Looking for something fun to do in August? I’ve got a few events that may interest you!

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Aug. 2-3, 2024

Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever.  Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

  • Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.

  • BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.

  • The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!

  • Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the deep South.

  • GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more……

  • DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music and great Bluegrass on The Main Stage.

  • SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, cookware and more!

CARIBMASK CARNIVAL - August 17th

Mark your calendars for CaribMask’s 11th year in downtown Raleigh, celebrating diversity and Afro-Caribbean culture! Experience a day of live music, vibrant parades, and delicious cuisine with over 15,000 attendees. Join us for a joyful and enriching family-friendly event that highlights the beauty of cultural unity and appreciation. Don’t miss out on this exciting cultural fest!

PACKAPALOOZA - Tent. August 24th

NC State’s Packapalooza™ is a vibrant all-day block party and street festival that caps off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 from 2 to 10 p.m., commencing the academic year with a bang.

NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families and members of the local community pack Hillsborough Street for a day filled with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and everything that embodies the Wolfpack spirit.

Packapalooza™ is a cherished tradition that attracts over 85,000 attendees, boasting an impressive lineup of more than 300 vendor booths and support from over 50 sponsoring organizations. Packapalooza™ is presented by Live It Up! Hillsborough Street.

LAZY DAZE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Saturday + Sunday, August 24-25, 2024
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary

Join us for the 48th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing over 250 exceptional artists from across the country! Enjoy live entertainment on four stages, savor delicious offerings from 25+ food vendors, and relax in our beer garden & Lazy Lounge. Kids will love Kid Daze with fun activities throughout including the new Kid Collectors Market, where they can purchase pint-sized pieces created by our Lazy Daze artists! Participate in interactive art activities, engage with demonstrations by professional artisans, and embrace the “Lazy Daze” of summer. We can’t wait to see you there!