Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event also includes free workshops. The event starts with a kick-off open mic at Town Commons on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. and then a show at Cat's Cradle in the evening. The main … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
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Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
green Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Green Road Park, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a change of location, due to the weather. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
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
Shrektoberfest Block Party at DSSOLVR Durham Sept 27
DSSOLVR, at 630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Shrektoberfest Block Party on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! Shrektoberfest Schedule … [Read more...] about Shrektoberfest Block Party at DSSOLVR Durham Sept 27
Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 27
The Apex Latino Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Festival Features Entertainment Schedule … [Read more...] about Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 27
OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28
OctoBullFest is Bull City Burger and Brewery's Oktoberfest celebration. It takes place from start to close on Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, 2025: Admission is free. You'll pay for your food and drink. Bull City Burger & Brewery is at 107. W Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina. Festival Features … [Read more...] about OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Entertainment: … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 26 and 27, 2025. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon Sept. 25
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: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon Sept. 25
Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
