Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. Times (tentative; check back soon for confirmation): Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
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Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. The park will be closed for the day, opening at 6 p.m. to allow for parking on site, with the Fireworks Show beginning at 9 p.m. Parking will also be available downtown, so be sure to stop by one of Wendell’s local businesses and … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Check back soon for the details. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26
The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26
Festival Latino in Garner September 12
The Town of Garner's annual Festival Latino takes place Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, NC. This is a free event that features live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, a kids' zone, food trucks and more. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Festival Latino in Garner September 12
Kenly’s 4th of July Fireworks
Kenly 95 Petro, at 923 Johnston Parkway, Kenly, is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks show, in conjunction with the Town of Kenly. The truck stop is right off of Exit 106 of I-95. Kenly is in Johnston County. It's about a 46 minute drive southwest of Raleigh, and is close to Smithfield and Selma. The fireworks will take place Friday, July 5, 2025, around 9 p.m. They do draw … [Read more...] about Kenly’s 4th of July Fireworks
All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 30
The Town of Selma is hosting its annual All-American Festival on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This free event takes place at Blackstone Plaza, 115 Meghan Circle, Selma. Enjoy live music by Band of Oz, games, food trucks and fireworks. … [Read more...] about All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 30
Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1
The Town of Fuquay-Varina has announced that it will be hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. It will take place at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The splash pad will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live music with Heads Up Penny will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show at sundown, or around 9:15 p.m. Look for … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1
