SUPER FUN! The…read morestreets of downtown Oxford are blocked off for food stands, booths selling all kinds of stuff and vdisplays. It's a really pleasant experience. It is also dog and child friendly!

This was a great event with lots of different sauces to sample and purchase. My tongue was torched!…read moreThere were also other vendors, crafters, food trucks, and live music to enjoy. I look forward to attending next year.

Amazing ! The show was great as well. I love how in and out it was and all the lights I seen. Very…read morebeautiful place to go to with a friend, loved ones, even kids! They have food trucks, photo tunnels, great performances, etc. unfortunately I picked a rainy day but it was still a blast ! Would definitely go back. Tickets aren't much either. They were flexible on me having to reschedule as well. Was going to go back this year, this experience was three years ago but this past 2025 year, tickets were $50-60$, not worth that much

I love the Chinese Lantern Festival. I make a point to go every year. There is a different theme…read moreevery year, and the lighted exhibits for the theme. There are also interactive exhibits and acrobatic/performance shows. There is is ample parking at Koka Booth. Also, the ticket prices are less expensive in person than via the website. If you're trying g to go on a holiday or weekend, you may not want to take a chance. However, we save about $15 for three tickets buying in person for a Tuesday night in January. This year, I overheard someone say, "It's like walking through Avatar." I think that's a perfect description!

Just an all out amazing time. There is so much to see....so many vendors. The vendors have…read moresamples and authentic products. The Carolina Pig Jig is held outside. There are over 20 Masonic lodges that are competing for a win for best bbq and sauce. The tickets are only $20 and you cannot eat as much bbq as your soul desires. I look at this festival as a prequel to the state fair that is held in October.

I love this festival…read more The fact there is an NC based festival that focuses on local vendors and creators is such a wonderful idea! I went to the sip and shop area where you can get an alcoholic drink and wander around. I got to sample so many amazing local foods, sauces, and sweets. I walked out of that place work so much stuff! Then the agriculture center has livestock and learning experiences for the little ones. This festival is definitely a must try if you've never been!

One of my favorite festivals!!!…read more I've been every year since inception and NC is so lucky to have such a cool experience. It's been really neat to see Village of Drekheim move into its new space as the festival continues to grow. They offer two weekends now in the spring and Yuletide Experience in winter. There is camping available and they have an academy weekend if you want to fully emerge yourself in the experience. You'll see lots of great outfits, they have demonstrations (fighting, food, iron forging, dancing, etc), they have great vendors, animals rescues, and everywhere you turn there is something new to experience. This year I was particularly drawn to the Vikings of Scotland and the Wildefell Wolves. But I always love getting to see some familiar faces at CLAWS, Inc, and learning about the Norwegian Lundehund. Also on the property, Goshen Haven Farm is currently under development. They plan to use the land for educational purposes and breed preservation. Their website says they are going to have bees, chickens, sheep and goats, to be incorporated into the festival, educational programs and farm products.

They are more a business and don't care about the free help! The cast will treat you like dirt…read more Next they will want you to help them build their homes on the same 40ish acres. I gave too much and got nothing in return. Then I woke up and realized I will not be their free labor while they make money on it.

The Carrboro Music Festival takes place one day every September. The have several 'venues' (parking…read morelots, lawns, and more traditional stages like the Cradle) set up around downtown Carrboro. There's a festival map that indicates where each of the soundstages are and gives playing times of the scheduled performances. They really do a great job of representing the many varieties of music that thrive in our local scene -- rock, blues, jazz, folk, celtic, bluegrass, :new:grass, indie power pop, etc. As street fairs go, this one seems a little less organized (could definitely do with some food and drink vendors). Bring blankets or tote-able chairs if you plan on spending the day, so you have some comfortable seating!

The Carrboro Music Festival makes maximum use of so many great venues in Carrboro like Cat's…read moreCradle, Open Eye, The Station, and Southern Rail and Armadillo Grill just to name a few.....During the festival, a host of great musical groups come out and perform and they cover a wide range of styles of music ranging from Jazz to Blues to Latin to Rock and all kinds of styles in between......This year, they didn't even let a little rain stop it from being a great party and I always enjoy MCing it.....Definitely worth putting on your calendar every year during the month of September...

We absolutely enjoy the fair!…read more Going to the fair is easy- buy your tickets online- it's free to park. We parked in the field on Edwards Mill- buses came every 5 minutes- very comfortable! Friendly drivers. We got dropped at the gate- then enjoyed ourselves- We didn't ride any rides - way too expensive (giant slide $7) unbelievable. The food was so pricey- one sausage $18 - lol - eat before you come (and bring snacks) Seeing all the shows and all the vendors- so much fun!

I had a blast at the NC State Fair this year. My favorite food came from Peachey's: the best donut…read moreand pretzel I've ever had! Food was pricy as always, but I've come to expect from the fair. The garden/flower area was beautiful and they had some volunteers stationed to take your picture. "The Art of Bonsai" demonstration courtesy of the Triangle Bonsai Society my favorite activity this year. It was awesome to learn (and see) how Bonsai trees are raised.

Warning! $35 ticket and a $13 corn dog. Just for an average festival. Scam a bunch of activists…read moretricking me into forced donations

Having gone to the Eno Festival two years in a row now I can say this will hopefully become an…read moreannual tradition for me. I have had an absolute blast both times. Luckily I missed any sweltering heat. This past year I went on Day 2 and danced to live African music, salsa, bluegrass, and a New Orleans brass band. I also hula-hooped, ate Jamaican patties, walked down to the river, listened to an amazing ukulele cover band, watched sand artists in action, and toured a working grist mill - all in 4 hours. Don't be deterred by the off-site parking and shuttle system. It works very well. My only suggestions to the festival organizers would be to improve the quantity and quality of the food offerings. There are not many choices at all, resulting in long lines and high prices. In 2013 there was an arepa vendor, but he was not there this year, so I went with Jamaica Jamaica instead, which was a decent value, and I brought an apple and some water with me. I would like to see an NC brewery in the beer area rather than Sweetwater. But it's really not necessary to get your drink on here. Just enjoy the nature and the positive vibes of the musicians, artists, and crowd.

Authentic Greek Community Festival.. The food is delicious...had the Pasticcio and…read moreSalad....everything was amazing

Opa! It's that time of the year when you're mouth waters for Pastitsio, Moussaká, and Spanakópita…read more You're ravenous and starving. Don't worry, these volunteers give you hungry-man size portions to feed on. If you've got some room left after the main course, go for some nice "light" desserts like Baklavá and Galaktoboúreko. That too light for you? Then get the sinfully decadent Baklavá ice cream sundae with nuts, chocolate syrup and a cherry on top. Go ahead, I double dog dare you! This unassuming festival is held every year in the East Chapel Hill High School cafeteria and adjoining outdoor grounds. This being our second time around, we opted to drive for fear of not being able to ride our bikes back due to the onset of food coma and extra luggage. This is by far much smaller than the larger annual Greek Fest held at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. However, don't let the size fool you. People flow in/out of the door at a regular pace and you see tons of people packing up their little to go boxes of Greek delicacies (savory and sweet). In contrast to the huge Raleigh version we went to last year, this is by far more intimate and definitely a family-worthy event if you have toddlers and kids. While we dined outside, we saw lots of families sitting out on the lawn and enjoying the nice balmy Saturday with kids screaming and running around. We had both the Moussaká, and Spanakópita plates. Good portion sizes served with a side Greek salad and a roll kept both of us extremely satiated. Her Spanakópita was buttery and flakey while my Moussaká had that beautiful thick, rich and creamy béchamel topping with a nice crispy baked skin on top. Sure we could prolly make this stuff at home....but who wants to take the time to put the pound of melted butter in between all those sheets of phyllo or who wants to slice up and layer all those thin slices of eggplants, zucchini and potatoes? Not me. I'm looking the other way and coughing up some $$'s for this one weekend. There are tons of vendors inside the cafeteria. While you eat (or even before/after), you can browse through the various vendors looking for Greek flags, jewelry, handmade knitted items, hats, t-shirts with kitschy phrases in Greek, CD's, olives, breads, etc. It's pretty much all there. They also sell a Greek cookbook ("The Grecian Plate") in case you're inspired to cook this stuff on your own. They purport to offer some music and dancing, but we only came for the food and missed out. Overall, great venue for kids and families, and the proceeds from the festival support St Barbara's new church. Feel good, feel stuffed, and just try not to fall asleep at the wheel when you drive back home! One final tip, if you go next year, go to the website and print out the free admission ticket to avoid the nominal $1 entrance fee. FYI, they don't have an alcohol license, so don't expect to find beers here. This is good wholesome family fun. Good solid sober 4 star fun!

These lights are very well done and are so impressive! Definitely worth seeing if you and your kids…read morelove to see lights, especially with all of their favorite characters. Entrance is $20 per car, and you can buy tickets online or pay cash at arrival. The entire display takes less than 20 minutes. 6/10 - ended way too soon

Wonderful, small farm light show venue…read more The light tunnel at the entrance is the best display I saw all year. You are surrounded by lights and a slow moving line. The sensation is one usually saved for theme parks. Your car is being transported into another world. There is a live Santa at the end of the light show. He waved and said hello to the kids in the car. They couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. A definite must see for the season

Held annually, on the second or third weekend of March, the Cary Kite Festival is a must see event…read morefor those that live nearby. The festival is ideal for mature audiences and individuals with small children, as both groups are easily entertained by flying objects in close proximity. The festival organizers to do a great job of: 1. Attracting attendees from a broad age group, including adults interested in testing their latest custom made kite and families with small children looking for cheap entertainment. 2. Providing simple entertainment at a great price. The festival is free, and held near Bond Lake. I usually bike to the festival, watch for about 20 minutes, and continue another hour or so of biking utilizing Cary's numerous and convenient bike trails into Bond Park. 3. Scheduling the event during the perfect time of year. March in the Carolina's isn't good for much other than unpredictable weather which includes mostly rainy, overcast days. The Kite Festival provides a great alternative activity for those hoping to break free from the Ides of March to have an easy day of fun. If I were a rich girl, I'd improve the festival by: 1. Publicizing the festival more...I stumbled across the kite festival on the Town of Cary website. Cary serves as a hodge-podge of international flair. I'd like to see festival organizers encourage participants to display some personification and multi-cultural pride on their kites. 2. Inviting some food trucks. A captive audience for three hours provides the perfect audience for a food truck or two!