Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 100+ years in Salisbury.
Consider taking the train from Charlotte to Salisbury!

Cheerwine Festival Features
- Rowan Museum’s Cheerwine exhibit
- Live music
- Cheerwine-inspired food
- Cheerwine-infused craft beer from regional craft breweries
- Kids Zone
- Vendor booths with arts and crafts, as well as fun and unique Cheerwine merchandise, from over 50 vendors
- Roving entertainers like stilt-walkers, jugglers and face painting
- History of Cheerwine Trolley Tour
- Rowan Museum Cheerwine Display
- Trolley tours
Live Music Lineup
- 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Caroline Keller Band
- 1:45 to 3 p.m.: Liam Pendergrass Trio
- 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Next Level Band
- 5:30 to 7 p.m.: Boy Band Review
F&M Bank Fun Zone
The Fun Zone includes both free activities and activities with a cost.
- Build a Barnyard Friend
- Inflatable carnival and carousel bounce
- Carnival treats
- Rock climbing wall
- Mobile gem mine
- Interactive kids’ activities provided by NC Transportation Museum

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