Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, at 4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City, NC, is hosting its 50th Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers' Day festival on August 30 and 31, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This festival is a celebration of the agricultural heritage of the area. Tickets are $5, with children under 6 admitted for free. Parking is free. The festival features: Tickets are extra for the … [Read more...] about 50th Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
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Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 31
The Plant and Fullsteam Brewery are presenting their first Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. Celebrate the pawpaw tree! The event features: Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 31
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 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
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
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. Enjoy music from many genres and countries. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2025
North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2025. You'll have a lot to choose from. You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course, lots and lots of fried food. The fairs are primarily held in the fall, with the … [Read more...] about County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2025
Smithfield Oktoberfest October 11
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Smithfield’s Annual Oktoberfest is back and better than ever! Join us in Downtown Smithfield for a lively, family-friendly celebration of all things German. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, delicious German food, traditional pub games, a vendor … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 11
Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Raleigh Parks & Recreation is hosting Bye Bye Summer -- Jamaica Edition on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages. Register here. Enjoy: Put on your Caribbean Island attire and have a good time! … [Read more...] about Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. Read on for the stage schedule. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Saturday Schedule Check here for any … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
