Downtown High Point: the trade-only Market showrooms, Truist Point, Stock + Grain, Congdon Yards, the children's museum and the High Point Theatre.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts come from each venue’s or organizer’s own website, linked below. City information: 336-883-3111.
Downtown High Point is two places at once. Twice a year it is the High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, filling more than 11.5 million square feet of showrooms with trade buyers. The rest of the year, the streets around Truist Point, the Rockers’ ballpark, and Congdon Yards are where High Point eats, drinks and takes the kids.
What this means for you
- Market weeks: fall 2026 is Oct. 17-21; spring 2027 is April 10-14. The showrooms are trade-only.
- Year-round: Stock + Grain food hall, Congdon Yards, the Qubein Children’s Museum and the High Point Theatre.
- Game nights: the Rockers play 63 home games at Truist Point in 2027, from April 23.
High Point Market
High Point Market calls itself the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, with more than 11.5 million square feet of showroom space. It runs each April and October:
| Market | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Oct. 17-21 |
| Spring 2027 | April 10-14 |
| Fall 2027 | Oct. 23-27 |
The Market is open to the trade only, according to its FAQ. Shoppers are pointed to the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, 336-884-5255, for local stores that carry exhibitors’ lines. The showroom buildings include the International Home Furnishings Center at East Commerce Avenue and South Hamilton Street, which also houses the High Point Theatre, according to the city.
Truist Point and the ballpark blocks
Truist Point on North Elm Street is home to the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League, who open their 2027 home schedule on Friday, April 23. Across the street:
- Stock + Grain Assembly, 275 N. Elm St.: a food hall with eight counters (Atomic Rooster, B3 Smokehouse, Cara’s Cookies and Coffee, Fig and Olive Mediterranean Deli, Nonna Rosa’s Pizza, Smash and Sizzle Burgers, Taco Street and Yumi Sushi), two bars and the Cahoots Patio overlooking the ballpark. Trivia Tuesdays, Family Fun Night Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays and live music Saturdays. Free public parking in the lot next door.
- Dive Bar, 312 N. Elm St.: an arcade bar, family friendly until 8 p.m.
Game-day parking is $5 a game in the Rockers’ lots, including 214 Lindsay St., which opens an hour before game time; ADA spaces are on Gatewood Avenue, according to the team’s parking page. Dogs are allowed at games with a wristband from Guest Services.
Congdon Yards
Congdon Yards, on West English Road, turns a historic factory into a community center with a courtyard, coworking and event space. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inside:
- Earl’s Landing, 400 W. English Road: dinner Monday to Saturday and Sunday brunch; 336-882-0044.
- Lil’s Coffee Bar, 410 W. English Road: coffee and coworking, weekdays.
- The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG): exhibitions, classes and workshops; open weekdays from noon and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For families
- Nido and Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum, 200 Qubein Ave.: two floors of hands-on exhibits and a double-decker carousel; $15 admission, free parking, closed Mondays.
- High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St.: story times on weekday mornings and, through Oct. 31, the Saturday farmers market on its plaza.
Arts and landmarks
- High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave.: concerts and comedy; box office noon to 5 p.m. weekdays, 336-887-3001.
- High Point Arts Council, in the historic Centennial Station Arts Center: community arts programs and the free SummerSounds concerts.
- World’s Largest Chest of Drawers: the original giant dresser, with socks hanging from a drawer to stand for the city’s hosiery industry, once housed the city’s Bureau of Information, according to NCpedia.
- Main Street carries the High Point Holiday Festival Parade on the Sunday before Thanksgiving; see our Christmas parade page.
Getting there
- By train: the Amtrak station is at 100 W. High Ave., served by the Piedmont, Carolinian and Crescent, according to NC By Train.
- By car or bus: see our getting around guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the High Point Market?
Fall 2026 Market is Oct. 17-21, and spring 2027 Market is April 10-14, according to High Point Market. Fall 2027 is Oct. 23-27.
Can the public go to the High Point Market?
No. The Market is open to the trade only. The High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, 336-884-5255, can point shoppers to local stores carrying exhibitors’ furniture.
Where is the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers?
In High Point. The landmark, with socks hanging from a drawer for the city’s hosiery industry, once served as the city’s Bureau of Information.
Where do I park downtown for a Rockers game?
The Rockers list game-day lots at $5 a game, including 214 Lindsay St., which opens an hour before first pitch. ADA parking is on Gatewood Avenue outside Truist Point.
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