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Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21

Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Hunter Street and Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 500 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Children's Area The Children's Area will be in the Apex Town Hall, and will close at 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21

Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21

Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. Performances … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21

Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sep 21-22

Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the richness of Lebanese cuisine and heritage. This lively … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sep 21-22

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Triangle

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States. In the Triangle, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that should be included on our calendar? Send an email to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Triangle

Cultural Experience at the City of Raleigh Museum — Boleros y Libros Sep 15

As part of El Quixote Festival, City of Raleigh Museum is hosting Cultural Experience at the COR -- Boleros y Libros on September 15, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m. The museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an afternoon filled with beautiful ballads and literature. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Cultural Experience at the City of Raleigh Museum — Boleros y Libros Sep 15

Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 28

Asia Fest is returning for 2024. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $10 ($8 early bird), and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 28

Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 2

Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is one of many fall festivals in the Triangle. It takes place Saturday, November 2, 2024, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 310 S Academy Street in Cary, between Dry Avenue and Waldo Street. Admission is free. Just pay for your food and drink. The festival typically includes: … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 2

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 31 and September 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes place on the 400 block of Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Main … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend

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