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. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
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Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. There is room for 400-500 people, so invite your friends! The event includes: The event will also include a PORCH food drive to support families in the community. If you can, please bring non-perishable … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
El Futuro is hosting The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Facebook event. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of countries such as Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Honduras, Costa … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
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, North Carolina. The event also includes free workshops. The event starts with a kick-off open mic at Town Commons on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. and then a show at Cat's Cradle in the evening. The main … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
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
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
green Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Green Road Park, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a change of location, due to the weather. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
Fall Festival at Pace Family Farms Sept. 27 (including free hot dogs)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton (or Archer Lodge), North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be FREE hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Play games, and explore the farm. This is a great time to shop for pumpkings! … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Pace Family Farms Sept. 27 (including free hot dogs)
Pride: Durham — Parade and Festival Sept. 26-28
Pride: Durham Festival and Parade takes place September 26 to 28, 2025. Friday, September 26, 2025 Justice Concert and Rally5 to 9 p.m.CCB Plaza201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina Saturday, September 27, 2025 Community Parade and March12 to 2 p.m. Health and Wellness Kickback2 to 5 p.m.Duke East Campus1304 Campus Drive, Durham, NC Sunday, September 28, 2025 Food Truck and … [Read more...] about Pride: Durham — Parade and Festival Sept. 26-28
