Visit Downtown Oxford, NC

06/19/2026

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is National Trails Day — and we're celebrating right here in Oxford! 🥾🌿

Join Oxford Parks & Recreation for a FREE guided nature hike through one of Granville County's most beautiful hidden gems.

🗓 Tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 | ⏰ 9:00 AM | 📍 Lake Devin
✅ FREE | All ages welcome
✅ Registration required — link in bio or call (919) 603-1135

Come enjoy the morning and celebrate the trails that make Oxford special.

06/04/2026

Some of the best parts of Downtown Oxford are only a short walk away. 🚶‍♀️✨

Park once and let downtown do the rest. Shops, dining, open spaces, and familiar faces — it's all right here, waiting to be explored.

Leave the car behind and see how much you can discover on foot.

06/03/2026

The OxForward Grant Program is LIVE! 🚨

Applications are now open for Mural, Vacant, and Facade grants for eligible business owners.

Apply now at: https://visitdowntownoxfordnc.org/

05/27/2026

Attention small business owners & entrepreneurs!

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting a National Small Business Matchmaking Series event in Raleigh — and it's free!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 📍 NC State University McKimmon Conference & Training Center – Raleigh, NC

This is a great opportunity to connect with federal procurement officials, learn about USDOT contracting opportunities, and grow your network. Registration is required — scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

05/14/2026

Big news for our region! 🌟

The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments has launched a Regional Tourism Plan, bringing together leaders from all five counties to grow tourism across the region.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.kerrtarcog.org/regional-tourism-plan

05/12/2026

It's time to put Oxford on the map. 🗺️

The Main Street 250 Storytelling Map is highlighting American stories on Main Streets across the country — and Downtown Oxford has plenty to share.

Submit your story: https://mainstreet.org/our-network/main-street-250?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8vzs2GUXveT-L67U9Puqsd4vM5VVbqTSOtjddkr7Kotg03OBJ4BJPA-sYPoxwrBhP2DQvX4GnL0LBEywaMdkeR_ZeVeg&_hsmi=402072744&utm_content=402072744&utm_source=hs_email

05/11/2026

We’re already looking forward to it.

The flavors, the music, and the energy that fills downtown during the Hot Sauce Festival are hard to forget.

September 11–12, 2026 is right around the corner.

Let us know if you’ll be joining us for the 20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day, Oxford! 💕

Today is all about celebrating the incredible women in our lives — and Downtown Oxford is the perfect place to find a gift as wonderful as she is.

05/08/2026

🎉 CultureFest is coming to Downtown Oxford this Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM!

📍 Heads up: Main Street and Williamsboro Street will be closed from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Plan your route accordingly and allow extra travel time.

Come celebrate community right here in the heart of Oxford. We'll see you there! 🙌