City of Salisbury Warns Public About Fake Cheerwine Festival Event

The City of Salisbury is warning residents about a fraudulent Cheerwine Festival event being promoted on social media.

City officials say they have become aware of false information circulating online advertising a Cheerwine Festival event scheduled for next weekend. According to the city, the event is not real and is not affiliated with the City of Salisbury, Cheerwine, or any official festival partners.

Officials are urging the public not to click on, share, or engage with posts promoting the fake event. They warn that some websites, links, or email addresses associated with the posts may be attempts to collect personal information or obtain payment information from unsuspecting users.

To ensure accurate information, residents are encouraged to rely only on official sources for Cheerwine Festival announcements and event details. These sources include the City of Salisbury's official social media channels, Cheerwine's official social media accounts, and the festival's official website.

City officials are also asking the public to help stop the spread of misinformation by reporting suspicious posts and sharing the warning with friends and family.

Anyone seeking information about official Cheerwine Festival activities should visit the festival's official website at cheerwinefest.com and follow verified social media accounts for updates and announcements.