Rowan County Weather Headed Back to the Cheerwine Festival

Mark your calendars — one of Rowan County’s biggest events of the year is returning to downtown Salisbury.

The 2026 Cheerwine Festival will take place Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM to 7 PM in downtown Salisbury, celebrating the hometown soda that has become a Southern favorite.

Each year the festival brings together thousands of visitors for a full day of live music, food trucks, Cheerwine-inspired dishes, craft vendors, family activities, and plenty of Cheerwine.

Last year’s event welcomed more than 100,000 visitors and generated millions in economic impact for Rowan County, showing just how big this celebration has become.

Rowan County Weather Will Be On Site

As always, Rowan County Weather will be on location throughout the festival providing real-time weather information to:

• Rowan County Emergency Management

• City of Salisbury event organizers

• Public safety teams

• Festival staff and volunteers

The goal is simple: help keep the event safe, informed, and running smoothly if weather conditions change.

What to Expect

Visitors can enjoy:

• Live music throughout the day

• Dozens of food and craft vendors

• Cheerwine-inspired food and drinks

• Kid-friendly activities and entertainment

• A celebration of Salisbury’s hometown soda

Follow Rowan County Weather

As we get closer to the festival, Rowan County Weather will provide:

• Early festival weather outlooks

• Day-of forecast updates

• Live weather monitoring from downtown Salisbury

If you're planning to attend — keep an eye on Rowan County Weather for the latest forecast.

More festival details:
https://cheerwinefest.com/