Carolina Haitian Food Festival
AUG. 26, 3–8 P.M.
SOUTHEAST RALEIGH YMCA, 1436 ROCK QUARRY ROAD
The annual showcase of Haitian cuisine and community — the only one of its kind in NC — features shopping, live entertainment, food, special events, and a celebration of Haitian culture.
Tour Beth Bale Fine Art Exhibit
THROUGH AUG. 27, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER
Works by watercolor artist Beth Bale will be on display in the Massengill Design Build Gallery inside the Fuquay Arts Center. Bale depicts animals and nature, often painted from her own photos. Meet the artist at the exhibit reception on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.
Wings Over Springs
SEPT. 2, 9 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
SUGG FARM PARK
The Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group hosts the largest single-day electric-only charity fly-in event in North Carolina, benefiting Meg’s Smile Foundation. All sizes and types of electric aircraft are on display, piloted by Academy of Model Aeronautics members. Spectators are welcome to attend and view the 20-acre event field and 2-acre drone racing course.
Labor Day Food Truck Rodeo
SEPT. 3, NOON TO 4 P.M.
DURHAM CENTRAL PARK
The ultimate Sunday funday full of family fun and more than 35 food trucks, beer and wine vendors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy an afternoon at the park sampling local street food. The rodeo helps support operations, maintenance, and beautification of Durham Central Park.
Sugg Farm Ultra
SEPT. 9, 7 A.M.
SUGG FARM PARK
Choose from 5-, 20- and 40-mile trail races in Holly Springs’ first ultramarathon, on a 5-mile natural surface course through the beautiful Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park. A portion of profits will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Canine-Con 2023 Bark Wars
SEPT. 16, 8 A.M. TO NOON
SUGG FARM PARK
Holly Springs’ Canine-Con 2023 will send man’s best friend into a galaxy far, far away with excitement. The Bark Wars day in the park includes dog-themed events, professional demonstrations, agility course demos, local rescues, pet-friendly businesses, food trucks, and rabies/microchipping opportunities.
Hops for Hope
SEPT. 16, 2–6 P.M.
MIDTOWN PARK AT NORTH HILLS, RALEIGH
The family-friendly festival and craft beer showcase, benefiting Children’s Flight of Hope, will feature Southern Wake breweries like Local Time Brewing, Fainting Goat Brewing Company, and Carolina Brewing Co. Sample more than 30 curated beers and enjoy live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities.
Farmers Fall Festival
SEPT. 23, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
S. ACADEMY STREET, CARY
Celebrate fall with the Cary Downtown Farmers Market’s sixth Farmers Fall Festival, showcasing the weekly farmers market vendors plus an additional 50 local makers lining South Academy Street and the Library Park. Two local bands and one pie eating contest grace the main stage, with a children’s village, photo opportunities, local breweries, and food trucks exhibiting around downtown Cary.
Big Bounce Run
SEPT. 23, 8:15 A.M.
SUGG FARM PARK
17 inflatable obstacles dot the 1.5-mile course at Sugg Farm Park. Choose from multiple distance options: 1.5 miles (one lap), 3 miles (two laps), 6 miles (four laps), or 9 miles (six laps). Great for a variety of abilities, from competitive runners looking for variety, to weekend warriors ready for a challenge, to families with kids from 8 years onward looking to try something fun and new.
