This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Thomasville, drawing thousands of visitors from across the Southeast.
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Lexington Bar to Host Oktoberfest Celebration with Root Beer Twist, Sept. 27th
The Oktoberfest activities will run throughout the day at participating bars, giving Lexington locals and visitors alike the chance to sample seasonal drinks, enjoy food specials, and soak up the festival atmosphere.
Thomasville’s 6th Annual Everybody’s Night kicks off, Friday
Thomasville’s 6th Annual Everybody’s Night kicks off Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, with free live music, local eats, and a lively beer garden downtown. Headliners include country artist Alex Key and Americana favorites Delta Son. With the expanded Social District, you can now stroll both sides of the tracks with a Cross Ties beverage in hand. The celebration continues Saturday with Everybody’s Day — making it a full weekend of community and fun!
DaiTrell, the circle leads him home, Sept 20th celebration
For Lexington native DaiTrell, the past decade has been more than music—it’s been a journey. Ten years after the release of his debut album The Journey, the independent artist is coming full circle, returning home to celebrate where it all began. On Saturday, September 20 at 7 p.m., Arts | Theatre 202 will host an evening that blends reflection with celebration.
Mickey Bell Brings Laughter and Mental Health Awareness to Davidson County, With a Local Twist
Nationally touring comedian and mental health advocate Mickey Bell brought his Laugh Responsibly Tour to Center Church of Welcome, sharing both laughter and an important message about resilience and mental health. The night included a surprise moment when Davidson Local intern and Central Davidson High senior Riley Elliott — recently crowned Ms. Central Davidson — joined Bell on stage, handling the spotlight with professionalism and positivity.
Denton FarmPark: Carolina Pickers Antique Festival: Sept. 11-13
This event, held twice a year in the spring and fall, has become a staple for families, collectors, and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned day of browsing and bargain hunting Sept. 11-13.
Award Winning Comedian Mickey Bell Brings Laugh Responsibly Tour to Lexington
Bell’s story goes deeper than punchlines. Adopted at birth and later confronting a severe battle with depression, he has become a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Bell uses his platform to encourage others to “find laughter through their pain,” turning personal struggles into a message of resilience and hope.
Fox and Olive to host floral design session 'outside the vase'
Fox and Olive Hosts a Creative Florals Class with Shawn Bishop.
Press Release: Seniors' Day at the County Agricultural Fair
The date will be Thursday, September 18 at the Davidson County Fairgrounds, 400 Greensboro St. Ext. The gates will open at 9:00 a.m., and admission is free for all seniors 55 and older.
History, Art and Moonshine Stories Fill the Smith Civic Center
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington came alive with local history and art. Hosted by the Davidson County Historical Museum, Lexington Public Library, and the Civic Center, the event showcased a unique pallet wood art exhibition and explored North Carolina’s moonshine and NASCAR roots.
From Pallet Wood to Moonshine: A Medley of Beautiful Art and Interesting Information, Saturday
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE SMITH – A Medley of Beautiful Art and Interesting Information
3 to 5:30 PM Saturday, August 9, 2025
Holiday Celebrations in Davidson County- Corrected
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All Aboard for 55 Years: Denton’s Threshers’ Reunion Focuses on the Future of Locomotive 9
The Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion takes place July 1–5, 2025 at Denton FarmPark (1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC). Gates open at 8 a.m. daily.
Ghosts in the old Courthouse? Paranormal group classifies the building as haunted
The Carolina Association of Paranormal Studies (CAPS), a volunteer investigative group based in North Carolina, recently completed a confidential investigation of the courthouse. Their verdict? They believe the building is haunted.
Column: Answering the Call for Juneteenth Coverage in Davidson County
In a weekly column, publisher Antionette Kerr writes from the heart. From alleyway block parties to trail rides, from cemetery dedications to African drum circles, the weekend honored ancestors, told hard truths, and lifted up joy. The Davidson Local team showed up to 10 events across the county—not just to report, but to witness.
From Unmarked Graves to Unshakable Joy: Juneteenth in Full
Whether you’re waving a flag, laying a flower, or still figuring out how to feel, Juneteenth in Lexington—and now Thomasville—is more than a moment.
Patsy Matthews: Cultivating community, crafting culture at The Lexington Farmers Market
In this feature, Thomas Martin captures the vibrant presence of local artist and organic gardener Patsy Matthews, who—alongside her husband Zane—has turned a small market booth into a powerful celebration of African heritage and natural living. From her meticulously crafted jewelry to the sun-fed vegetables that line her table, Patsy’s work reflects a devotion to authenticity, sustainability, and love for the community she’s helped cultivate since 2016.
A fellowship of freedom: Juneteenth events to celebrate and cocmmemorate local history
Two organizations in Lexington will be holding celebrations in honor of Juneteenth, which is a day of remembrance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Piggy Smalls Finds a Home: A hilarious adventure by Ashley Bonnett
Piggy Smalls might play shy, but Lexington’s favorite pint-sized pig was hamming it up at the Piggy Smalls Finds a Home book signing! The Flying Pigs mascot soaked up the spotlight as fans lined up at Pig City Books to celebrate Ashley Bonnett’s charming new children’s book.