Events and Programs

Swimming Area Closed / Fall Boat Rentals

The lake swimming area is closed for the season. Rowboat and canoe rentals will be available at the refreshment stand at the lake on weekends only until October 20. Please contact the park for more information.

Last updated on: Monday, September 9, 2019

Events and Programs

Hanging Rock State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.

Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.

Farmers Market

Come check out our Farmers Market featuring homegrown produce, crafts, food and other items made and grown in Stokes County. This farmers market is offered by Stokes Future, a nonprofit designed to help feed our own, employ our own, and prosper.

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 09/21/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

Reach The Peaks

The 2019 Reach the Peaks Challenge is the premier single day hiking challenge in North Carolina. It will take place September 28th. This years 7th challenge will be the toughest yet and offer a strenuous 11 mile world class trail route that will test participants from the banks of the Dan River to Moore's Knob, the highest NC peak east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Registration is now open! Visit reachthepeaks.org for more information.

Date of Event: Sept. 28, 2019 - 8:15 AM
Start Location: Dan River Company / Green Heron Alehouse

Date of Event:

Sat, 09/28/2019 - 8:15am

Start Location:

Dan River Company - Green Heron Alehouse 1110 Flinchum Rd. Danbury, NC

Farmers Market

Come check out our Farmers Market featuring homegrown produce, crafts, food and other items made and grown in Stokes County. This farmers market is offered by Stokes Future, a nonprofit designed to help feed our own, employ our own, and prosper.

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 09/28/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

Farmers Market

Come check out our Farmers Market featuring homegrown produce, crafts, food and other items made and grown in Stokes County. This farmers market is offered by Stokes Future, a nonprofit designed to help feed our own, employ our own, and prosper.

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/05/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

Farmers Market

Come check out our Farmers Market featuring homegrown produce, crafts, food and other items made and grown in Stokes County. This farmers market is offered by Stokes Future, a nonprofit designed to help feed our own, employ our own, and prosper.

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/12/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

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