Sample $5-or-less bites from more than 20 food vendors alongside live music, cooking demonstrations, an artisan market, games, and a kids’ fun zone. VIP entry begins at noon, with general admission starting at 2:00 PM; children 10 and under are free with a paying adult.

Spend a late-summer evening on the Great Lawn with Durham-based six-piece band Delta Rae, bringing powerful harmonies and a free, energetic live performance to Downtown Cary Park.

Run, walk, or dance through a music-filled course featuring live DJs, light shows, party zones, glow giveaways, and a main-stage celebration after the finish line. 

See top professional and amateur players compete in one of the PPA Tour’s biggest tournaments, with live music, food, fan activities, and pro-led camps and clinics adding to the weeklong experience.

Join a free, family-friendly evening of community drumming, singing, and low-impact West African dance before fire performers take over at 8:00 PM as part of Cary Art Loop’s Final Friday festivities.

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.

A relaxed midday break, this outdoor live music series brings upbeat sounds to Downtown Cary Park – perfect for stepping out, grabbing lunch nearby, and enjoying a laid-back moment in the sunshine.

An easy Sunday evening plan, this outdoor concert brings live music to Downtown Cary Park – perfect for spreading out on the lawn, enjoying the warmer weather, and easing into those longer, laid-back nights.

A fun and easy night out, this lively ballet production of Peter Pan brings a touch of magic to the stage – perfect for a relaxed evening plan as the season shifts toward longer, more social nights.

A lively, open-air festival celebrating North Carolina food, agriculture, and local vendors, making it an easy weekend plan for sampling, strolling, and soaking up the first real stretch of summer energy.