The 19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Agri Supply Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The event is a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine … [Read more...] about 19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market Dec 4-5
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Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event starts with a kick-off event on Saturday, September 26, including: The main event is Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. Hip-Hop & Grooves will take place in Cat's Cradle's back … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
Carolina Culture Food Festival at Moore Square Sept. 27
Carolina Culture Food Festival takes place Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about Carolina Culture Food Festival at Moore Square Sept. 27
Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
El Futuro is hosting Kermes, Community Fiesta, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Vendors are invited to apply. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of many Latino countries. Participants are coming dressed in the … [Read more...] about Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, and then every Saturday through September 26, 2026. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass fusing … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
NC Oktoberfest — Prost Y’all
NC Oktoberfest -- Prost, Y'all takes place September 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but you need to buy drink tickets if you want beer. This event features 30+ craft breweries, 40+ food trucks, 30+ local vendors, live music, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. … [Read more...] about NC Oktoberfest — Prost Y’all
AppleFest at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro on Sept. 26
Weaver Street Market Carrboro, at 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting AppleFest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate all things apple! This is a free event. You can expect: … [Read more...] about AppleFest at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro on Sept. 26
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, 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, plus sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
