2021 Azalea Festival

The Azalea Festival is here to stay for the summer!

From parades, concerts, tours, beautiful gardens, parties, auctions, art shows, and more, we’re in for a fun-filled year of exciting events! As some of the festivities for the festival have already passed there are plenty more on the way so mark your calendars!

JULY

NC Azalea Festival- Airlie Luncheon Garden Party
Friday, July 30 10am – This is a private event for Sponsors & Partners of the Azalea Festival.

NC Azalea Festival- After Garden Get Down FREE
Friday, July 30 2pm – This event will follow the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party and is open to the public. With live music, food, drink specials & a great view from the Bluewater Grill patio!

NC Azalea Festival- Paws on Parade; The Official Dog Garden Paw-ty
Saturday, July 31 – The Azalea Festival partners up with paws4people® for this adorable paw-ty at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater! A fun day filled with live music, a Canine Court Pageant, a puppy kissing booth, professional dog portraits, & more!

AUGUST

NC Azalea Festival – Sublime with Rome | Michael Franti & Spearhead
Thursday, August 19 7pm – Jam out to your favorite Sublime songs at North Waterfront Park! Ticket prices vary.

NC Azalea Festival- The DGX Waterfront Street Fair FREE
Friday, August 20th 6pm – This family-friendly celebration will have 250 vendors, shopping, food, music & much more!

NC Azalea Festival – Wilmington Grill Music & Beer Garden at the DGX Waterfront Street Fair FREE
Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 22 6pm- Listen to great tunes from day until night! Food, drinks, & outdoor games for a great day! Located at 2nd and Market Street.

NC Azalea Festival- The Avett Brothers
Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21 7pm – These 2 time Grammy nominees are hitting the stage at North Waterfront Park! Ticket prices vary.

NC Azalea Festival – The Dollar General Parade FREE
Saturday, August 21 9am – A great way to start your Saturday! Watch the parade along 3rd St. from Market St. to Balden St. with your friends & fam!

NC Azalea Festival- Children’s area at the DGX Waterfront Street Fair – FREE
Saturday, August 21 10am – Your kids with love this! The children’s area is packed with vendors, hands-on activities, & fun performances to watch!

NC Azalea Festival- The Multicultural Stage FREE
Saturday, August 21- Sunday, August 22 12pm – Get a glimpse of the multicultural aspects of our region! Performances by some of the region’s most talented ethnic performing groups with authentic costumes & dances. With music from China, the Middle East, Mexico, Polynesia, Hawaii, Japan, Latin America, Ireland, & MORE!

NC Azalea Festival – Fireworks over the Cape Fear River FREE
Saturday, August 21 9pm – Watch the sky light up with fireworks over the river!

NC Azalea Festival – Festival Finale FREE
Sunday, August 22 4pm – All good things must come to an end, for this year at least! This family-friendly finale is filled with food, drinks, & live music on the Bluewater Grill patio!

NC Azalea Festival- Patron’s Party Gala
Saturday, August 28th 7:30pm – This is the finale for the sponsors of the Azalea Festival. A beautiful black-tie event evening to thank all of the sponsors for their support.

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To learn more about the Azalea Festival, visit their website.

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