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12 things to do in Durham, NC
Carrboro Music Festival
September 29, 2024 • Event
A showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
Liberty Antiques Festival
April 26–27, 2024 | September 27–28, 2024 • Event
One of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.
North Carolina State Fair
October 16-26, 2025 • Event
Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country
Barbecue Festival
October 26, 2024 • Event
Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world
North Carolina 4th of July Fireworks, Parades & Events
July 2–July 4 • Event
Old-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties
Christmas Lights
early November–early January • Event
Amazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
November 15, 2024-January 1, 2025 • Event
A spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
November 16, 2024–January 12, 2025 • Event
The night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
November 28–December 29, 2024 • Event
Old-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family
Festival of Lights in Greensboro
December 6–7, 2024 • Event
One of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary
August 2-3, 2024 • Event
A foodie's paradise in a suburb of Raleigh and 30 minutes drive from Durham
