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ThunderFest 2025
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ThunderFest Returns to Downtown Rockingham!
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as Thunder Fest comes back to Downtown Rockingham on Thursday, April 17, 2025! This action-packed event marks the start of an exhilarating NASCAR weekend at The Rock, with activities and entertainment for all ages.
What to Expect at ThunderFest:
Live Music: From Greenville, South Carolina, Edwin McCain is going on over 30 years of hits and worldwide touring. He has been called a “street corner prophet” by the USA Today, an “aching tenor” by Slate Magazine, and a “great American romantic” by the New York Times, but Edwin is much more than those things. After a long ride on a wave created by recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of music (“I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More”), and producing and starring in a tv series (Flippin’ Ships on Animal Planet); Edwin slowed his road schedule to dedicate more time to his primary roles as husband to his wife and father to their three young teenagers. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keeps everyone coming back time and time again.
NASCAR Driver Meet & Greet: Get up close and personal with NASCAR drivers before they hit the track. A perfect chance for fans to interact and snap photos with their favorite racers. Dirty Mo Media "Herm & Schrader" hosts Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader will also be in attendance for meet and greets and a special Q & A!
Family-Friendly Fun: From a Free Kids Zone with engaging activities to a variety of vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Beer Garden: Relax and unwind while enjoying your favorite beverages in a festive atmosphere.
NASCAR Weekend Schedule at The Rock
Friday, April 18, 2025: Black's Tire 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Start time: 5 PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025:
ARCA Menards East Series – Start time: 1 PM
NC Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire NASCAR Xfinity Series – Start time: 4 PM
Don’t miss this incredible weekend as Rockingham Speedway roars back to life with three thrilling races. ThunderFest is the perfect way to kick off the festivities, blending live entertainment, racing excitement, and community spirit. From a Free Kids Zone with engaging activities to a variety of vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
See Facebook for more updates!
See more details on VisitRichmondCounty.com and the Facebook Event page linked below.
22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3, 2024
22nd Annual City of Rockingham Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7pm on Cole Plaza (next to city hall)
LJ Bell Elementary School Chorus will be singing Christmas carols before and after the tree lighting
Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be served after the lighting
2024 Christmas on the Square
December 7, 2024
Christmas on the Square is slated for Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. in downtown Rockingham. All of the staples are back this year for Rockingham’s traditional Christmas festival- a wide variety of craft, commercial, and food vendors, live music and entertainment throughout the day with performances from artists, church, school and dance groups, and the Kids Zone with bounce houses, an obstacle course, rock climbing wall, and other fun activities for children, including special guests, Santa Claus, who will have a special gift for every child, and Sparky from Rockingham Fire Department.
Thursday Plaza Jam
Thursday Plaza Jam is the 1st Thursday of the month's May-October on Cole Plaza (514 Rockingham Road) from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
