Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event starts with a kick-off event on Saturday, September 26, including: The main event is Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. Hip-Hop & Grooves will take place in Cat's Cradle's back … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
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Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
El Futuro is hosting Kermes, Community Fiesta, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Vendors are invited to apply. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of many Latino countries. Participants are coming dressed in the … [Read more...] about Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, plus sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Program Food Enjoy authentic … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 16-24
The very popular Haunted Trolley Tour returns to Raleigh in 2026. Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening … [Read more...] about Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 16-24
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
The 15th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: Musical performances by: Dance performances by: Food stalls with flavors from: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
