Chalk of the Town
APRIL 13, 5–8 P.M.
HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
Get inspired by the creative works of local artists and artisans at this community art celebration. Witness live drawing of chalk masterpieces, and enjoy food vendors and live music as the sun sets on a springtime Saturday night.
Garden and Plant Sale
APRIL 13, 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
HOLLY SPRINGS FOOD CUPBOARD, 621 W. HOLLY SPRINGS ROAD
Fill your garden with vegetables, herbs, and perennials from the Holly Springs Food Cupboard’s annual plant sale, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s food assistance programs. Prices range from $2 to $8. Come early for the best selection.
Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concerts
6:30–9:30 P.M.
CENTENNIAL SQUARE, 102 N. MAIN ST., FUQUAY-VARINA
Fuquay’s signature outdoor concert series is back and ready to rock, with all-star local bands performing Thursday nights throughout the spring. Sip a local brew, feast on food truck fare, sing, dance, and relax with hundreds of your neighbors and friends. Bring kids and chairs; leave coolers and pets at home.
SPRING 2024 BAND SCHEDULE
April 11: The Embers
April 18: Liquid Pleasure
April 25: Crush
May 16: The Breakfast Club
Peak City Pig Fest
APRIL 12, 5–11 P.M.
APRIL 13, 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M.
DOWNTOWN APEX
Apex Sunrise Rotary presents the 10th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, a barbecue competition and community festival complete with live music, vendors, and a beer garden in historic downtown Apex. 42 cook teams will compete for more than $12,000 in prize money cooking chicken, ribs, beef brisket, and pork at this Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event. Don’t miss the saucy rib eating contest between the Apex Police Department and the Apex Fire Department.
SpringsFest
APRIL 20, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
DOWNTOWN HOLLY SPRINGS
Join 10,000 area residents and experience the Village District packed with family fun, food trucks, a beer garden, kids’ activities, a car show, live entertainment, and more. Organized by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
APRIL 27, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
BOND PARK, 801 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, CARY
An annual Cary tradition that honors Earth Day with a celebration of art and creativity at Cary’s Bond Park. Guests are treated to three stages of music and entertainment, activities for kids, and booths from 170 North Carolina artists.
Maggy Party
MAY 2, 4:30–8 P.M.
FENTON, 21 FENTON MAIN ST., CARY
Join the staff of Main & Broad and the Maggy Award winners at the annual awards ceremony and celebration at Fenton in Cary. Live music, local beers, and tasty bites from your favorite local restaurants served throughout the event.
Mother’s Day Mill Market
MAY 4, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
THE MILL, FUQUAY-VARINA
Duncan Craft Co. and The Mill co-host a pre-Mother’s Day market with more than a dozen vendors to make sure mom is spoiled. Enjoy drinks at The Mill and an on-site food truck while browsing local handmade and artisan vendor booths.
Got to be NC Festival
MAY 17, NOON TO 10 P.M.
MAY 18, 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M.
MAY 19, 9 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
NC STATE FAIRGROUNDS, 1025 BLUE RIDGE ROAD, RALEIGH
A showcase of North Carolina’s goodness, the Got to Be NC Festival is a fun-filled weekend of rides, agricultural displays, tractor parades, music, and signature NC food and beverage companies.
Ting Has Sprung: Pickleball Classic
MAY 31 TO JUNE 2
TING PARK
Triumph Pickleball hosts a 10-court pickleball tournament all weekend long at Ting Park, with play beginning Friday morning and continuing through Sunday. Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles divisions available, plus a Moneyball tournament where 100% of the bracket fees get divided among the medalists.
Run the Quay 20th Anniversary
JUNE 1
7 A.M. 10K START
8:30 A.M. 5K START
9:30 A.M. KIDS FUN RUN
Run the Quay celebrates its 20th anniversary with its signature family-friendly 5k and 10k courses and kids fun run. Ambitious runners can complete the 5-Quay Challenge Event by running both courses back to back. Race shirts and finisher medals included with registration. Quench your thirst at the after-race party held at Mason Jar Lager Company, with a special anniversary beer release.
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