Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The headlining performer is Delta Rae. The whole community is invited. The festival includes … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State with headliner Delta Rae
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Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting the Harvest and Hornworm Festival on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Highlights are the looping contest, moon pie eating contest, and hornworm race. This event will feature live music, local arts and … [Read more...] about Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Hopscotch Day Party Series — free shows in Raleigh
Hopscotch Music Festival 2019 features 100+ bands performing from September 5th to September 7th, in multiple venues across Raleigh. But aside from the ticketed events, there are tons of shows as part of the Hopscotch Day Party Series, and these shows are free. These take place from noon onwards on all those days, including post-Hopscotch shows on Sunday, September 8th. Buy tickets for the … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Day Party Series — free shows in Raleigh
Fall festivals in the Triangle 2019
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas, here's a big (and growing) list of fall festivals, Halloween festivals, Halloween movies, trick-or-treat events and more, for 2019. Most of these are free. Some have a nominal charge and some free festivals charge for activities. Some of these events are for adults and some are for kids. Click links for all the details. There are … [Read more...] about Fall festivals in the Triangle 2019
OctoBullFest with Bull City Burger & Brewery
The 9th Annual OctoBullFest will take place Saturday, September 21st, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., outside Bull City Burger & Brewery, 107 W. Parrish Street, Durham. Parrish Street will be closed to traffic. Here's some of what's going on: Live music: Live music from Boys of Summer Live music from Beauty Operator There will be a kid's play area with: Balloon Man … [Read more...] about OctoBullFest with Bull City Burger & Brewery
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre Oct 18-19
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 18th, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, October 19th, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. The festival supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre Oct 18-19
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
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 takes place Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st, 2019, on Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street to City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. It's a free event. Explore the work of visual … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
8th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco
The 8th Annual Durham Oktoberfest celebration takes place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, on Saturday, September 14th, 2019, from 12 p.m. until close. It's free to attend and open to all ages. There will be a German food takeover of the kitchen, so you can enjoy pretzels, schnitzel, brats and more. Little German Band and Dancers will be performing from 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco
Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Brazilian Day NC Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. September is a very special month for Brazilian immigrants living in the United States. It is a time to sing, dance, meet friends, and celebrate life as an immigrant. Aligned with the festivities for the Brazilian independence, … [Read more...] about Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Wide Open Bluegrass is now free, including Main Stage performances
Wide Open Bluegrass is a two-day festival that takes over downtown Raleigh with 8 stages of music. New this year: the Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater, which used to feature ticketed performances, is now also free. Wide Open Bluegrass takes place September 27th and 28th, 2019. The festival also features a dance tent, workshops, an exhibition hall in the Raleigh Convention Center with … [Read more...] about Wide Open Bluegrass is now free, including Main Stage performances
