets and other events on our event calendar: >>buff.ly/oLfJuf3 🛏️ Turn your market trip into a full weekend getaway: Book your stay through our Stay & Play package on our site and get 50% back in VISA rewards to spend at local shops, restaurants, and more - making your visit go even further. >>buff.ly/65Dydc5 #VisitRowanCountyNC

🎉 Celebrate 10 years of 🍻 @NewSarumBrewing at their AnniBEERsary in 📍 Downtown Salisbury, N.C. on April 25th! From 12-9PM, enjoy live music all day, fresh beer releases, local vendors, and that laid-back, small-town charm that just hits different. 🍺 New Sarum's 10th AnniBEERsary Celebration 📍 New Sarum Brewing Company | Salisbury, N.C. 📅 April 25, 2026 | 12PM - 9PM Learn more about this original event and start planning: >>buff.ly/SvqwvSN Make it more than a day trip - turn it into an easy weekend getaway. 🛏️ With our Spring in Rowan County Stay & Play Package, when you book your stay, you’ll receive a VISA e-Gift Card worth 50% of your stay - so you can spend less on travel and more on experiences. 💳 >>buff.ly/RXLT61s Good music. Cold beer. Great value. No long drive required. #VisitRowanCountyNC

America 250 is here - and 📍 Rowan County is ready to celebrate all April long! Communities across the country are honoring 🦅 America’s 250th anniversary, and Rowan County is proud to be part of this once-in-a-generation milestone. From historic sites to local celebrations, April is full of meaningful ways to connect with the stories that shaped our nation. Upcoming April America 250 Events in Rowan County: ✨ April 11 | America 250 - Revolutionary War Patriots Marker Ceremony | Third Creek Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, N.C. (@TownClevelandNC) ✨ April 11 | Town of Granite Quarry 125 Years in the Making: Celebration Series - Spring into 125 | Granite Civic Park ✨ April 14 | Striving for Freedom Panel Discussion | Rowan Public Library - Salisbury (@RowanLibraryNC) ✨ April 16 | "Logistics of Liberty" A250 Presentation | N.C. Transportation Museum (@VisitNCTM) Our 💻 America 250 in Rowan County webpage is your go-to resource for discovering how to celebrate locally. Throughout the year, museums, towns, attractions, and cultural organizations across the county will host special events highlighting the people, places, and moments that define American history. 🔗 Explore the America 250 in Rowan County webpage! >>buff.ly/NA7JAM2 🎉 Hosting an America 250 event? Local organizers can submit exhibits, programs, and celebrations directly through the page to be featured as part of Rowan County’s official commemoration. It’s more than a calendar - it’s a community-wide celebration. 🛏️ Make it a commemorative getaway. Planning to attend an event? Turn your visit into an overnight stay and earn 50% back as a VISA e-Gift Card when you book a qualifying Stay & Play Package through our website. 💳 Experience history by day, explore more of Rowan County by night - and get rewarded for it. #VisitRowanCountyNC

🚜🚂 TRACTORS & TRAINS IS COMING TO SPENCER! Get ready for one of the most unique family events of the spring at the N.C. Transportation Museum! The Tractors & Trains event returns April 17–18, bringing together the best of farm life and railroad history for a full day of fun. 🌾 Explore antique & modern tractors 🚂 Ride the train through the historic Spencer Shops 🚜 See farm equipment and live demonstrations 🎶 Enjoy music, hayrides, and family-friendly activities This event is packed with hands-on fun for all ages—a perfect weekend outing right here in Rowan County! 🎟️ Get all the details and plan your visit: 👉 bit.ly/4bW6cUU Make plans now—this is one you don’t want to miss! #RowanCounty #NCTransportationMuseum #TractorsAndTrains #FamilyFun #RowanCountyWeather

Celebrate the season at Hurley Park’s Spring Celebration — a perfect afternoon for the whole family. Enjoy: 🎶 Live music 🫧 A Soap Bubble Circus 🥪 Snacks & picnicking 🌿 Outdoor activities 🐎 Carriage rides …and more 📅 April 12, 2 – 4 p.m. 📍 Hurley Park

🐐 Barnyard Baby Days at @Patterson_Farm is back—and it’s one of those can’t-miss spring traditions right here in Rowan County! From cuddly lambs and playful goats to wagon rides, open play areas, and picture-perfect photo spots… this is the kind of day that turns into lifelong memories for the whole family. 🌼 Breathe in that fresh spring air 📸 Snap those sweet family photos 🐓 Let the kids (and let’s be honest… adults too) meet the barnyard babies It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring close to home! 📅 April 11–12, 18–19, & 25–26 👉 Plan your visit and get all the details here: bit.ly/4m0M1Zw #RowanCountyWeather #PattersonFarm #BarnyardBabyDays #SpringInRowan #FamilyFun

🍓✨ Something sweet is on the way! Keep an eye out for updates on fresh berries, pick-your-own days, and all the strawberry fun coming soon at Patterson Farm. Tickets for pick your own strawberries are on sale now at …tersonfarmmarkettours.ticketspice.com/spring-fun-on-….

🍒 The Cheerwine Festival is almost here… why rush home when you can turn it into a full weekend escape? (@DrinkCheerwine) Stay close to the excitement in 📍 Rowan County, N.C. and keep the good times going long after the last sip of that original cherry flavor. 🛏️ Book through our Stay & Play Package and you’ll score a VISA e-Gift Card worth 50% of your stay 💳 More reason to say yes to: 🍔 Festival favorites 🛍️ Shopping around Downtown Salisbury 🍻 Local breweries & one-of-a-kind experiences Make it more than a day trip - make it a weekend to remember. 🔗 Book your Stay & Play Package: >>buff.ly/y0vtJ2w ⏰ Hurry - this limited-time offer ends May 12 at 4PM, and rooms are going fast for festival weekend! #VisitRowanCountyNC

🐐 Barnyard Baby Days at @Patterson_Farm is back—and it’s one of those can’t-miss spring traditions right here in Rowan County! From cuddly lambs and playful goats to wagon rides, open play areas, and picture-perfect photo spots… this is the kind of day that turns into lifelong memories for the whole family. 🌼 Breathe in that fresh spring air 📸 Snap those sweet family photos 🐓 Let the kids (and let’s be honest… adults too) meet the barnyard babies It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring close to home! 📅 April 11–12, 18–19, & 25–26 👉 Plan your visit and get all the details here: bit.ly/4m0M1Zw #RowanCountyWeather #PattersonFarm #BarnyardBabyDays #SpringInRowan #FamilyFun

🍻 We’re raising a glass to the local breweries that make Rowan County a great place to sip and stay awhile. Check out our guide to breweries (and wineries!) right here in Rowan County: yourrowan.com/wineries-and-b… 📸 New Sarum Brewing #NationalBeerDay #NCBreweries #NCWineries

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