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WRAL PRESENTS THE 49TH ANNUAL SELMA RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL OCTOBER 4TH-6TH

Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma will welcome festivalgoers of all ages October 4th-6th to celebrate Selma’s rail history with a weekend full of exciting entertainment and activities. Downtown streets will be filled with live music from two stages, a buffet of food trucks, model train shows, an annual parade, unique vendors, and carnival rides.

Friday – October 4th
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
11:00 AM – Model Train Display Opens@ Selma Union Station
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Carnival Rides
5:00 PM – Entertainment by Alex Williams – Main Stage
5:30 PM – Judging and Sandwich Sales at the Annual Fire Dept BBQ Cookoff
7:30 PM – Entertainment by The Legacy Motown Revue – Main Stage

Saturday – October 5th
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
9:00 AM – Train Shows & Displays Open @ the Civic Center & Selma Union Station
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Food Truck Rodeo
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Street Vendors
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Carnival Rides
10:30 AM – Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade
12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony on the Main Stage
12:30 PM – Entertainment by Bryan Mayer – Main Stage
12:30 PM – Local Performances on the Community Stage
2:30 PM – Entertainment by Allison Radcliffe – Main Stage
5:00 PM – Entertainment by I-42 Band – Main Stage

Sunday – October 6th
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
9:00 AM – Train Shows Open @ Civic Center & Selma Union Station
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Carnival Rides, Vendors & Food Truck Rodeo
12:30 PM – Entertainment by The Goodloves – Main Stage
1:00 PM – Safe Haven – Community Stage
2:00 PM – JOCO Community Choir – Community Stage
3:00 PM – Angel George & Co. – Community Stage
3:00 PM – Entertainment by Love Tribe – Main Stage
4:00 PM – The Social Security Boys – Community Stage

Visit with friends from WRAL including Jeff Hogan, Scott Mason, and Dan Haggerty on Saturday! A special thanks to WRAL, Coffee on Raiford, Johnston County Visitors Bureau, Old North State Food Hall, Gateway Engineers, Activate Selma, Meridian Waste, The Vault by Hatchett Brewing, Bailey Feed Mill, Stancil Oil Co., Electus Governmental Affairs, and Academy Sports.
For more information, visit Selmarailroaddays.com!

September 30, 2024/by Leigh Ann Blanton

Preorder Your 2024 Selma Railroad Days Shirts

We are opening up preorders for the 49th Annual Selma Railroad Days Shirts! Request your orders now, pay the electronic invoice you receive via email, and pick them up hot off the press next week just in time for the festival! Shirt orders can also be picked up during the festival. Remaining shirts will be available for purchase at the Town of Selma tent beginning at 5PM on Friday, 10/4 through 6pm Sunday, 10/6. Ordering ahead of time allows for us to ensure your sizing and color preferences are available! Order here https://form.jotform.com/242686172738164!

September 30, 2024/by Leigh Ann Blanton

News, Parks and Recreation

Selma Cyclepaths Ride for MS During Railroad Days

Selma, North Carolina — Selma Cyclepath team members started riding together in the 1990s to raise awareness and funding for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Over the life of the team, they have raised more than $2 million for MS research.

The Cyclepaths sponsor weekly training rides from Selma’s Thanksgiving Elementary School leading up to a major two-day fundraising event in New Bern each September. With the support of the Town of Selma, the Cyclepath’s invite you to come ride with the team on Saturday, October 5th as an event of the 49^th Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival.

Where: the ride will start and finish at Selma Baptist Church 1500 N. Webb Street. Parking will be available there.

When: Please arrive at 7:30 AM. There will be a rider safety briefing at 7:45 AM and the ride will begin at 8:00 AM.

Ride Distance: There will be three options (10, 26 & 47 miles).

Route cue sheets (paper and electronic) will be provided, as well as SAG support and a rest stop with water and snacks. The 10-mile ride will be ideal for families.

Riders are invited to explore Selma after their ride is complete to enjoy the rest of the exciting festival events! For more information about the ride, please contact the Team at Selma.cyclepaths@gmail.com. Please also visit their website at SelmaCyclepaths.org.

September 30, 2024/by Leigh Ann Blanton

News, Parks and Recreation

Selma Celebrates New Pickleball Courts with Grand Opening Event

Selma Celebrates New Pickleball Courts with Grand Opening Event

Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma will celebrate the official grand opening of four new pickleball courts located at the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Pickleball, invented in 1965, has recently become a popular sport in surrounding communities.

The event will begin at 11:00 AM with an official ribbon cutting and a “Fun Play” Tournament. Teams can sign up by visiting Selma Parks & Rec Programs. No experience is necessary to participate in the unofficial tournament play. All are welcome!

The Town of Selma is excited to welcome these new courts to the developing grounds of the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex located at 601 W Noble Street, Selma. They join the already-established Outdoor Fitness Court and will soon welcome more amenities to the complex.

The public is invited to attend this event to learn more about the sport and is welcome to return to enjoy the new courts. Pickleball rules and court guidelines will be placed at the entrance of the new courts, allowing athletes of all experience levels to participate.

For questions or assistance in signing up as a team for the tournament, please contact Events@Selma-NC.com or call 919-965-9841.