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Raleigh Jerk Fest / Cooler Fest on Labor Day Weekend

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Raleigh Jerk Fest on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 1 to 9 p.m., at 2224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC. Experience: Authentic Caribbean cuisine from many vendorsGamesA bounce houseEntertainmentDJsMore Raleigh Jerk Fest is open to all ages. Tickets are $5, with kids under 13 admitted for free. On Sunday, September 4th, the festivities continue with … [Read more...] about Raleigh Jerk Fest / Cooler Fest on Labor Day Weekend

Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend

Mike D's BBQ, a BBQ Sauce and Rub Company at 306 S. Driver Street, Durham, is presenting the Bull City BBQ Bash on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include live music, a small business marketplace, beer tents, food trucks, and the People's Choice Tasting Tent. Bull City BBQ Bash will feature a performance by rising country music star Paige King … [Read more...] about Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend

Foster Street Block Party in Durham Aug 28

The Foster Street Block Party will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Sunday, August 28th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented in partnership with neighborhood businesses Durham Food Hall, Glass Jug Beer Lab and Cecy's Gallery. This free event will feature: Live music (see below)A market with 60+ local vendorsFood trucksTarot card … [Read more...] about Foster Street Block Party in Durham Aug 28

Free bluegrass and pig pickin’ at Bartlett Reserve in Durham — Carolina Cutups

Bartlett Reserve, a senior living community at 300 Meredith Drive, Durham, NC, often hosts free events for the greater community. On Sunday, August 28th, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m., The Carolina Cutups will be performing in a free bluegrass concert for residents, friends, family members and local community members. The event also features a pig pickin' and a selection of folk art to browse. To … [Read more...] about Free bluegrass and pig pickin’ at Bartlett Reserve in Durham — Carolina Cutups

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Perkins Orchard in Durham offers a $25 bag: fill it with all the produce you can, and get a free item too

Perkins Orchard, at 5749 Barbee Road, Durham, is Durham's oldest and largest produce stand. They've been around for 50 years, and are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Perkins is well known for its $25 Bag Deal. For $25, fill a 1 peck bushel paper bag with as many fruits and vegetables as you can. The only items not included are jar goods, eggs and cheese. Everything else that they sell is … [Read more...] about Perkins Orchard in Durham offers a $25 bag: fill it with all the produce you can, and get a free item too

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Shift Drink at Counter Culture Coffee — monthly pop-up coffee shop with free beverages

Counter Culture Coffee is a Durham coffee roastery with a focus on quality and sustainability. You can order the coffee to be shipped throughout the United States and Canada. Realizing that creating an excellent cup of coffee requires knowledge and not just good beans, Counter Culture Coffee has established a training center in Durham, as well training centers in many other locations around the … [Read more...] about Shift Drink at Counter Culture Coffee — monthly pop-up coffee shop with free beverages

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Bee Day at Wake Forest Farmers’ Market August 20

Wake Forest Farmers' Market is a year-round, all-local, market that takes place at 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. April to October: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.November to March: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wake Forest Farmers' Market was founded over 20 years ago. Shop for vegetables, micro greens, meats, honey, flowers, and more. Wake Forest Farmers' Market hosts events throughout the year. Keep … [Read more...] about Bee Day at Wake Forest Farmers’ Market August 20

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