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
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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
Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 16
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Chestnut Carnival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. This family event features: … [Read more...] about Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 16
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
Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro. Please tip the performers! Please note that the performances at some outdoor venues might be canceled in the case of rain, but there are plenty of indoor shows too. Check back soon for the band lineup. … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Check back soon for the hours and other details. This festival is an annual celebration of the rich diversity and … [Read more...] about 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
