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11/07/2024

Tonight, Nov. 7 from 4 to 7 pm in Selma - DeWayne's Christmas Open House!

11/07/2024

Tonight in Selma! Shop DeWayne's any day and time this holiday season, but tonight from 4 to 9 pm is the spectacular Christmas Open House! Don't miss it!

Don't forget, TOMORROW is our 21st Annual Christmas Open House! Everyone is invited for a fun filled night of shopping, food trucks, Christmas carolers, wine tastings, and so much more! 🎄 ✨ ❤️

11/07/2024

🥨 The Vault by Hatchet Brewing in downtown Selma is serving up giant pretzels to go with their delicious brew! Crispy, salty, soft & chewy, this one did not last one minute at the Activate Selma Social After Hours last night! Cold beer + warm pretzels = friends forever!

11/05/2024

Coming to shop with girlfriends from out of town on Festive Friday in Selma, the weekend of Nov. 22? Check out the 15% off Girls Weekend discounts at local hotels in Smithfield/Selma! https://www.johnstoncountync.org/coupon/15%25-girls-weekend/1154/

10/09/2024

Yes, Railroads Days is barely over and now we are looking forward to Holiday Shopping at DeWayne's and the Christmas Jubilee Show at The Rudy Theatre, Live at The Rudy. Keep up with what's happening in Selma on our website,

Visit the Town of Selma for unique shopping at Exit 97 at DeWayne's, JRs Cigar Outlet, and have lunch at the Old North State Food Hall. Head downtown for more shopping, dining out, and entertainment at Live@The Rudy Theater.

10/06/2024

All the info you need to make your Sunday plans! It might be the last day, but all the fun is still here at the 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days presented by WRAL TV! The Goodloves and Love Tribe from 12:30-6pm today on the Main Stage! Gospel and worship performances on the Community Stage by Safe Haven, The Johnston County Community Choir, Angel L. George & Co. and The Social Security Boys!
Model train shows all day, vendors and food trucks!

10/04/2024

What a beautiful sunset performance by Alex Williams! Mayor Byron McAllister and Carlie Rye are hopping on stage next to announce the winners of the Selma Fire Dept BBQ Cookoff! Come on out and enjoy The Legacy Motown R***e at 7:30!!! Thank you WRAL TV for presenting the 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival and Old North State Food Hall for sponsoring the Main Stage!

10/04/2024

We sure hope you plan to join us this weekend! 🚂💨💨

Chooo Chooo.... The train is almost here! 🚂💨💨
We are excited to share our new layout with you this year for the 2024 Selma Railroad Days Festival presented by WRAL TV!

Friday, October 4th -
Main Stage Sponsored by Old North State Food Hall
🔷5-7PM Alex Williams Live Performance
🔷7:30-9PM The Legacy Motown R***e
5-9pm Carnival Rides
Sponsored by The Vault by Hatchet Brewing Coffee on Raiford
11AM-5PM Train Display North Raleigh Model Railroad Club Depot
Sponsored by Bailey Feed Mill Gateway Engineers
5:30PM Fire Department BBQ Cookoff - Judging & Sandwiches

Saturday, October 5th -
Selma Cyclepaths Bike Ride at 8AM-Selma Baptist Church
9AM-7PM Food Truck Rodeo
Sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors & Stancil Oil Co.
9AM-5PM Model Train Shows & Displays @ Civic Center & Depot
Sponsored by North Raleigh Model Railroad Club &
Southeastern Train Collectors Association
10AM-7PM Vendors Open
10:30AM Parade
Sponsored by Visit Johnston County, NC Activate Selma NC &
ELECTUS Governmental Affairs
10AM-8PM Carnival Rides
Sponsored by The Vault by Hatchet Brewing & Coffee on Raiford
12PM Antique Tractor Display
Main Stage Entertainment Sponsored by Old North State Food Hall
🔷Bryan Mayer 12-2PM
🔷Allison Radcliffe 2:30-4:30PM
🔷I-42 Band 5-8PM
Community Stage Performances Sponsored by Meridian Waste
🔷Sassy Feet 12:15PM
🔷Baker School of Dance 12:45PM
🔷Artistry in Motion 1:30PM
🔷Steps of Inspiration 2:15PM
🔷Tippy Toes 2:45PM
🔷2024 Railroad Days Queens 3:30PM
🔷Downtown Nutrition 4:15PM

Sunday, October 6th -
9AM-5PM Model Train Shows & Displays @ Civic Center & Depot
Sponsored by North Raleigh Model Railroad Club &
Southeastern Train Collectors Association
12-6PM Food Truck Rodeo
Sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors & Stancil Oil Co.
12-6PM Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment Sponsored by Old North State Food Hall
🔷The Goodloves 12:30-2:30PM
🔷Love Tribe 3-6PM
Community Stage Sponsored by Meridian Waste
🔷Safe Haven 1PM
🔷The Johnston County Community Choir 2PM
🔷Angel L. George & Co. 3PM
🔷The Social Security Boys 4PM

More thanks to... Sysco DeWayne's Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry HTR Southern Properties Brooks and Reid Events KS Bank The Rudy Theatre, Live at The Rudy Lucky-EV WithersRavenel Brio Wellness Center Bright Leaf Hot Dogs Hiddentempletoys InterState Outdoor, Inc. Rhinehart Fire Services Colliers Engineering & Design

NC Association of Festivals & Events

09/29/2024

Preorder those 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days t-shirts now!

09/24/2024

10 days away from the 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days in Downtown Selma! 🚂💨💨 Oct 4th-6th
Presented by WRAL TV
➡️Selma Fire Department BBQ Cookoff Friday 10/4
➡️Parade - Saturday 10/5 @ 10:30AM
➡️Live Music - Main Stage
🔷Friday - Alex Williams Live Performance from Kool & the Gang
& The Legacy Motown R***e
🔷Saturday - Bryan Mayer, Allison Radcliffe & I-42 Band
🔷Sunday - The Goodloves & Love Tribe
➡️Live Music - Community Stage (Sunday)
🔷Safe Haven
🔷The Social Security Boys
🔷The Johnston County Community Choir
🔷Angel L. George & Co.
➡️Vendors - Saturday & Sunday
➡️Food Trucks - Saturday & Sunday
➡️Carnival Rides - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
➡️Model Train Shows & Displays - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🔷Southeastern Train Collectors Association
🔷North Raleigh Model Railroad Club
➡️Community Stage Performances
➡️Selma Cyclepaths Ride to support MS - Saturday 8AM

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors!!
Coffee on Raiford
Visit Johnston County, NC
Gateway Engineers
Meridian Waste
Bailey Feed Mill
The Vault by Hatchet Brewing
Old North State Food Hall
Academy Sports + Outdoors
DiscoverEastfield
Electus Governmental Affairs
Stancil Oil Co.
Activate Selma NC
Sysco
DeWayne's
HTR Southern Properties
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Brooks and Reid Events
KS Bank
The Rudy Theatre, Live at The Rudy
WithersRavenel
Lucky-EV
Brio Wellness Center
Bright Leaf Hot Dogs
Hiddentempletoys
InterState Outdoor, Inc.
Rhinehart Fire Services
Colliers Engineering & Design

Follow Selma Railroad Days Festival now for more information!



NC Association of Festivals & Events
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09/21/2024

Before you leave Selma today, make a stop at Crooked Row Produce for all your Fall needs.. and wants!!! 🎃🍂🌻

09/21/2024

It’s still happening in Downtown Selma! Cars and Cones.. Ice Cream cones that is! Join us beginning at 2pm for the sweetest showdown you’ll ever see! 🍦

09/21/2024

The cars are still rolling in and will be all day! Cruise on over to downtown Selma for a classic car show hosted by Southland Car Club! Mayors Choice awarded at 3pm! First 100 get a custom dash plaque!

09/21/2024

Selma just got a little sweeter! Pixie Dust Lunch Box And Bakery Shoppe is now open on Saturdays! Serving breakfast and lunch 7am-2pm!

09/20/2024

Visit downtown Selma tomorrow to enjoy some beautiful classic cars and judge delicious homemade ice cream! Hosted by Southland Car Club, check in will begin at 10am for the car show! The first 100 classics to arrive will receive a custom dash plaque commemorating the event. No charge to enter. Mayors choice awarded at 3pm! Old Fashioned Ice Cream will host the ice cream showdown starting at 2pm! Hope to see you there!

09/01/2024

Selma is the place to be for Fall fun! Make your plans now! We hope to see you soon! 🚂💨💨

SEPTEMBER IS LOADED WITH DOWNTOWN SELMA FUN! SAVE & SHARE! Mark your calendars and bring a friend!

September 14th -
🏃‍♀️My Kids Club Railroad Days 5K Run: 8:30AM
➡️If you haven't registered yet, visit https://www.mykidsclub.org/5k/!
🏓Pickleball Court Grand Opening Event: 11:00AM
➡️Ribbon Cutting & Fun Play Tournament - Register your team for an unofficial tournament to showcase our new courts at the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex! Visit selma.recdesk.com/Community/Program to register you and a teammate, spots are limited!

September 19th -
🎼FINAL 2024 Rockin' on Raiford Concert hosted by Activate Selma NC:
➡️The North Tower Band sponsored by KS Bank

September 21st -
🚗Cruise In Classic Car Show hosted by the Southland Car Club: 10AM-4PM
➡️Register your classic beauties at 212 N Raiford Street beginning at 10AM! First 100 cars receive a custom dash plaque and Mayor's Choice trophy awarded at 3PM!
🍦Old Fashioned Ice Cream Showdown: 2PM-4PM
➡️Showdown Flavor: VANILLA

September 28th -
👑2024 Miss Selma Railroad Days Pageant: 5PM
➡️The Rudy Theatre - Purchase tickets online by vising Selmarailroaddays.com!

If you think September is SPECATUCULAR.... Just hold on tight for the 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival presented by WRAL October 4th - 6th in Downtown Selma! 🚂💨💨