​An Evening at the Table.        2026 Menu

A Taste of Stanly

Grazing Table featuring Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses, Crudites, Fruits, & Mediterranean Spreads
by The Independent
Bistro & Makers Place
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Artisan Italian Meatballs & Garlic Knots by Emricci Pizzeria

Mini Tortilla Soup Bowls
​ by The Downtown Cantina

Crafted Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Cowboy Candy
by Dickey’s BBQ

From the Garden

Mixed Greens with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans,
Red Onion and Feta Cheese tossed in a Raspberry Vinaigrette
by Juneberry Ridge

The Main Event

Chicken Al Limone with white wine sauce
Wild Rice Mushroom Pilaf
with roasted parmesan, Baby Broccolini 
by 1913 Badin Inn

A Sweet Finale

New York Style with strawberries, Lemon with lemon curd & Dark Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes
by Connie’s Coffee & Cafe

Pecan Caramel Shortbread, Peanut Butter & Snickerdoodle Mini Cookies, and Caramel Drizzle Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
by Sassy Cakes Bakery

Mini Key Lime and Cheerwine Pies
by Albemarle Sweet Shop

Signature Sips

Cherry Lime Fizz or
​ Main Street Margarita
by Loping Crow Distillery

Red and White Wine
by Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery

Pontoon Pilsner
Morrow Mountain Märzen
Strawberry Blonde Ale
Straight Out Of Stanly IPA
by Uwharrie Brewing
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Iced Coffee and Tea
by Connie’s Coffee & Cafe

DINNER ON MAIN 2026 IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!​

Experience a magical evening of open-air dining under the stars in the heart of Downtown Albemarle!
Join the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce and our extraordinary local business partners for an unforgettable night celebrating local flavor, community spirit, and top-tier culinary craft. Your ticket covers a complete multi-course experience featuring appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, alongside complimentary wine, beer, and spirits.
Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• ​Event Start: 6:30 PM (Appetizers & Drinks)
• Location: Downtown Albemarle (Corner of Main and Second Streets)
• Tickets: $100 per person (Sold Out)

Featured Food & Beverage Partners

• Culinary & Dining: 1913 Badin Inn, The Independent Bistro for Arts & Culture, Emricci Pizzeria, The Downtown Cantina, Juneberry Ridge, 
• Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries: Uwharrie Brewing, Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery, Loping Crow Distillery
• Bakeries & Sweets: Albemarle Sweet Shop, Sassy Cake's Bakery
• Flowers:  Granville Lane Farm
• Music: Joy and The Gent

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(Note: Dinner On Main is a rain-or-shine event. Attendees will receive email notifications prior to the event regarding any weather-related venue shifts. In case of rain, the event will be held at Market Station in Downtown Albemarle, NC) Location: ​501 W Main St, Albemarle 
501 W Main St, Albemarle

​​Dinner on Main FAQs

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Dinner on Main in downtown Albemarle on Saturday, September 19, 2026.  Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about the event.

Do I need a paper ticket? 
No, your reservation will serve as your ticket.  Please be sure to check in with our staff at the registration table.  At registration, you will receive your wristband for 21 and over guests (please bring ID), two drink tickets per guest, and your name place card to reserve your seat at the table. 

What should we wear?
Business Casual Attire

What time should we arrive?
6:00 p.m. – Registration opens for guests of Dinner on Main
Many of our local restaurants and businesses will be open before and during Dinner on Main. Check in and feel free to visit our wonderful downtown establishments. 

6:30 p.m. – Reception begins
Grazing table featuring local meats, cheeses, veggies, and fruits opens, bars open (redeem drink tickets at Uwharrie Brewing table, Loping Crow Distillery table & at Tomahawk Axe Throwing,) and beverage stations open (sweet tea, unsweetened tea, and water)

7:30 p.m. – Dinner on Main begins
Guests are asked to find their seats and enjoy an evening of dining under the stars in downtown Albermarle.  Guests will enjoy a soup, salad, entrée and dessert course. 

9:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
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I am a Sponsor for Dinner on Main, do I have reserved seating?
Yes, 2026 Dinner on Main sponsors will have reserved seating.  Your seating will have a Sponsor sign on the table with the number of guests.  You will still need to check in at the registration table for your wristbands, drink tickets, and name place cards, and to let us know that you have arrived.

Where should we park?
There is plenty of parking available in downtown Albemarle.  *Please note that the streets surrounding Dinner on Main (Second street and Main Street), will close at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. 

Are there restrooms?
Restrooms will be available at The Tomahawk Throwing Range & Blade Shop, LLC, for our guests.
​Location: 130 S 2nd St, Albemarle130 S 2nd St, Albemarle