Driving Growth and Community in Downtown Tarboro
Our mission is to promote and support the economic vitality of Downtown Tarboro by fostering business growth, enhancing the district’s appearance, and creating a welcoming, vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and investors—guiding every initiative with a strong, community-first vision.
Empowering Downtown Tarboro’s Growth
Discover how Tarboro Development Corporation fuels economic vitality and community spirit through innovative projects and active engagement.
Explore Ways to Build a Thriving Tarboro Community
Explore vital data that reveals our progress and the impact of our community initiatives.
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Business Growth
Showcasing the increase in new local businesses established through our support.
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Community Engagement
Highlighting the number of volunteers and participants in our downtown events.
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Economic Impact
Demonstrating the rise in local investment and job creation driven by our programs.
Building Connections for a Thriving Downtown
Discover upcoming events and initiatives that invite you to join our community efforts and contribute to Tarboro’s vibrant growth.
Downtown Trick or Treating
Oct 30, 2026
Downtown Tarboro
We’re thrilled to keep Downtown Trick or Treating going—With two sessions it make for a perfect day of Trick or Treating, Session 1 is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Session 2 is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Run for Your Life 5K and 1 Mile
Oct 31, 2026
Starting Point Tarboro Brewing Company
We’re thrilled to keep the Downtown Live Summer Series going—and even more excited to spotlight local talent! Join us at Courthouse Square on September 18th for an unforgettable night of live music featuring Ashton Lalyn and The Verdict. Don’t miss it!
Historic Haunted Hunt
Oct 31, 2026
Historic District
Join us for our Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring local bluegrass bands, local breweries and a wide variety of food trucks. This event has something for everyone!. Don’t miss it!
Brewgrass Festival
Nov 1, 2026
Riverfront Park
Join us for our Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring local bluegrass bands, local breweries and a wide variety of food trucks. This event has something for everyone!. Don’t miss it!
Featuring: Low Tide String Band, The Still Shakers, Russell Johnson and Bluegrass Time, and Shannon Baker and Sometime Soon.
Confirmed Breweries: Tarboro Brewing Company
Christmas Vendor Market and Annual Tree Lighting
Nov 28, 2026
Courthouse Square
Join us on Saturday, November 28th, in Courthouse Square for a festive day of shopping local and supporting small businesses. Find unique gifts, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and celebrate the season with our community from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM (tree lighting at 6:00 PM).
Carriage Rides Night 1
Dec 3, 2026
Starting Point Tarboro Coffee House
Make your holiday season a little more magical with a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown Tarboro! Gather your family and friends, bundle up, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season as you take a festive ride through the Central Business District from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Carriage Rides Night 2
Dec 10, 2026
Starting Point Tarboro Coffee House
Make your holiday season a little more magical with a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown Tarboro! Gather your family and friends, bundle up, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season as you take a festive ride through the Central Business District from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Annual Christmas Parade
Dec 13, 2026
Main Street
We’re thrilled to keep the Downtown Live Summer Series going—and even more excited to spotlight local talent! Join us at Courthouse Square on September 18th for an unforgettable night of live music featuring Ashton Lalyn and The Verdict. Don’t miss it!
New Years Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 2026
Courthouse Square
Ring in 2027 with us in Downtown Tarboro for our annual New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration! Kick off the evening with family fun from 7:00–9:00 PM — enjoy costume characters, face painters, and a special kids countdown at 9:00 PM so our youngest partygoers can join in the celebration! Then, the night continues for the grown-ups from 9:00 PM–midnight, featuring live music and beats by Impultz Entertainment as we dance our way into the new year.