Big Iron @ Big Lick Lawn Mower Pull

- Come out to see some of the areas best lawn and garden pullers. Guaranteed to be full of action for the whole family.

- Friday, June 20 at the Big Lick Festival Park - 7:00 pm

ATV Drag Race

- Quickly becoming one of the area's most popular events.  Come see some of the fastest four-wheelers in the country battle it out on a dirt track.

- Test and Tune - Friday, June 27th at the Big Lick Festival Park - 7:00 pm

- Race - Saturday, June 28th - 7:00 pm

Freedom Run 5K/Fun Run

- 5K foot race and 1 mile fun run/walk in downtown Oakboro sponsored by Stanly Community College and Stanly Regional Medical Center

- Saturday, June 28th - 8:00 am

- Register Online or at Vac & Dash in Albemarle

Community Worship Service 
- Community members from across Stanly, Union, Cabarrus, Davidson, and other counties come to the Annual Community Worship Service for a time of fellowship and unity.

- Sunday, June 29th - Oakboro Baptist Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm

Little Miss 4th of July Pageant 
- The Little Miss Pageant has come to be one of the highlights for locals and visitors. Representatives from around the area come to 'compete' for the title of "Little Miss". Awards for different age groups, open to the public.

- Tuesday, July 1 - on stage 6:00pm

Firefighter Competition

- Watch local fire department teams compete in various events for the title.

- Tuesday, July 1st - 6:45 pm

Free Concerts 
- From Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5th the Oakboro 4th of July Celebration will present national, regional, and local entertainers. Click here for more information.

- Too Much Sylvia, Blake Wise, Jim Quick & Coastline

Oakboro 4th of July Parade 
- One of the largest 4th of July Parades you could attend this holiday - the Oakboro 4th of July Parade boasts hundreds of participants from Emergency Services, Federal/State/Local Government, area business, beauty queens, marching bands, floats, civic organizations, church groups, hot rods, car clubs, vintage tractors, horses, and more... Come out and see why the parade draws over 30,000 visitors annually. (Figure based on estimate of North Carolina State Highway Patrol 2003 - between 30,000 - 35,000)

- July 4th - 9:00 am

Miss Stanly County Fire Queen Pageant

- Representatives from Stanly County fire districts compete for the title of 2008 Miss Stanly County Fire Queen

- Friday, July 4th - 11:00 am - Watch the parade for a preview of the contestants!

Oakboro 4th of July Fireworks Show 
- One of the largest fireworks displays in North Carolina, this 45-minute (approx.) show is a crowd favorite.

- July 4th; Encore July 5th