Annual Events in the Triangle
Looking for some fun, excitement, or entertainment in Central NC? Check out some of our local communities' best annual events, festivities, and happenings!
21st-27th
JANUARY
Triangle Restaurant Week
A celebration of local cuisine, during Triangle Restaurant Week restaurants all over the area offer special three-course meals for exclusive fixed prices, no reservations or tickets required!
Where: The Triangle Area
When: Restaurant hours
27th-28th
APRIL
Brewgaloo
Featuring brews from over 100 different breweries all over North Carolina, enjoy local food trucks, vendors, and live music at the largest craft beer festival in North Carolina.
Where: Fayetteville Street
When: 6pm-10pm, 2pm-10pm
19th-20th
MAY
Artsplosure
Featuring work, exhibits, and performances from over 170 artists, Artsplosure aims to encourage arts involvement and appreciation in the Triangle Area.
Where: Fayetteville Street
When: 11am-7pm, 10am-6pm
27th
APRIL
Cary Spring Daze
Celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2019, the Spring Daze art festival brings together over 170 artists from around the state to showcase their work. Visitors can enjoy live music and festival food while they browse!
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park
When: 9am-5pm
25th-28th
JULY
Raleigh Supercon
Fandoms of all kinds unite at Raleigh Supercon, a convention that hosts celebrities, panels, and special events for fans of comic books, superheroes, sci-fi, and more.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
When: Hours vary
12th-21st
OCTOBER
North Carolina State Fair
Get your fill of greasy food, carnival rides, and North Carolina pride at the annual NC State Fair, a ten-day festival that brings in more than 100,000 guests every year.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds
When: Hours vary
17th
NOVEMBER
Christmas Parade
The largest Christmas Parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, the Raleigh Christmas Parade has been running for years and features 2.5 hours of marching bands, floats, and holiday festivities.
Where: Hillsborough Street
When: 9:40am
23rd
NOVEMBER
Chinese Lantern Festival
A seven-week long event, the Chinese Lantern Festival features thousands of lights, handcrafted lanterns, and a variety of authentic Chinese performances.
Where: Koka Booth Amphitheater
When: 6pm-10pm
31st
DECEMBER
First Night Raleigh
A giant New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Raleigh, First Night features three dozen performance venues, carnival rides, and the famous Raleigh Acorn Drop at midnight.
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 2pm-12am
Ready to Come Find Your Home in the Raleigh Area?
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