My Favorite Events In Sanford This Week - April 21st, 2025
🌾 Sanford Springs into Ag Week & Local Fun: What’s Happening April 22–27!
Hello Sanford neighbors! 👋 As the azaleas bloom and spring kicks into high gear, our town is bustling with community events that celebrate agriculture, creativity, and connection. Whether you're a home gardener, a comedy fan, or looking to take the kids on an outdoor adventure — there's something for everyone happening this week.
Here’s a roundup of what’s happening around Sanford, NC, so mark your calendars and grab your friends and family! 📅👇
🧑🌾 Lee County Ag Week (April 22–24)
🧑🌾 Lee County Ag Week (April 22–24)
Lee County Ag Week is back for its third year, offering a variety of hands-on workshops and farm tours that highlight our farming roots and future. Here's the breakdown:
🌱 April 22: A Day of Gardening and Flavors
🪴 Container Gardening @ Big Bloomers Flower Farm
10:00–11:30 AM | $25 | 20 spots
Learn from pros and walk away with your own vibrant planter.
📍275 Pressly Foushee Rd, Sanford
🍅 Garden to Fork: Cooking with Local Foods
12:00–1:30 PM | $15 | 15 spots
Cook fresh from your garden or market and savor the flavors of local.
📍2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford
🌸 Camellia Care @ Watson’s Nursery
2:00–3:30 PM | $15 | 20 spots
Stroll through legacy Camellias and get pro pruning tips.
📍230 Watsons Nursery Ln, Sanford
🌼 April 23: Lee County Farm Tour – Triple the Fun!
💐 Tulip Picking @ Blueberry Hill
4:00–4:45 PM | $5 | 30 spots
Walk through flower fields and build your own bouquet!
📍3250 White Hill Rd, Sanford
🍓 U-Pick & Farm Fun @ McNeill Farms
5:00–5:45 PM | $5 | 30 spots
Learn strawberry secrets & pick your own!
📍Lemon Springs location
🐐 Pint Size Pastures Animal Tour
6:00–6:45 PM | $5 | 50 spots
Pet goats, meet cows, and enjoy Hopping J’s Food Truck!
📍1525 Fire Tower Rd, Sanford
🐝 April 24: Pollinator Field Day
🌼 Pollinator Garden Workshops
9:00–10:30 AM (Planning) & 2:00–3:30 PM (Maintaining) | $20
Learn from the Master Gardeners & take home pollinator plants!
📍McSwain Center, 2420 Tramway Rd
🏡 Bee Hotel Workshops (Free to attend, $20/hotel)
Homeschoolers: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Afterschoolers: 3:30–5:00 PM
Build a safe haven for native bees!
🍻 AG Trivia Night @ Camelback Brewing
6:30–8:30 PM | Free
Think you know farming? Gather your trivia team for fun & brews!
🎭 Final Regional Theatre Production: Beauty and the Beast
✨ Sanford is the final stop before the national tour! Don’t miss this enchanted “tale as old as time.”
Tickets are selling fast—secure your seat to experience the magic.
🎸 Kevin Regan Band
Get ready for a high-energy performance spanning hits from the 50s to today. Perfect for music lovers of all ages!
😂 Beer Run Comedy @ Wild Dogs Brewing
📅 Friday, April 25 | 8:00 PM
🎟️ $20 online | $25 at the door
📍136 N. Steele Street, Sanford
Featuring comedians Ray Jubela and Steve Tracy, this show promises belly laughs and good vibes in the heart of downtown. 🍺🎤
🎞️ Sunny Side Cinema: Classic Cartoons on the Big Screen
🕰️ Time travel with your kids
Relive your favorite childhood cartoons in a feel-good, family-friendly theater setting. Sing, laugh, and share the nostalgia! 🧙♀️✨
✂️ Grand Opening Celebration at [Quilting/Fabric Shop?]
🎉 Come join the fun!
Win a bolt of Grunge White Paper from Moda Fabrics, and explore a new local treasure trove for crafters.
Spring in Sanford is full of joy, learning, laughter, and the special warmth of community spirit. Whether you’re exploring flower fields, learning to cook local, or laughing over a beer, this week is the perfect time to connect with what makes Sanford shine.
👉 Tag us in your photos, use #SanfordSprings or #LeeCoAgWeek, and let’s celebrate our hometown together!
