Local Events

What: Covid-19 Shots
Where: Lee County, NC
When: By Appointment

Lee County Health Department has a SPOT if you want your Covid-19 SHOT

Call (919) 842-7544 to make your appointment

What: New Life Praise Church Food Pantry
Where: 2398 Wicker Street, Sanford NC
When: First Wednesday and Third Saturday of each month

New Life Praise Church is offering a food pantry twice a month to those in need.

Pantry will be open every first Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and every third Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am each month.

For more information:

Call (919) 776-1877 or send an email to

What: Five N Two Food Pantry
Where: 17247 NC-27W
When: Mondays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The mission of our food pantry is simple: We feed the hungry of Harnett County.

Pantry will be open on Mondays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It will also be open on Wednesday and Fridays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

For more information:

Call (919)499-0369 or email

What: Sanford Farmer's Market
Where: 115 Chatham St, Sanford
When: Saturdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, April - November

Come meet your local farmers and artisans and celebrate NC agriculture and craftsmanship with us at the Sanford Farmers’ Market! We offer a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables, fruit, meat, flowers, baked goods, crafts, and more, all produced within your community! Farmers markets are essential for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and artisans to support their operations and give consumers weekly access to seasonal fruits and vegetables picked at peak ripeness.

For more information visit our website.

What: 34th Annual Carthage Buggy Festival
Where: 102 Monroe Street, Carthage NC
When: Saturday, May 13th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Started in 1989, the Carthage Buggy Festival is a celebration of the rich history of Carthage, North Carolina. The Buggy Festival is held each year to commemorate the famous Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory that, from the mid-1800's to the 1920's, produced the carriages that were essential to life in rural North Carolina.

Events include: classic car show, axe throwing, animal adoptions, and live music.

Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. Please be considerate of others and keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them.

For more information, please visit our Facebook page.

What:Spring Fling and Flea Market
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Ray Street, Carthage NC
When: Saturday, May 20th 8:00 am

Items for sale include:

Furniture, housewares, kitchen items, saddles and bridles, double stroller, wooden highchair, Britax stroller, pottery, porta-crib, jewelry, pocketbooks, seasonal items, convection oven, small appliances, picture frames, artwork, vintage items, bedding, tools, plants, lamps, books, rugs, craft supplies, pet supplies, sports equipment, games, toys, gardening items.

Donations accepted, no need to price.

For more information, call (910) 528-7177 and please leave a message.