The City of Morganton Main Street Department is officially kicking off summer with the launch of Destination Downtown, a three-month shop-local initiative designed to bring extra excitement, community engagement, and major rewards to Downtown Morganton.
Running from June 8 through August 31, the program invites residents and visitors aged 18 and older to grab a free passport, explore the city’s unique downtown core, and complete shopping prompts for a chance to win downtown bucks.
How to play
Participating in the Destination Downtown program is simple, fun, and accessible to everyone:
Pick up a free passport: Collect a physical passport card at any participating downtown merchant or at the Main Street Office (112B W Union St). No purchase is necessary to get a card.
Collect 9 stickers: Fill all nine squares on the passport by completing various shopping prompts. Participants will receive an official sticker each time they make a qualifying purchase or attend a designated free community event (limit one sticker per stop).
Submit to win: Once all nine squares are full, participants fill out their contact information on the back of the card and drop it off at any participating business or the Main Street Office by the August 31 deadline.
Submitting a completed passport enters participants into a random drawing on September 4, featuring local spending power:
One (1) grand prize winner will receive $500 in Downtown Bucks.
Five (5) winners will receive $250 in Downtown Bucks.
Downtown Bucks are $5 coupons that can be spent at downtown businesses just like cash. No change is given.
Participating businesses and free sticker stops
More than 20 local retailers, restaurants, and recreational spots are participating in the program, showcasing the diversity of Downtown Morganton:
Retail and specialty: Uptown Consignment, West Union Art Studios, Thistle & Twig, Craft'd, Aqua B Boutique, Hamilton Williams, Debbie's Embroidery & Screen Printing, Viva la Vintage, Morganton Ponds & Hardscapes, The Olive of Morganton (retail/bar), Garden Gate Floral & Events, Benjamin's & Libba's, Fonta Flora (brewery), Breathe Yoga & Wellness (recreational, retail), Bigfoot Climbing Gym (recreational, retail).
Dining, cafes, and desserts: Merrill Mischief General Store, Ice Cream Sammies, Yesi's Tacos & Cantina, Uncle Eee's, Blackbox Sandwiches, Buck's Pizza, Ono Poke Bowl.
This content is sourced from
Morganton
. It reflects the author's views and has not been edited by our newsroom. It may have been generated using AI assistance.
