Rutherfordton, Rutherford County

2026 Christmas events in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Rutherfordton holiday events

Rutherfordton joins Spindale for the shared Spindale–Rutherfordton Christmas Parade (5 PM downtown Rutherfordton), and celebrates Home for the Holidays at Main St. Park with carolers, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and local shops.

Parades & tree lightings

1 verified event for 2026.

Spindale–Rutherfordton Christmas Parade

Parade

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM Spindale; 5:00 PM downtown Rutherfordton ET

Downtown Spindale and downtown Rutherfordton

Cost: check link

Hosted by Towns of Spindale and Rutherfordton

One shared parade, not two independent county cards. Registration deadline Nov 30 noon pertains to entrants, not spectator tickets.

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Kids & family

1 verified event for 2026.

Home for the Holidays — Main St. Park

Other

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM ET

Main St. Park, downtown Rutherfordton

Cost: check link

Hosted by Town of Rutherfordton

Confirmed town announcement: festive decorations, carolers, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, photo opportunities and local shops. A separate 2026 Christmas market or tree-lighting schedule was not verified — check the town page for updates.

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