At the annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase outside Charlotte, spectators gather for the thunder of hooves — and for the pageantry and promenade of the well-heeled, too.
Festive Spring
Songs To Live By
In Brevard, a gathering devoted to singer-songwriters and their fans keeps a mother’s wisdom and wishes alive.
A Fish Worth Fighting For
In the creeks and rivers of the Coastal Plain, shad are harbingers of spring. For the folks in one tiny town, their annual Shad Festival also heralds a renewed spirit of resilience.
The Hosts With The Most
Imagine 2,000 strangers wandering through your living room and scrutinizing your flower beds. Every year, just as the North Carolina Azalea Festival bursts into bloom, Wilmington’s bravest homeowners welcome the intrusion with a smile.
Season of Celebration: 2019 North Carolina Spring Festivals
Communities across the state welcome warm weather with festivals that are a little quirky, a lot of fun, and wholly North Carolina.
