PBS Highlights how Amateur Sports Tourism is Impacting N.C.

Rocky Mount Event Center General Manager David Joyner discusses the amateur sports tourism industry with PBS North Carolina.

Amateur sports tourism continues its rise as one of the most rapidly growing industries. And the impact of sports tourism on communities goes beyond event attendance. PBS North Carolina discussed the Sports Tourism Boom on ncIMPACT. “Cities all over the country are competing to build these facilities, and that’s something we don’t take lightly,” Rocky […]

Wedding Show Tips to Plan Your Big Day

Beautiful place settings for a wedding reception at Rocky Mount Event Center.

With so many details and moving parts, planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. Attending a wedding show can alleviate many of these stresses by being in the room with vendors from all of the services you’re likely to need. Wedding shows themselves can be a lot to process as well, and if you go into […]

Downtown Rocky Mount Restaurants: Local Recommendations

Jerk chicken drummies- authentic Jamaican food is popular at downtown Rocky Mount restaurants.

A popular side to traveling for athletic tournaments, concerts, or other events, is the opportunity to taste and experience authentic food in new cities. Rocky Mount Event Center lies in the heart of downtown Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where great eats are just steps away. Here’s a short list of some of our favorite downtown […]

North Carolina Girls Club Volleyball Tournament Schedule 2023

A player in a purple jersey serves the ball overhead at a volleyball tournament at Rocky Mount Event Center.

It’s the most exciting time of the year for volleyball fans as the spring club season launches into action with the opening serve of the Carolina Kickoff. Club volleyball helps young players develop life skills and builds character alongside relationships. Rocky Mount Event Center has compiled a girls volleyball 2023 tournament schedule in North Carolina […]