The Seaboard Festival

08/28/2026

🏃 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟓𝐊 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞! 🏃

Training for the Seaboard Festival 5K? The official route is available year-round, giving you the perfect opportunity to practice the course and know what to expect before race day!

Remember, all paces are welcome at the Seaboard Festival 5K! Whether you plan to run, walk, or do a little of both, practicing the route can be a great way to track your progress and work toward your own personal goals.

Attached is a screenshot of the course map. Strava users can also 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.strava.com/routes/3526300195024028804

Get familiar with the course, work toward your goals, and we’ll see you at the starting line! 🚂

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐞𝐭? What are you waiting for! You can register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Hamlet/SeaboardFestival5K

08/27/2026

Fall weather, live music, and a little railroad nostalgia 🚂🎶 It’s almost time for the 44th Annual Seaboard Festival!

We’ve got an incredible lineup of musicians ready to bring the sounds of the festival to downtown Hamlet on Saturday, October 31. Come spend the day with us as we celebrate the community, music, and rich railroad history that make the Seaboard Festival a tradition year after year. 🍂

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/20/2026

🎶 Local talent is taking center stage at the 44th Annual Seaboard Festival! 🎶

One of the hometown traditions that makes the annual Seaboard Festival so special is seeing local groups perform and showcase their talents for the community. 🫶 This year, head over to the Kids Zone throughout the day to catch performances from some familiar local favorites!

👟 10:00–10:30 | Triple Toe Cloggers
🥋 10:30–11:00 | PKSA
💃 11:00–11:30 | Bold Moves
🩰 12:00–12:30 | Dance Sensations
✨ 1:00–2:00 | Sparkle & Sass Dance Divas

From music and dancing to community and railroad history, it’s the hometown traditions that have made the Seaboard Festival a special part of Hamlet for generations. 🚂❤️

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🏃 Seaboard Festival 5K | 8:00 AM
🎉 Festival | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Main Street | Downtown Hamlet, NC

Come celebrate the music, community, tradition and railroad history that make the Seaboard Festival one of Richmond County’s favorite fall traditions! 🚂🎃

08/17/2026

🎃🚂 There’s something for everyone at the Seaboard Festival! 🚂🎃

Downtown Hamlet will be packed with things to see, do, eat, and enjoy when the 44th Annual Seaboard Festival returns on Saturday, October 31, 2026!

Start your morning by lacing up for the 🏃 Seaboard Festival 5K, then stick around because that’s only the beginning! Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Hamlet/SeaboardFestival5K

🛍️ Shop from tons of vendors lining downtown
🍔 Grab something delicious from food trucks and food vendors
🚗 Check out an incredible lineup at the Seaboard Festival Car Show
🎶 Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day
🚂 Put your best railroad voice to the test in the Conductor Call Contest
🎃 Celebrate Halloween with plenty of fall fun
✨ And discover so much more happening throughout the festival!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🏃 Seaboard Festival 5K: 8:00 AM
🎉 Festival Begins: 9:00 AM
🚗 Car Show Begins: 9:00 AM
📍 Downtown Hamlet, NC

Whether you come to run, shop, eat, admire the cars, enjoy the music, or spend the day exploring, there’s plenty to keep you busy at one of Hamlet’s biggest traditions!

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

Fall air coupled with live music- the feels and sounds of The Seaboard Festival 🚂 We have an allstar roster of musicians scheduled for our 44th annual celebration of the rich railroad history of the former hub of the Seaboard on Saturday, October 31 🎶

08/07/2026

43 years and counting‼️A full day of fun for all ages commemorating the rich railroad history of the former hub of the Seaboard- Hamlet, NC- The Annual Seaboard Festival falls on Halloween this year 🎃 Come celebrate with us, because we will have plenty of treats and maybe a few tricks, too 😉