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All-American Festival

Celebrate Independence Day at Selma’s All-American Festival!

Join us on Monday, June 30, 2025, for a patriotic evening full of live music, food, games, and fireworks at Blackstone/Ormond’s Plaza!

This red, white, and blue celebration features a live performance by the legendary Band of Oz, bringing the best of Carolina Beach Music to this festive occasion.

🕕 Event Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Blackstone/Ormond’s Plaza

Enjoy:
🍔 Food trucks & local vendors
🎯 Family-friendly games and activities
🎇 A fireworks finale you won’t want to miss
🎶 Great music and community spirit

Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotic pride, and your whole crew for a star-spangled celebration like no other!

Free admission – all are welcome!

May 27, 2025/by Jenna Evans

Selma’s 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Join Us for Selma’s 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Selma’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21st from 3 PM to 6 PM in Downtown Selma!

🎉 Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
✨ Local vendors
🍔 Delicious food
🎶 Live entertainment
…and a vibrant atmosphere honoring African American history and heritage.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to recognize this important day in our nation’s history — a celebration of freedom and unity.

📍 Downtown Selma
📅 Saturday, June 21st
🕒 3 PM – 6 PM

Let’s celebrate freedom, culture, and community — see you there!

May 27, 2025/by Jenna Evans

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Selma Senior Day is coming up!

Join us on Friday, May 9th from 11AM–1PM at the Selma Civic Center for a fun-filled event celebrating Older Americans Month!

Performances by:
Sassy Feet Dance Group
Steps of Inspiration

For ages 50+ | 150-person capacity
300 N Webb St, Selma
Please call Tammy Braglin for any questions or to request a ticket: (919) 965-2627
Must have a ticket to attend this event, as seats are limited

Let’s celebrate our seniors with music, movement, and community spirit!

April 22, 2025/by Jenna Evans

News, Parks and Recreation

Town of Selma’s Founders Day Celebration

Celebrate Selma’s 160th Anniversary!

Date: May 1, 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Location: Selma Civic Center, 300 N. Webb Street

******PLEASE RSVP TO EVENTS@SELMA-NC.COM BY MONDAY, APRIL 21ST IF YOU WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. THANK YOU!******

This year marks 160 years of history, community, and progress in Selma! Join us as we honor our town’s incredible journey and the people who have shaped it.

Hear from our citizens as they share their heartfelt stories and reflections on what Selma means to them.
Celebrate our heritage and connect with friends, neighbors, and community leaders.

Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a bright future for Selma!

Don’t miss this special occasion!

#Selma160 #FoundersDay #CommunityCelebration

April 4, 2025/by Jenna Evans

News, Parks and Recreation

Town of Selma’s Earth Day Cleanup Event

Friday, April 25th | 8am

3 Locations: Edgebrook Park, Raiford Street Park, and The Selma Public Library.

Let’s celebrate our planet together!

Come out and make a difference in Selma as we get our hands dirty for Earth Day! We’ll be planting beautiful pollinator gardens to support our local wildlife and painting kindness rocks to spread love throughout the community.

What to Expect:

Pollinator Garden Planting: Help us create vibrant gardens that will attract bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.

Kindness Rocks Painting: Spread positivity by decorating rocks with inspirational messages to brighten someone’s day.

All ages are welcome!
Let’s work together to make our community greener and kinder. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

March 17, 2025/by Jenna Evans

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Selma Lion’s Club 3rd Annual Downtown Selma Wine Walk

Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Downtown Selma, North Carolina

Participants can explore over 20 local businesses while enjoying wines from Hinnant Family Vineyards. The event begins with check-in at HTR Southern Properties, where attendees can enjoy live entertainment by Amy Jae.

Ticket options include:

Diamond Ticket ($45): Includes a walk pass, wine glass, wine lanyard, and a charcuterie cup.

Gold Ticket ($35): Includes a walk pass, wine glass, and wine lanyard.

Silver Ticket ($25): Includes a walk pass and wine glass.

Tickets can be purchased by following the link below:

Link: 3rd Annual Wine Walk Tickets, Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

***You must be 21 years or older to purchase tickets for this event!***

March 16, 2025/by Jenna Evans