JAWSFest is an annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration in downtown Chapel Hill. It includes a flea market, live music, jousting, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but it's all within a three minute walk. It's a big block party. Besides the … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movie, flea market, more
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Destination SunFest at Dix Park–free ferris wheel, carousel, inflatables…and a huge sunflower field
Two hugely popular festivals at Dix Park, Destination Dix and SunFest, are combining into one festival this year. Destination SunFest will include all the fun, free entertainment from Destination Dix, and will be timed to coincide with peak bloom of the sunflower fields at Dix Park! It will now take place on Saturday, July 13th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free, and so … [Read more...] about Destination SunFest at Dix Park–free ferris wheel, carousel, inflatables…and a huge sunflower field
TheatreFESTival is a free behind-the-scenes look at theatre at NC State
TheatreFESTival is a free event at Thompson Hall, on NC State's campus at 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, on Saturday, June 15th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Some of what's going on a TheatreFESTival: Walking tour of Thompson Gym Actor chat with director and cast of Bright Star the Musical (University Theatre) Bright Star backstage walking tour Go Back for Murder backstage walking … [Read more...] about TheatreFESTival is a free behind-the-scenes look at theatre at NC State
Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary June 8
The 2019 Pimento Cheese Festival is taking place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Cary. The festival will place on Academy Street, between Dry Avenue and Waldo Street. Food vendors will be selling food from the regular menus, along with new dishes featuring pimento cheese. There will be live music at the Downtown Park. Buy a drink from local breweries, and test your … [Read more...] about Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary June 8
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 8
Raleigh's International Food Festival takes place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival celebrate's Raleigh's diverse community and welcoming spirit through international food, music and dance. Admission is free. There will be lots of fun kids' activities, and, of course, food and drink will be available for … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 8
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex June 14-15
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, June 14th, 2019, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, June 15th, 2019, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex June 14-15
14th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration
The 14th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will take place Saturday, June 15th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on East Main Street, between Roxboro and Dillard Streets, in Downtown Durham. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the American South. The festival is free to attend and is family-friendly. Interested vendors, use the above form to register. The … [Read more...] about 14th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration
TurtleFest in Holly Springs
Families are invited to TurtleFest, a free festival at Bass Lake Park,900 Bass Lake Road Holly Springs, on Saturday, May 11th, 2019, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live animal encounters Crafts Carnival games Live music Concessions TurtleFest Student Art Contest More More upcoming festivals … [Read more...] about TurtleFest in Holly Springs
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary
The 15th Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 11th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It takes place on the Town Hall Campus, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. Here's a festival map. Ritmo Latino is a festival for the entire family, showcasing Latino music, dance, and visual arts. There will be music and dance on three stages, Latino artisans, craft … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary
Spring into the Arts Walk in Wendell
Celebrate art at the Spring Into the Arts Walk on Saturday, May 11th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Downtown Wendell. This is a free festival. Featured bluegrass performers will be: 10 a.m.: GrassStreet Band 1 p.m.: Counterclockwise Band The festival also features: Arts and crafts vendors Sidewalk chalk artists Food trucks Classic car show Artist reception and … [Read more...] about Spring into the Arts Walk in Wendell
