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Cheerwine Festival by Train - Salisbury, NC

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Ride NC By Train to the annual Cheerwine Festival Saturday, May 16 in Salisbury. With a modified schedule and multiple daily departures, it's easy to plan a day trip and enjoy one of North Carolina's most iconic celebrations.

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The Cheerwine Festival celebrates the cherry-flavored soft drink founded in Salisbury in 1917. The festival features live music, local vendors, food and family-friendly activities.
The Salisbury Station​ is located within walking distance of the festival, so you can step off the train and head straight into the event​.

Special Schedule for May 16:

  • Schedules have been adjusted to better align with festival hours
  • All trains will stop in Salisbury throughout the day
  • Pie​dmont​ Train 77 will also stop in Kannapolis to improve connectivity ​

Schedule

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  • Raleigh to Charlotte

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    ​City
    		​71 
    Piedmont 
    		​73 
    Piedmont 
    		​75 Piedmont 
    		​77 Piedmont 
    		​79 Carolinian 
    ​Raleigh, N.C. 
    		​6:30 a.m.
    		​9:20 a.m. 
    		​12:45 p.m. 
    		​3:15 p.m. 
    		​7:15 p.m. 
    ​Cary, N.C. 
    		​6:42 a.m. 
    		​9:32 a.m. 
    		​12:57 p.m. 
    		​3:27 p.m. 
    		​7:28 p.m. 
    ​Durham, N.C. 
    		​7:00 a.m.
    		​9:57 a.m. 
    		​1:17 p.m. 
    		​3:47 p.m. 
    		​7:58 p.m. 
    ​Burlington, N.C. 
    		​no service 
    		​10:33 a.m. 
    		​1:55 p.m. 
    		​4:26 p.m. 
    		​8:37 p.m. 
    ​Greensboro, N.C. 
    		​8:01 a.m. 
    		​11:00 a.m. 
    		​2:20 p.m. 
    		​4:51 p.m. 
    		​9:05 p.m. 
    ​High Point, N.C. 
    		​no service 
    		​11:17 a.m. 
    		​2:37 p.m. 
    		​5:08 p.m. 
    		​9:21 p.m. 
    ​Salisbury, N.C. 
    		​8:45 a.m. 
    		​11:50 a.m. 
    		​3:11 p.m. 
    		​5:41 p.m. 
    		​9:55 p.m. 
    ​Kannapolis, N.C. 
    		​9:03 a.m. 
    		​12:07 p.m. 
    		​3:27 p.m.. 
    		​5:57 p.m. 
    		​10:12 p.m. 
    ​Charlotte, N.C. 
    		​9:32 a.m. 
    		​12:35 p.m. 
    		​3:55 p.m. ​
    		​6:25 p.m. 
    		​10:45 p.m. 

  • Charlotte to Raleigh

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    ​​City ​
    		​80 Carolinian 
    		​72 Piedmont 
    		​74 Piedmont 
    		​76 Piedmont 
    		​78 Piedmont
    ​Charlotte, N.C. 
    		​6:45 a.m. 
    		​10:25 a.m. 
    		​2:20 p.m.
    		​4:50 p.m. 
    		​7:45 p.m. 
    ​Kannapolis, N.C. 
    		​7:10 a.m. 
    		​10:50 a.m. 
    		​2:45 p.m. 
    		​5:15 p.m. 
    		​no service
    ​Salisbury, N.C. 
    		​7:28 a.,m. 
    		​11:06 a.m. 
    		​3:01 p.m. 
    		​5:31 p.m. 
    		​8:22 p.m. 
    ​High Point, N.C. 
    		​8:02 a.m. 
    		​11:40 a.m. 
    		​3:35 p.m. 
    		​6:04 p.m. 
    		​8:56 p.m. 
    ​Greensboro, N.C. 
    		​8:24 a.m. 
    		​11:59 a.m. 
    		​3:54 p.m. 
    		​6:23 p.m. 
    		​9:15 p.m. 
    ​Burlington, N.C. 
    		​8:46 a.m. 
    		​12:21 p.m. 
    		​4:15 p.m. 
    		6:44 p.m. 
    		​9:37 p.m. 
    ​Durham, N.C. 
    		​8:27 a.m. 
    		​1:02 p.m. 
    		​5:01 p.m. 
    		​7:25 p.m. 
    		​10:17 p.m. 
    ​Cary, N.C. 
    		​9:47 a.m. 
    		​1:28 p.m. 
    		​5:22 p.m. 
    		​7:47 p.m. 
    		​10:36 p.m. 
    ​Raleigh, N.C. 
    		​10:05 a.m.
    		​1:41 p.m. 
    		​5:36 p.m. 
    		​8:01 p.m. 
    		​10:52 p.m. 

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Passengers are encouraged to plan your trip and book early, as seats may fill quickly.

​ Make it an overnight trip with Rowan County Tourism's Cheerwine Festival Stay & Play Package—book your hotel through VisitRowanCountyNC​ and receive a Visa e-Gift Card equal to 50% of your stay. Offer valid for festival weekend bookings made by May 12, 2026.

4/29/2026 1:23 PM

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