Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Rowan County this October! As the fall foliage begins to adorn the landscape, our charming North Carolina county becomes a canvas for creativity and cultural expression. Whether you're a passionate art lover or just seeking an inspiring autumn escape, Rowan County offers an array of art events that promise to captivate and delight. Join us for a journey through artistic performances, exhibitions, and festivals that celebrate the beauty of the season and the power of imagination.

 

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Presents: "Never Before Seen...Modern Masterpieces"

September 17, 2024 - August 30, 2025

“Never Before Seen…Modern Masterpieces” will include forty works by twenty-eight leading European modernists, including such greats as Kandinsky, Monet, Picasso, and de Kooning. Spanning more than a century of art history, the exhibition will introduce viewers to several pivotal movements from French Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism.

 

Buskers' Bash in Downtown Salisbury

October 4, 2024

Buskers’ Bash is an annual event that celebrates the best local talent from solo musicians to fire-tossing jugglers and every other type of street performer in between. Downtown shops stay open later and offer various discounts! The eclectic crew of sidewalk artists, typically amounting to over 30 acts, perform in front of participating downtown businesses.

 

Salisbury Farmer's Craft Market

October 5, 2024

Every 1st Saturday, the Salisbury-Rowan Farmers' Market holds a craft vendor market at the Railwalk Pavilion in Downtown Salisbury. Join them for this display of local craft vendors and artists from 8 A.M. - noon.

 

Piedmont Players Presents: "Aladdin Jr."

Now - October 6, 2024

Welcome to Agrabah, city of enchantment! Our story follows Aladdin, a charming street urchin who falls in love with Jasmine, the daughter of the Sultan. Come see as Aladdin tries to win the love of Jasmine with the help of his quick-witted Genie who has the power to grant him three wishes. Will love conquer all or does the evil advisor of the Sultan, Jafar, have other plans for Jasmine’s future?

 

Southern Soul Music Festival

October 5, 2024

Join East Spencer, N.C. for the return of the Southern Soul Music Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 12-8 P.M. held at Royal Giants Park. This community music festival is free to attend and will also feature food vendors, arts and craft vendors, and artists' showcases between band sets.

 

Fun in Faith - Summer Concert Series

October 9, 2024

For this month's Fun in Faith Summer Concert, the Town of Faith will be hosting "The Chain," a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. Along with the band that night, Faith will also be holding a cruise-in in the park.

 

Lee St. Theatre Presents: "LIZZIE The Rock Musical"

October 11-26, 2024

In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

 

Piedmont Players Presents: "The Music Man"

October 18 - November 3, 2024

Despite his complete lack of musical literacy, Harold Hill will convince everyone that he is a brilliant bandleader and recruit all the boys in town to form a band, pocketing the cash for instruments and uniforms. The problem? Some of the town members don’t quite buy Harold’s story. Complicating matters even more, he is also falling head-over-heels for the beautiful Marian. Harold now must decide whether to give in to his feelings or continue his grifting as he’s always done best.

 

From stunning visual art exhibitions to lively performances and community festivals, October in Rowan County is a feast for the senses. Be sure to explore the many other events happening this month on our October in Rowan County blog post and let the creative spirit of Rowan County inspire your own journey.

 

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