Alleghany County - Sparta, North Carolina

 
2025 3-DAY ROAD MARKET DATE:  
July 25, 26, and 27th

We invite visitors to explore Alleghany County to enjoy mountain living with friendly people to serve you.  

Elevation is approximately 3300 feet.  Enjoy the open terrain of our mountains providing opportunities for long range views, extended sunsets and sunrises.  Relax by the fresh air of the second oldest river in the world known as The New River where camping, canoeing and fishing are available. Visit Stone Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway to see scenic views while enjoying the beauty of nature.  Hundreds of hiking areas are available to public along with bicycle scenic routes. You will find all the services you need in our small main street corridor, which includes two shopping centers.  A variety of Restaurants are available seven days a week. Health services are also available.  Overnight stay facilities are always available.
Travel Historic US Hwy. 21 everyday of the year to experience the four seasons and special ongoing activities for your entertainment and enjoyment
~Donald W. Miles, Founder and Chairperson of Take a Break from the Interstate.

We have Vacation Rentals available year round.  
Call 336-372-5646 for more information.
Or call:  Linda Dickerson 516-982-7306

Alleghany County Website

Town Of Sparta Website

VACATION RENTALS AVAILABLE IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY

Call:  Brett Goodwin at 336-200-4533 for a location 3 minutes from Sparta, NC.

Call:  Linda Dickerson at 516-982-7306 for location in Sparta to stay.

There is always something to do in Alleghany County.  

The 2025 Annual 3-Day Road Market 
July 25, 26 and 27th
Make Plans Today for this Great Event!!!

It will soon be that time of the year when excitement is in the air. Visitors from near and far will clog Highway 21 looking for bargains and treasures. I am talking about the ‘Take a Break from the Interstate’ Road Market              2025 July 25-27th. In Alleghany County, folks will be crowded onto every nook and cranny on Highway 21 to sale
their treasures.
Numbers to call to set up in Sparta, NC:  
 Sparta Home Center:  336-372-7488
Call KSN at 336-372-5324
ALLEGHANY FAIRGROUNDS at 336-363-4639

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APRIL 2025
Event Name: Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds
1375 US Hwy 21 North
Sparta, NC 28675 United States
Description:  LAWN MOWER RACE
Date:  APRIL 26TH  6PM TO 10PM 
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MAY 2025
Event Name: NC FRIED APPLE PIE FESTIVAL 
Description:  APPLE PIE FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2025 
Location: HIGGINS FAIRGROUNDS, SPARTA, NC
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JUNE 2025
Event Name: FIBERFEST
Description: CELEBRATING THE REGIONS FIBER ARTS TRADITIONS 
Date:  Saturday, June 6TH AND 7TH, 2025  (9AM TO 5PM)
Location: HIGGINGS FAIRGROUNDS, SPARTA, NC
Website: www.blueridgefiberfest.com

JULY 2025
​Event Name: ANNUAL 3 DAY ROAD MARKET 
Description: AMAZING VIEWS ALONG THE 100 MILES OF HISTORIC US HWY. 21.  
Date: JULY 25, 26, and 27th
Location: FROM HARMONY, NC TO WYTHEVILLE, VA
Website:  www.takeabreakfromtheinterstate.org

AUGUST 2025
Event Name:  DEMOLITION DERBY
Description:  RACING
Date: AUGUST 9TH  6PM
Location:  HIGGINS FAIRGROUND
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Event Name:  MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Description:  VENDORS ALONG MAIN STREET, FAMIILY FRIENDLY EVENT
Date: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Location:  MAIN STREET, SPARTA, NC
Website: www.alleghanycountychamber.com 

OCTOBER 2025
Event Name: TRUNK N TREAT 
Description:  HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Date: OCTOBER 31ST 
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NOVEMBER 2025
Event Name:  CHRISTMAS PARADE
Description:  PARADE
Date:  NOVEMBER 29TH 
Location:  MAIN STREET
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