Out and About This Weekend (5/30 though 6/1)
This weekend in South Wake County, enjoy farmers markets, live music, and the Salamanders’ Princess & Pirates Night. Don’t miss the native plant sale in Apex or Chimney Swift viewing in Fuquay-Varina
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Holly Springs
⚾ Salamanders Baseball - (Princess & Pirates Night!)
Location: Ting Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Sunday (June 1): vs. Martinsville Mustangs – 5:05 PM
Special Event: Princess & Pirates Night – With the Princess & Pirates Meet & Greet ticket, you get access to a 30-minute Meet & Greet with the Polynesian Princess and her Pirate friend before the game. The ticket includes one (1) Dugout Reserved ticket to the game, a character dance party, and a special treat. (Tickets)
More Info & Tickets: salamandersbaseball.com
🛍️ Activities
🚜 Holly Springs Farmers Market (Saturday, May 24)
Location: 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This seasonal open-air market offers locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, handcrafted items, and live cooking demonstrations.
Event Info
🎶 Live Music
🍺Bombshell Beer Company (website)
Location: 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
May 30 (Fri): El Jefecito food truck
May 31 (Sat): Bulkogi Korean BBQ food truck
May 31 (Sat): Live music by Maskell Freeman Band
🍷Niche Wine Lounge (website)
Location: 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
May 30 (Fri): Live music by Bonfire Jam, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
May 31 (Sat): Live music by Karma’s Reflection, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Apex
🛍️ Activities
South Wake Conservationists – Native Plant Sale & Chimney Swift Viewing Weekend (website)
🌿Annual Native Plant Sale & Garden Open House (Saturday, May 31)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Details: Explore a variety of native herbaceous plants with guidance from knowledgeable volunteers. Enjoy guided garden tours, pollinator-themed kids’ activities, and refreshments. Proceeds support local wildlife conservation efforts.
🕊️Chimney Swift Viewing – A Twilight Spectacle (Sunday, June 1)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (specific location details provided upon registration)
Details: Experience the dazzling aerial display of Chimney Swifts as they funnel into a roosting site at dusk—a free, family-friendly event hosted in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Registration is recommended to receive the precise location and event updates.
More Info: southwakeconservationists.org
🚜Apex Farmers Market (Saturday, May 24)
Location: Depot Plaza, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enjoy fresh produce, meats, crafts, and live local music in the heart of downtown Apex.
Event Info
🎶 Live Music
🍺The Backyard Bar (website)
Location: The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex, NC 27523
May 30 (Fri.): Live music by BadPR, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Peak of the Vine (website)
Location: Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
May 30 (Fri.): Live music by Joe’s Cousin: Wyatt - The One Man Band, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
May 31 (Sat.): Live music by Neon Nights, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fuquay‑Varina
🛍️ Activities
South Wake Conservationists – Native Plant Sale & Chimney Swift Viewing Weekend (website)
🌿Annual Native Plant Sale & Garden Open House (Saturday, May 31)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Details: Explore a variety of native herbaceous plants with guidance from knowledgeable volunteers. Enjoy guided garden tours, pollinator-themed kids’ activities, and refreshments. Proceeds support local wildlife conservation efforts.
🕊️Chimney Swift Viewing – A Twilight Spectacle (Sunday, June 1)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (specific location details provided upon registration)
Details: Experience the dazzling aerial display of Chimney Swifts as they funnel into a roosting site at dusk—a free, family-friendly event hosted in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Registration is recommended to receive the precise location and event updates.
More Info: southwakeconservationists.org
🚜Fuquay‑Varina Growers Market (Saturday, May 24)
Location: Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 121 N Main St, Fuquay‑Varina, NC 27526
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A producer-only market featuring local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, and handmade items.
Event Info
🎶 Live Music
🍻The Mill (website)
Location: The Mill, 146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
May 30 (Fri.): Live music by The Brodie Cormack Band, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Upcoming June event or performance?
Do you have a local event or live music performance scheduled for June in Holly Springs, Apex, or Fuquay-Varina? Send a note including details to news@hollyspringsupdate.com, and we’ll try to include it in our Out and About This Weekend feature.