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October 10, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM

StreetFest cancelled due to anticipated impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

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Meet you at our spot

StreetFest brings the heart of Downtown Sanford to life, celebrating the people, flavors, sounds, creativity, and local businesses that make our community one of a kind.

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More than a festival, StreetFest is a reflection of what makes Sanford special, a place where local businesses thrive, creativity has a home, and neighbors come together to create something bigger than themselves.

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Explore downtown, discover something new, support local, and experience the energy, character, and community that make Sanford worth celebrating.

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This is Sanford. This is our downtown. This is StreetFest.

Explore the Festival

Live Performances

The streets are the stage. Experience live music, local talent, and nonstop energy throughout Downtown Sanford.

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Festival Food & Drink

Your next favorite bite is waiting. From Downtown staples to food truck favorites, StreetFest brings Sanford’s food scene to the streets.

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FunZone & Activities

Bring the whole crew and let the good times roll. StreetFest’s Fun Zone is packed with inflatables, a Ferris wheel, a petting zoo, hands-on activities, and more!

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Parking for StreetFest 2026

Trolley Stops

Mann Center for the Arts
Free Parking: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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The trolley will depart the Mann Center and travel south on N. Steele Street.

STOP 1 – Gordon Street & N. Steele Street

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STOP 2 – Moore Street & Carthage Street

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STOP 3 – S. Moore Street & Wicker Street

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STOP 4 – Buggy Building/Saladang Patio | 115–121 Chatham Street

Event Schedule

Main Stage Performances

11 AM - 5 PM

Community Performances

10:15 AM - 3 PM

Fiesta Stage

11 AM - 5 PM

Art in the Alley

10 AM - 4 PM

2026 StreetFest Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Block Sponsor

Block Sponsor

Depot Sponsors 

  • Bharat Forge

  • Central Electric Membership Corp

  • Dossenbach’s Finer Furniture

  • FirstHealth

  • Harrington Properties of NC, LLC

  • Smith Group Realty 

  • Tacos El Primo

  • Target Temp

  • Wana Navu Kava Bar

  • Pint-Sized Pastures (in-kind)

  • Elite Storage (in-kind)

Park Sponsors   

  • Adcock

  • Carolina Comfort Air

  • Chick-Fil-A

  • FDR Engineers

  • Lee-Moore Capital Company 

  • ML Consulting

  • Progressive Contracting Company, Inc. 

  • Sanford Contractors

  • South Park Village

  • Stinson Family Dentistry

  • Wilson, Reives, & Doran PLLC

  • Southern Vibes Realty: Get Local with Brandie (in-kind)

  • Sanford Area Growth Alliance (in-kind)

  • Mann Center for the Arts (in-kind)

Train Sponsors 

  • Express Employment Professionals 

  • Harris & Company Insurance 

  • Lee & Associates – Hunter Stewart

  • Mertek Solutions

  • Sanford Antique Mall

  • Wright Group Real Estate

​Downtown Friend   

  • 2nd Glances

  • Benton Whitaker LLP

  • CAPTRUST

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • La Dolce Vita Pizzeria

  • Libations 139

  • Liberty Tax

  • Smith & Smith Orthodontics

  • The Smoke & Barrel

  • Vinous Wine Bar

Location & Logistics

Downtown Sanford, NC

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