The Annual Beaver Queen Pageant is an annual Durham event that usually takes place at Duke Park. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. This year, the pageant is going virtual. You can vote from now until June 13th, 2020, and each vote costs $5. You can vote … [Read more...] about Durham’s Beaver Queen Pageant Going Virtual
Festival
What’s going on with spring festivals in the Triangle? Here’s the deal on rescheduling, canceling, and more…
What's going on with Spring Festivals in the Triangle for 2020? That's a good question! In these strange times, festivals and other gatherings are sort of up in the air. We've gone and taken a look at the spring festivals that we had on our calendar for 2020, both the ones that already happened and the ones still to come. Some are rescheduled to a later date, so you didn't … [Read more...] about What’s going on with spring festivals in the Triangle? Here’s the deal on rescheduling, canceling, and more…
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest rescheduled to September 5
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival has been rescheduled to September 5th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. It'll be happening on South White Street, South Brooks Street and South Taylor Street. The festival will feature food, fun and entertainment, including live music and children’s activities. BAND SCHEDULE: 10:30 - 11:30 am: Dog Named Steve 11:45 am - … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest rescheduled to September 5
Fest in the West in Cary rescheduled to November 7
Fest in the West is a free community celebration that has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 7th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at USA Baseball Training Complex, Thomas Brooks Park, 7445 Green Hope School Road, Cary. Fest in the West is presented by Cary Citizen in partnership with Town of Cary. The festival features music, food, beer, kids' activities, an arts and crafts village, … [Read more...] about Fest in the West in Cary rescheduled to November 7
40th Annual PeakFest in Apex rescheduled to September
The 40th Annual PeakFest celebrates "The Peak of Good Living" in Apex. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Salem Street in Historic Downtown Apex. Enjoy live music, art, kids' activities, food and more. This is Apex' largest public event and draws 15,000 people. There will be three stages of entertainment, a kids' zone with more entertainment, … [Read more...] about 40th Annual PeakFest in Apex rescheduled to September
Nuv Yug Indian Fest rescheduled to September 5-6
Update: This event has been rescheduled to September 5-6, 2020. The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. Enjoy: Bollywood dance … [Read more...] about Nuv Yug Indian Fest rescheduled to September 5-6
Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival rescheduled to October 10-11
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival is once again bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to downtown Raleigh. This is a free festival. Artsplosure has been rescheduled for the fall. Over 170 artists have been selected for this year’s juried Art Market. Saturday, October 10th, 2020: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: October 11th, 2020: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival rescheduled to October 10-11
NC Science VIRTUAL Festival
North Carolina Science Festival 2020 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events normally place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. This year, however, the festival will consist completely of virtual events. North Carolina Virtual Science Festival We'll … [Read more...] about NC Science VIRTUAL Festival
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
This event has been canceled. The Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 724 Foster Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place every year since 2005. It's hosted by Central Park School for Children. Some of what's happening: Local bands Face painting Fingernail painting … [Read more...] about Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
