Events 2013

The NC Azalea Festival Art Unveiling is an annual event held in the Fall where we unveil next year’s Official Artwork.

The Pre-Festival Party is an annual event held in January to kick-off the North Carolina Azalea Festival. With almost 1,000 in attendance…it is an excellent opportunity to mingle with friends …

Presented By Junior and senior girls from area high schools compete for the title based on a private interview with judges, evening gown competition and on-stage presentation. BB&T and the …

The Azalea Children’s Tea is an annual event hosted by the Cape Fear Volunteer Center. The Azalea Children’s Tea is truly an enchanted experience. With the theme changing each year, it …

The Children’s Art Contest is an annual contest to help showcase the amazing talents of the youth in our community.  This is the fourth year for the Children’s Art contest …

The Azalea Festival 5K/10K & 1 mile-Fun Walk is an annual event hosted by the Cape Fear Volunteer Center. All proceeds from this event benefit the Cape Fear Volunteer Center …

The Queen’s Coronation is an annual event where the Queen is officially crowned the North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Azalea. In attendance are all the Festival Celebrities Guests as well …

Covering more than an acre of ground, the Cole Bros. Circus Big Top is a favorite event of the Festival. Its combination of costumed characters, acrobatics, clowns, and more draws …

Presented By Lynyrd Skynyrd Once in a while a musical force will burst on the scene and forever change that scene. Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of the most commercially successful …

Presented By   The Avett Brothers By the time Scott and Seth Avett formed the Avett Brothers with bassist Bob Crawford — their honorary “third brother,” — the alchemy had …

The Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour is sponsored by the Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc., the tour has been featured in SOUTHERN LIVING and is one of the …

Over 100 North Carolina artists and national artists present fine paintings at the Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale. To be a vendor at the Juried Art Show, you …

The North Carolina Azalea Festival Street Fair is a free, family event with over 200 arts and craft vendors, 40 food vendors, 4 stages, a children’s area and a whole …

Each year we have different visiting ships join us in celebrating the North Carolina Azalea Festival. As you enjoy the beauty of downtown Wilmington, take time to notice these visiting …

The NC Azalea Festival Boxing Tournament showcases some of the finest boxers from the National & International level of competition & from the military branches compete in this event. NC …

A fun filled family event. Children are given free foreign coins to learn about currency and foreign countries. More than 30 dealers from several surrounding states will be on hand …

The hick hop and southern rock sound of the LACS will kick off Saturday night festivities. The LACS will open for the walking, talking celebration of country music and country …

The NC Azalea Festival Home Tour is an annual event held by the Historic Wilmington Foundation.  All proceeds from the Home Tour will advance the Historic Wilmington Foundation’s efforts to …

Presented By The NC Azalea Festival Parade is an annual event that is viewed by over 100,000 people. Join us for next years’ Parade and enjoy the floats, marching units and …

Presented By The Children’s Area of the Street Fair has all the entertainment and fun for the little ones!  Bouncy inflatables, games, and a stage with children’s dance troupes and …

Join us at the 2013 NC Azalea Festival Multicultural Stage for a two-day celebration that will showcase some of the best ethnic performers dressed in authentic traditional costumes. They will …

Come close out the 2013 North Carolina Azalea Festival with a full day of live beach music! Sunday’s Main Stage Band Schedule: 1:00 PM – The Mark Roberts Band 2:30 …