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The fifth annual Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, again at Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs! This year's festival will feature more than 70 breweries, nearly 20 food trucks and live music from N.C.-based bands. Plus, we'll have another great selection of beer-centric vendors for you to check […]
Fiesta Grande! Get ready to put on your party sombrero. The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun. This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of the Coast’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food…along with great live music, margaritas, piñata punching, contests and many other surprises. This […]
Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday for Free the Mic! This platform welcomes your bold, and original talent in poetry, spoken word, rap, song, and instruments of all kind. This is a positive place to share, and be inspired! Artists and spectators welcome!!!
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based band The Connells return to the stage with Dillon Fence and The Mayflies USA in the Stephenson Amphitheater. Presented by the Cat’s Cradle. Gates open: 3:30 pm / Show: 4:00 pm Featuring: The Connells: Website | Youtube Dillon Fence: Spotify | Youtube The Mayflies USA: Website | Youtube Concessions also available: Beer (by Raleigh Brewing) & wine […]
Activities will include live music, children's craft booths, face painting and a pinata giveaway. Experience Latin foods while browsing tents from local artists and businesses reflecting our Greater Garner area Latino residents. This event is a FREE, fun and educational afternoon for the entire family! Las actividades incluirán música en vivo, artesanías para niños, pintura […]
Join MIX 101.5 for an evening of food, shopping, and fun with the Triangle's hottest restaurants, breweries, and wineries. Craft brews, Mediterranean treats, Italian fare and more — all in one place! Tickets: $45 — All food is included in admission price. Portion of proceeds benefiting the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Advance Tickets: ETIX.com or www.wralfm.com/savor-the-triangle […]
Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the City of Oaks Pirate Fest! 2018 marks 300 years since the notorious pirate Blackbeard roamed the Carolina coast and lost his life – and his head – in a fight with British soldiers. Learn more about the history of pirates in N.C. at the City of Oaks Pirate Fest. […]
Capital City Bikefest is a three day annual event that takes place in beautiful downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center as well as the Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dealership. Now in it's 14th year, the event is family friendly and draws visitors from all over the country. Capital City Bikefest is Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson's largest […]
Join us for a fun day of German themed beers, music, and fun for all!
It is year four of Groove in the Garden in the Stephenson Amphitheater and Rose Garden. Tons of great live music, local beer, food trucks, vendors and more will all be on hand to celebrate these 100% female & gender queer fronted bands from North Carolina. Main Stage Lineup Lydia LovelessLoamlandsPie Face GirlsKate RhudyZenSoFlyTres ChicasNew […]
Join us at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on September 22nd from 7pm-11pm for an evening of play, entertainment, and the honoring of Smart Start's 25 years of work to build strong and vibrant children, families, and communities in North Carolina. Smart Start staff, partners, and supporters from across the state will enjoy entertainment by […]
La Fiesta del Pueblo is back for its 25th anniversary, as well as it's 5th year on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 23rd! Stay tuned to this page for updates, and click below to register as an artist, performer, food vendor, or non-profit/government agency / ¡La Fiesta del Pueblo regresará para su 25 […]
NCMA pays homage to the beautiful land of Wakanda with special music and art-making activities before the screening of Black Panther. Food trucks will be on hand. NCMA's stunning redesigned African Gallery, spanning 16 centuries of African art, is open until 9 pm. (2018) Written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, […]
East Meets West Festival in Morrisville What: The East Meets West Festival celebrates Morrisville, Wake County’s most diverse community, with a day of food, culture, and music from around the world. When: Saturday, September 29, from 11 am to 4 pm Where: Park West Village, Morrisville Local restaurants sell small plates of their specialties. At […]
A Hippie Gathering and sharing of Peace, Love and Goods! Natural Products, Hand-made, Bohemian and Fair-Trade Live Music and Dance! 200+ vendors, Food trucks, Children activities, Henna, Face Painting and more... Hippie Tribe Fest began in 2017 to bring together, the fun and free spirit in all of us. It is our mission to create […]