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MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is […]
The Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, a program produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. Our vendors include North Carolina farmers, ranchers, fisherman, nurserymen, bakers, cheese makers, and specialty foods producers. Located at City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, the Market promises to be […]
With a spirit of enthusiasm and unity, the Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their season finale, Esprit de Corps. The concert takes place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8:00 pm in Meymandi Concert Hall, in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Both Youth Brass Bands recently competed with distinction at the 2016 North American […]
This year, we will celebrate the 37th anniversary of Artsplosure – the Raleigh Arts Festival on the weekend of May 20-22, 2016!
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 9th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 20-22! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 9th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 20-22! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 9th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 20-22! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]