Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 16 to 18, 2025. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. Festival Gate Hours It takes place at … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 16-18
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55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17
The 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17
Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Morrisville SpringFest takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival features: Limited parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive). Additional parking will be available off-site at Cedar Fork Community Center (1050 #B Town Hall Drive). Shuttles will run from Cedar Fork … [Read more...] about Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 10
The 21st Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m., on N. Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, West Indies, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and more. Enjoy music, dance, food, children's activities and … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 10
Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. Festival Highlights Earth Day MarketFestival-goers will enjoy a showcase of environmentally friendly businesses and organizations sharing information and resources with the community. Attendees will browse and … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
5th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest in Chapel Hill, plus Greenway Walk & Artist Talk on April 26
The 5th Annual Magical Hill Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 E. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. This event will also be an Earth Day celebration. Compete in a Fairy Garden contest, for prizes. Pre-registration is required for the Fairy Garden Contest. This free event is a magical day of art, adventure and … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest in Chapel Hill, plus Greenway Walk & Artist Talk on April 26
25th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 12-13
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on April 12 and 13, 2025 Hours are: Admission and parking are free. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 12-13
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
PeakFest in Apex May 3
PeakFest returns to Downtown Apex on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Check back for confirmation of the time, but last year it took place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free festival, on Salem Street, features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a kids' zone with inflatables, and much more. The day starts off with a free hip hop cardio workout on the Depot Stage. Entertainment Schedule at … [Read more...] about PeakFest in Apex May 3
Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 15
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, is presenting the first annual Celebrate Smithfield: International Culture Fair on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Smithfield into the vibrant and unique town it is today. The International Culture Fair showcases the rich heritage of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 15
