Events and Programs

Swimming Area Closed / Boat Rentals Weekends Only

The lake swimming area is closed for the season. Boat rentals will be available at the refreshment stand on weekends only until October 29.

Please contact the park for more information.

Posted on: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 9:35am

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 through November 11, 2017 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Date of Event:

Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Nov 11 2017.

Sat, 07/08/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/15/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/22/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/29/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/05/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/12/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/19/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/26/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/02/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/09/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/16/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/23/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/30/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/07/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/14/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/21/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/28/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/04/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/11/2017 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center parking lot

SAURA INDIAN SPORTS AND GAMES

Challenge a Park Ranger to a game of corn darts or test your accuracy with the atlatl. A variety of games and sports will be offered. No batteries required. This program will last approximately two hours (weather dependent). Join us at the Visitor Center parking lot.

Date of Event:

Sun, 10/01/2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Start Location:

SAURA INDIAN SPORTS AND GAMES

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 through November 11, 2017 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Date of Event:

Sat, 07/08/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/15/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/22/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/29/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/05/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/12/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/19/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/26/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/02/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/09/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/16/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/23/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/30/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/07/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/14/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/21/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/28/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/04/2017 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/11/2017 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center parking lot

Owls of the Park

Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center Auditorium to learn more about our nighttime neighbors--owls. Become fascinated by the many ways owls are adapted to performing incredible hunts in the dark of the night.

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/07/2017 - 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Start Location:

Visitor Center

Bear Essentials

Take a break half-way up Hanging Rock Trail to feel bear fur, see a bear skull, and learn fascinating facts about the reclusive and seldom-sighted visitor in the park.

Date of Event:

Sun, 10/08/2017 - 11:00am to 11:45am

Start Location:

Hanging Rock Trail

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