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Dates & Times
September 25
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September 26,
2026
Friday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Location
102 E. Main St.
Williamston, NC 27893
Cost
Free
Contact
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This free, family-friendly event features live music on multiple stages, with genres ranging from beach music and bluegrass to gospel, Motown, Latin and Mexican folk music. Visitors can also enjoy Southern favorites, barbecue, fair foods, sweet treats, arts and crafts, carnival attractions, face painting and other family-friendly activities throughout downtown Williamston.
Inspired by more than 30 years of tradition and Martin County’s agricultural roots and equestrian heritage, the festival showcases the culture, hospitality and diversity of eastern North Carolina.
Friday night kickoff: 5-9 p.m.
The Carolina Stampede Main Stage opens Friday evening with high-energy performances to launch the weekend.
Saturday morning pageant: 10 a.m.-noon
The Carolina Stampede Princess Pageant spotlights local talent, confidence and charm on the Community Stage.
All-day music and entertainment: Noon-9 p.m.
Enjoy an eclectic lineup of artists performing country, rock, beach music, Latin and Mexican folk, bluegrass, gospel and more. The day also includes games, prizes, food trucks, concession vendors and family-friendly fun.
Saturday night finale
As the sun sets, rising stars take the stage for a grand finale that brings the town together.
Inspired by more than 30 years of tradition and Martin County’s agricultural roots and equestrian heritage, the festival showcases the culture, hospitality and diversity of eastern North Carolina.
Friday night kickoff: 5-9 p.m.
The Carolina Stampede Main Stage opens Friday evening with high-energy performances to launch the weekend.
Saturday morning pageant: 10 a.m.-noon
The Carolina Stampede Princess Pageant spotlights local talent, confidence and charm on the Community Stage.
All-day music and entertainment: Noon-9 p.m.
Enjoy an eclectic lineup of artists performing country, rock, beach music, Latin and Mexican folk, bluegrass, gospel and more. The day also includes games, prizes, food trucks, concession vendors and family-friendly fun.
Saturday night finale
As the sun sets, rising stars take the stage for a grand finale that brings the town together.
