Located in the heart of the Piedmont is the friendly city of Thomasville, NC. Although smaller than its neighboring cities in North Carolina, Thomasville can make for a fun and exciting getaway for your family with its unique festivities and events held annually. Here are six family-friendly festivals in Thomasville, NC that you can consider bringing your loved ones to for a perfect and memorable family vacation.
11-Acre Flea Market
Located at 825 Julian Ave, the 11-Arce Flea Market is a mostly outdoor market selling a wide variety of cultural food and products from Mexico, Central and South America as well as Asia. The 11-Arce Flea Market has almost 40 years of history in Thomasville, having first opened in 1983 and continuing annually ever since. Expect to find an interesting variety of food, drinks, fresh produce, antiques, electronics, furniture and toys at affordable prices.
Thomasville Farmers Market
This is a 100% producers only farmers market where you can directly purchase quality produce from local certified farmers residing in counties of Davidson, Forsyth, Davie, Montgomery, Rowan, Randolph and Guilford. Not only are the produce fresh and sourced locally, and you can support small businesses as well when you purchase directly from the farmers themselves.
Trackside Train Day
Trackside Train Day celebrates the long rail history in Thomasville. It is an event loved by both train modelers and railfans who enjoy photographing the different types of trains that pass through Thomasville. It features life-sized model train displays, talks by guest speakers from organizations such as N.C Transportation, AmTrak and NCDOT Rail Division, as well as the sale of various memorabilia such as model toys and DVDs. Every year, Trackside Train Day draws In large crowds of locals and tourists alike.
Spring Daze
Organized by the City Beautification Community, Spring Daze takes place on the first Saturday of May each year. Vendors offer a wide variety of flowers, plants, garden accessories, home décor and other novelty items such as jewelry and handcrafted items. There is also good food, music, dance performances and fun activities for children to enjoy.
Everybody’s Day Festival
Held on the last Saturday of September every year, Everybody’s Day is North Carolina’s oldest festival with over 100 years of history. More than 200 vendors participate in the street festival, selling food, handcrafted items, carnival rides and games, music and entertainment. At Everybody’s Day Festival, each and every member of your family is bound to find an activity they will enjoy.
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