

# Events & Things To Do In Sanford, North Carolina on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Sanford, North Carolina on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Sanford, North Carolina on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: O-JIVE Reunion Show – Benefit for Sanford Outreach Mission
  - **Description**: Downtown Sanford… get ready to relive the glory days.

After 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 and now 𝟲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗢-𝗷𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 for another unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure Sanford energy.

This time the reunion has a bigger p
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/o-jive-reunion-show-benefit-for-sanford-outreach-mission/200029873356818
  - **Venue**: 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Breaking Bread With Heroes Breakfast | Sanford NC Veterans Event
  - **Description**: Join us in Sanford, NC for a free breakfast bringing veterans, service members, spouses, and community together!About this EventBreaking Bread With Heroes Breakfast
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/breaking-bread-with-heroes-breakfast-|-sanford-nc-veterans-event/100001984781877023
  - **Venue**: Buffalo Presbyterian Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Operation Honor: Rural Salute NC | Free Community Event
  - **Description**: A free, family-friendly community event with fun, food, music, resources, and support for rural military &amp; the people who stand beside them!About this EventOperation Honor: Rural Salute™ NC | Free Community Day
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/operation-honor-rural-salute-nc-|-free-community-event/100001979768442706
  - **Venue**: The Pint Sized Pasture
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, food-drinks, health-wellness, nonprofit, charities, mental-health, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: 2026 Tarheel Canine PSA Trial
  - **Description**: Dates:
May 16 &amp; 17, 2026

Location:
2301 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332


Judge: Clay Smith

Decoy Lineup: 
Senior - TBD
Abraham Pena
Tai Phan
Carlos Urbina 
Ceasar Perez

Food Truck: TBD
Vendors: 
The Drive Co

**REGISTRATION INFO: Please note there i
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 97
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/2026-tarheel-canine-psa-trial/200029795606833
  - **Venue**: 2301 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, holiday

## Trending Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Orlando All White Boat Ride Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: 🤍 Rock The Boat OrlandoThe All White Sunset Boat RideSaturday May 23 2026This Memorial Day Weekend step aboard Orlando’s premier all white sunset cruise designed for the grown and sexy urban crowd.
  - **Venue**: St Johns Rivership Company, North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL, USA
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- **Event Name**: Sanford Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Springvale Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Springvale Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6688d090-a8d8-11f0-af
  - **Venue**: Springvale Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: ELVIS: In Person | April 12th | Live At The Ritz Theatre | Starring Matt Stone & The TEC Band
  - **Description**: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Matt Stone as ELVIS: In Person Brings a Critically Acclaimed Elvis Presley Concert Experience to the Ritz Theatre in Sanford, Florida on April 12
SANFORD, FL — April 12, 2026 — One of the most talked-about Elvis Presley tribute shows
  - **Venue**: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8b62a49ef1aa6cc34d8aa828cc9c680465040eb29f3a8dd3a50db4b27cb7c103-rimg-w1200-h676-dc010201-gmir?v=1774936921
- **Event Name**: Sanford Food Truck Fiesta: April's Battle of the Bites!
  - **Description**: 🐰🍽️ Sanford Food Truck Fiesta: April's Battle of the Bites! 💥🥊

🌸 On Sunday, April 12th from 1–6PM, the Sanford Food Truck Fiesta: Battle Edition rolls back into Historic Downtown Sanford with over 40 of Central Florida's best food trucks and tents ready
  - **Venue**: E 2nd St, Sanford, FL 32771, United States
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Jammin'
  - **Description**: Event Highlights
🍓 Sanford Farmers' Market (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Kick off your morning at the Sanford Farmers' Market (located at 132 McIver St.).

Fresh Berries: Shop for the biggest, juiciest strawberries from local featured vendors.   

Demos &amp; Lear
  - **Venue**: 229 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330
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- **Event Name**: Firework Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee 2026
  - **Description**: 🎆 Celebrate Our Independence in Style! 🇺🇸
Sanford Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a spectacular evening on the water with:
✨ A full-course meal — from appetizer to dessert
🛥️ Boarding at 6:00 PM | Cruising 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎇 Front-row seats to stunning Sanford
  - **Venue**: St. Johns Rivership Co.
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- **Event Name**: Sanford Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Sanford Christmas Parade ✨🎄
December 7, 2026 | Downtown Sanford, NC

Join us for one of Sanford’s most cherished holiday traditions—the Sanford Christmas Parade, proudly known as the longest-running nighttime Christmas parade in the state.

On December
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford, NC
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Sanford StreetFest
  - **Description**: 🎉🎶 Downtown Sanford StreetFest 🎶🎉

Second Saturday in October | Downtown Sanford, NC
October 10 | 10am - 6pm 

Join us for Downtown Sanford StreetFest, an annual celebration held on the second Saturday in October, bringing our community together for a ful
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford Historic District
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6755e3ae57c86106266a29373cdc836882a27c6f99d658c77b47d3f97e46f89c-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf2f1ef-gmir?v=1774998234

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Sanford?
  - **A:** O-JIVE Reunion Show – Benefit for Sanford Outreach Mission (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC), Breaking Bread With Heroes Breakfast | Sanford NC Veterans Event (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Buffalo Presbyterian Church), Operation Honor: Rural Salute NC | Free Community Event (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at The Pint Sized Pasture), 2026 Tarheel Canine PSA Trial (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am at 2301 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Breaking Bread With Heroes Breakfast | Sanford NC Veterans Event (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Buffalo Presbyterian Church), Operation Honor: Rural Salute NC | Free Community Event (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at The Pint Sized Pasture).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Sanford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Sanford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Sanford?
  - **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 events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Sanford include 120 S Steele St, Sanford, NC, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, The Pint Sized Pasture.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Sanford include The Smoke and Barrel, Operation  Honor: Rural Salute.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Sanford.

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