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Festivals in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM
Fayetteville Street · City Plaza
Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM
Fayetteville Street · City Plaza
2026 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM
Krendle Woods · Downtown Cary
2026 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM
Krendle Woods · Downtown Cary
Southeast Crab Feast - Raleigh, NC
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM + 1 more
Hunters Cove · Lake Wheeler Park
Southeast Crab Feast - Raleigh, NC
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM + 1 more
Hunters Cove · Lake Wheeler Park
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The Pregame: Homecoming Edition
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Fayetteville Street · Element Gastropub
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The Pregame: Homecoming Edition
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Fayetteville Street · Element Gastropub
Moonlight in the Garden at the JC Raulston Arboretum (Raleigh, NC)
Fri, Nov 6, 5:30 PM + 35 more
Method · JC Raulston Arboretum
Moonlight in the Garden at the JC Raulston Arboretum (Raleigh, NC)
Fri, Nov 6, 5:30 PM + 35 more
Method · JC Raulston Arboretum
10th Annual Oak and Smoke
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM
Knightdale · Oak City Brewing Company
10th Annual Oak and Smoke
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM
Knightdale · Oak City Brewing Company
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Haven Harvest Days: Fall Family Fun on the Farm!
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 216 more
North Carolina · Haven Farm
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Haven Harvest Days: Fall Family Fun on the Farm!
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 216 more
North Carolina · Haven Farm
The Fiendish Horror Book Fest (FREE!)
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Glenwood South · The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge
The Fiendish Horror Book Fest (FREE!)
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Glenwood South · The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge
The Biggest Bonfire On Earth (BBOE) 2K26
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
North Carolina · 1300 Mack-Todd Rd
The Biggest Bonfire On Earth (BBOE) 2K26
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
North Carolina · 1300 Mack-Todd Rd
Harvest & Heirlooms- A Seasonal Vintage Thrift Market Experience
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM
North Carolina · Ubuntu Farm
Harvest & Heirlooms- A Seasonal Vintage Thrift Market Experience
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM
North Carolina · Ubuntu Farm
National Sneaker Day Sneaker Fest
Friday at 3:00 PM
Parkwood · Fresh Paiir
National Sneaker Day Sneaker Fest
Friday at 3:00 PM
Parkwood · Fresh Paiir
Mountains to Sea Showcase
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
Parkwood · The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP
Mountains to Sea Showcase
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
Parkwood · The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP
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Southern Doc Fest
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
Downtown Durham · Durham Arts Council
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Southern Doc Fest
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
Downtown Durham · Durham Arts Council
Bull City BOOs Fest 2026
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 PM
Central Park District · Durham Central Park
Bull City BOOs Fest 2026
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 PM
Central Park District · Durham Central Park
Oyster Roast at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Durham
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00 PM
Northeast Central Durham · Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Oyster Roast at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Durham
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00 PM
Northeast Central Durham · Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Cosplay & Candy: Free Durham Truck-or-Treat Halloween Festival
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM
Old East Durham · O Touro Social (Indoor Bar & Outdoor Lounge)
Cosplay & Candy: Free Durham Truck-or-Treat Halloween Festival
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM
Old East Durham · O Touro Social (Indoor Bar & Outdoor Lounge)
R&B Fest Is Coming To Raleigh!
Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 PM
Brooklyn Hill · Alchemy
R&B Fest Is Coming To Raleigh!
Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 PM
Brooklyn Hill · Alchemy
GFS Passport Fair & 5th Anniversary
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00 AM
Campus Hill · North Carolina Central University
GFS Passport Fair & 5th Anniversary
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00 AM
Campus Hill · North Carolina Central University
Trucks for the Park 2026!
Sun, Oct 11, 4:00 PM
Central Park District · Durham Central Park
Trucks for the Park 2026!
Sun, Oct 11, 4:00 PM
Central Park District · Durham Central Park
Homecoming Fright Night: Halloween on Glenwood South
Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 PM
Glenwood South · Dirty Vegan
Homecoming Fright Night: Halloween on Glenwood South
Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 PM
Glenwood South · Dirty Vegan

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What are the best festival events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best festival events are:

Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission

2026 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

Southeast Crab Feast - Raleigh, NC

Moonlight in the Garden at the JC Raulston Arboretum (Raleigh, NC)

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Which festival events are coming up?

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Haven Harvest Days: Fall Family Fun on the Farm!

The Pregame: Homecoming Edition

National Sneaker Day Sneaker Fest

Harvest & Heirlooms- A Seasonal Vintage Thrift Market Experience