# Upcoming Exhibitions In Salisbury, NC | Find Expos & Trade Shows In Salisbury, NC | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover all the upcoming Exhibition 2026 Events in Salisbury, North Carolina. Find Photography, Painting, Art exhibitions, Trade Fairs Events & Exhibitions happening in Salisbury, North Carolina
- **Category**: Exhibitions
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## Exhibitions Events in Salisbury

- **Event Name**: Small Business Trade Show
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of networking, local business discovery, and community connection at the Rowan Chamber Small Business Trade Show!

🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Livingstone College School of Hospitality Management &amp; Culinary Arts (530
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/small-business-trade-show/200029859842240
  - **Venue**: Livingstone College Cuinary Arts Cente
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- **Event Name**: 20th Annual Touch A Truck
  - **Description**: Join us for an EXCITING afternoon of EXPLORATION and EDUCATION on WHEELS!! 

Our Touch a Truck event allows you to have a hands-on experience with a wide variety of vehicles while you learn about the essential jobs that they do. You will find anything fro
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/20th-annual-touch-a-truck/200029550063653
  - **Venue**: Salisbury City Hall - 217 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144
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- **Event Name**: Salisbury Gun & Knife Show
  - **Description**: Come see us for the best gun show!! Lots of good deals to be had! $10, Free Parking!
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/salisbury-gun-and-knife-show/200029473632927
  - **Venue**: 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC
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  - **Categories**: gun-shows
- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Southern Touch Craft Show Salisbury
  - **Description**: Join us for a wonderful summer hand crafted show at the new Rowan County Event Center. Enjoy great works from artisan wood, metal, pottery, glass and much more.

$5 entry kids 12 and under are free
Free parking

To apply to be a vendor use this link only
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/2nd-annual-southern-touch-craft-show-salisbury/200029960833405
  - **Venue**: 1965 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147-1143, United States
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- **Event Name**: 1st Annual ERHS FFA Car Show
  - **Description**: Join us for the first annual ERHS car show! See flyer for more information!
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/1st-annual-erhs-ffa-car-show/200029938730804
  - **Venue**: East Rowan High School
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- **Event Name**: Sidewalk Poetry Walk
  - **Description**: Join the Public Arts Commission for the unveiling of their Sidewalk Poetry project. After a proclamation by City Council, we'll accompany the poets on a "Parade of Prose" curated walk to see the poems stamped in the sidewalk, stopping to enjoy a special c
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/sidewalk-poetry-walk/200029960833806
  - **Venue**: Rowan Public Library
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Silhouettes By Erik Event
  - **Description**: It's that time! Silhouettes by Erik will be at the shop on April 25th! 

You do need an appointment. The link to the appointments will be posted in the comments. It is 5 min. per child. You do not need extra appointment times for multiple copies of the sa
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/silhouettes-by-erik-event/200029960833605
  - **Venue**: 221 South Main St , Salisbury, NC 28144, Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144
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- **Event Name**: Spring Vendor Fair
  - **Description**: CALLING ALL VENDORS!!!! Gifted Learning Academy is hosting a Spring Vendor Fair, May 15th!! Tables/Booths are $50 each

We are asking for vendors in the Salisbury and surrounding areas to come participate, meet your community members and grow your busines
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/spring-vendor-fair/200029960835215
  - **Venue**: 505 West Franklin Street, Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28147
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- **Event Name**: Upper School Exhibition Night
  - **Description**: Upper School Exhibition Night
Thursday, April 23
6 p.m.
316 Depot Street in Downtown Salisbury

Experience learning brought to life at Salisbury Academy’s spring Upper School Exhibition Night! This special evening features authentic student displays and p
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/upper-school-exhibition-night/200029960833304
  - **Venue**: 316 Depot St, Salisbury, NC 28144-5032, United States
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  - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Art
- **Event Name**: Art in the Space Between: A fundraising event hosted by MSMP.
  - **Description**: Art in the Space Between: An evening exploring the human stories that exist between thriving and surviving.About this EventArt in the Space Between:See the story through documenta
  - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 04 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/art-in-the-space-between-a-fundraising-event-hosted-by-msmp/100001985967326735
  - **Venue**: 122 S Main St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, charities, meetups, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: First Annual Cruise'N
  - **Description**: Rain or Shine
All Years Model Cars &amp; Trucks
Fun for all ages!
Food &amp; Beverages
50/50 tickets and more!

Contact the church office for more information - 704-636-5092
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/first-annual-cruisen/200029922056514
  - **Venue**: 4770 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28146
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## Trending Events in Salisbury

- **Event Name**: 2026 Cheerwine Festival
  - **Description**: The Cheerwine Festival is back!

🎉
It's our yearly celebration of where we're from and all the people who make us a Uniquely Southern favorite. Our family-friendly festival will feature live entertainment, Cheerwine-inspired food and drinks, arts and craf
  - **Venue**: 101 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144-4304, United States
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- **Event Name**: TobyMac  Zach Williams  Seph Schleuter & Jamie McDonald
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at TobyMac  Zach Williams  Seph Schleuter &amp; Jamie McDonald, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury,
  - **Venue**: Wicomico Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Bands on the Beach ft. Beatlejuice
  - **Description**: Free Oceanfront Concert

Grab your chairs and blankets and enjoy some fun summer tunes, Saturdays at 7:30PM on the Salisbury Oceanfront Stage. Benches and picnic tables available and plenty of dancing room for everyone! Enjoy takeout from local restaurant
  - **Venue**: 1 Ocean Frnt N, Salisbury, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01952
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- **Event Name**: Salisbury Celebrates Americas 250th: PARADE
  - **Description**: Celebrate America’s 250th with Salisbury!
Join us for a special parade celebrating America’s 250th! The parade will march along Beach Road to the Town Common, with both sides of the street closed to ensure a safe and festive experience for all. We’re look
  - **Venue**: Beach Road
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- **Event Name**: Delmarva Shorebirds vs. Charleston RiverDogs
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Delmarva Shorebirds vs. Charleston RiverDogs, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in vibrant Salisbury,
  - **Venue**: Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
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- **Event Name**: TobyMac at Wicomico Civic Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at TobyMac at Wicomico Civic Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Wicomico Civic Center nestled in bustling Salisbury, MD
  - **Venue**: Wicomico Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: 30th Annual Father Daughter Dance
  - **Description**: 📢UPDATE: NEW DATE - APRIL 25, 2026

30th ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
EVENT DATE | TIME | LOCATION:
April 25, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 PM
Salisbury Civic Center | 315 MLK Jr. Ave. Salisbury, NC
Enjoy dancing, refreshments, door prizes, and more!
FEE:
$11 per tick
  - **Venue**: Salisbury Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: AEW Collision at Wicomico Civic Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at AEW Collision at Wicomico Civic Center, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Wicomico Civic Center in vibrant Salisbury, MD trans
  - **Venue**: Wicomico Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Vendor at the Cheerwine Festival
  - **Description**: It is that time of year!!!! We are excited to announce that we have been chose to participate in the 2026 Cheerwine FESTIVAL.  Make sure to tune into our page and we will be announcing our location soon, so you don't have to miss out on getting your CHEER
  - **Venue**: Downtown Salisbury, NC
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** Small Business Trade Show (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Livingstone College Cuinary Arts Cente), 20th Annual Touch A Truck (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Salisbury City Hall - 217 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144), Salisbury Gun & Knife Show (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC), 2nd Annual Southern Touch Craft Show Salisbury (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 1965 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147-1143, United States), 1st Annual ERHS FFA Car Show (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at East Rowan High School).
- **Q**: What are the top free Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** Art in the Space Between: A fundraising event hosted by MSMP. (Mon May 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at 122 S Main St).
- **Q**: What Exhibitions events are happening in Salisbury today April 19, 2026?
  - **A:** Salisbury Gun & Knife Show (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC).
- **Q**: What Exhibitions events are happening in Salisbury this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Salisbury Gun & Knife Show (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC).
- **Q**: What Exhibitions events are happening in Salisbury in April 2026?
  - **A:** Small Business Trade Show (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Livingstone College Cuinary Arts Cente), 20th Annual Touch A Truck (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Salisbury City Hall - 217 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144), Salisbury Gun & Knife Show (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC), Sidewalk Poetry Walk (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rowan Public Library), Silhouettes By Erik Event (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 221 South Main St , Salisbury, NC 28144, Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144).
- **Q**: How can I find Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Exhibitions events in Salisbury on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Exhibitions events in Salisbury include Livingstone College Cuinary Arts Cente, Salisbury City Hall - 217 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina 28144, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Exhibitions events in Salisbury?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Exhibitions events in Salisbury include Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department, Salisbury Gun & Knife Show.
- **Q**: Are there any online Exhibitions events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Exhibitions events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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