Festivals

The City of Oaks is preparing for a jam-packed year. There are plenty more, but we’ve compiled 26 of the biggest Raleigh events to attend this year — don’t miss them.
The wait is over — Oak City’s annual music festival has announced this year’s lineup.
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Uplift the Earth with a downtown cleanup, vendor market, and ticketed party and support The Great Raleigh Cleanup’s mission of a litter-free Raleigh.
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Catch a world-class film fest at RiverRun — no passport required.
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One lucky reader will win VIP music festival tickets + a three-night hotel stay.
America’s second-largest craft beer fest is back in Raleigh next month — here’s what you need to know before cheers-ing at Brewgaloo.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in the City of Oaks and how to commemorate his life and legacy on MLK Day.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
We’re digging into the history of Dorton Arena and the NC State Fairgrounds through musical acts and iconic photography.
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