Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 20
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Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 26
Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. The event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options and much more! Entertainment … [Read more...] about Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 26
Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival takes place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025. It features live music, food, and, of course, a wide selection of beer to try! Friday Night Kick-Off Party On Friday night, there's a tasting event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There's no admission price to enter the festival, but a tasting ticket is $45 online … [Read more...] about Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
Downtown Garner will host the April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Garner, NC. This event features lots of delicious food, as well as local artisan vendors, music from a DJ, and a Kids' Zone with inflatables and games. Food Vendors Artisan Vendors Please note that this is not an event for pets. … [Read more...] about April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
Raleigh Downtown and NC Throwdown are presented For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 227 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (next to the NC State Capitol.) This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market Nov 22 (including free pictures with Santa!)
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Lichtin Plaza, at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Tree Lighting Festivities Food and Drink Vendors … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market Nov 22 (including free pictures with Santa!)
Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 8th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
Festifall Arts Market: Día de Muertos Nov. 2
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market: Día de Muertos Nov. 2
96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
The 96th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. The main stage is at Ashley Wall Tall Square, 99 West 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Harvest Festival Fun for all ages! Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with … [Read more...] about 96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
