The 3rd Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to around 10 p.m., in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park at 8:30 p.m. to Downtown Public House. Check … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Sept. 20
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Summer Vibes Music Series: EG Peters Band Sept. 10
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series in September, 2025, rescheduled from summer dates. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, September 10, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon -- Bluegrass and countryWednesday, … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: EG Peters Band Sept. 10
Festival Latino in Garner September 12
The Town of Garner's annual Festival Latino takes place Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, NC. This is a free event that features live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, a kids' zone, food trucks and more. The Festival will feature: … [Read more...] about Festival Latino in Garner September 12
Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 13
Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 13, 2025, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 13
Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
This September and October, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle will be bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy wiener dog racing, beer stein hoisting competitions, and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Triangle Vegfest Sept. 14
Triangle Vegfest is an organization that promotes the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It holds markets, and other events, where you can shop from vegan-friendly vendors. Triangle VegFest will take place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is typically free, with a $5 to $10 donation suggested. … [Read more...] about Triangle Vegfest Sept. 14
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Chapel Hill Car Show and Soap Box Derby Sept. 7
Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Car Show and Soap Box Derby on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be free for spectators to enjoy. Entering either the car show or soap box derby will cost $20 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded. Learn more and register for car show or soap box … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Car Show and Soap Box Derby Sept. 7
