Celebrate 50 years of one of Cary’s signature summer traditions with more than 250 artists, live entertainment across four stages, 25+ food and drink vendors, a beer garden, hands-on art activities, and Kid Daze fun for younger festivalgoers. The milestone weekend brings two full days of art, food, music, and community to Downtown Cary.

Celebrate peach season with local food, music, handcrafted drinks, and a friendly baking showdown at The Plant.

Start the weekend with locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, meats, preserves, and other seasonal finds from area farmers and makers.

A lively, multi-day gathering with nonstop music, dancing, and artisan vendors – an immersive, feel-good way to lean into the first real stretch of warm, social days.

Just a short drive away, this lively weekend festival features hot air balloon launches, live music, and family-friendly activities – an easy, high-energy way to kick off the season outdoors.

A laid-back outdoor art festival with live music, local artists, and food vendors – perfect for an easy spring afternoon that starts to feel like summer.

An easygoing outdoor evening at Apex Community Park with live sumo demonstrations, cultural showcases, and local food trucks, offering a fun and social way to spend a warm spring night.

A four-course wine pairing dinner at Carrabba’s inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s collection, offering a polished midweek date night with curated pours and chef-driven courses.

A four-course wine pairing dinner at Carrabba’s inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s collection, offering a polished midweek date night with curated pours and chef-driven courses.

A free outdoor concert at Apex Town Hall featuring live music, food trucks, and a relaxed bring-your-own-chair setup that makes for an easy, social night out as the evenings warm up.