Out and About This Weekend (8/29 through 8/31)
This weekend in South Wake, enjoy football rivalries, farmers markets, food and wine tastings, artisan night markets, festivals, and a full lineup of live music in Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina,
All Out and About events listed below are independently curated by the Holly Springs Update publisher. None are paid advertisements, nor the result of barter or in-kind exchanges.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina.
REGIONAL
Thursday, August 28
FOOTBALL: FELTON GROVE JV VS. SOUTHEAST RALEIGH HIGH SCHOOL JV [HOME GAME]
South Wake High School Football
5100 Thriftwood Dr, Apex, NC 27530
https://www.feltongroveathleticzone.com/schedule?year=2025-2026
6:30 PM
Friday, August 29
FOOTBALL: HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AT WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL [AWAY GAME]
FOOTBALL: APEX HIGH SCHOOL AT FUQUAY-VARINA [AWAY GAME]
FOOTBALL: APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL VS. LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
FOOTBALL: FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH SCHOOL VS. APEX HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
FOOTBALL: MIDDLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL AT WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL [AWAY GAME]
FOOTBALL: WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL VS. MIDDLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
Saturday, August 30
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/australian-pink-floyd
END OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
Dix Park (Gipson Play Plaza)
101 Blair Dr, Raleigh, NC
https://dixpark.org/event/end-summer-block-party
1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Free music and arts festival for the whole family! Celebrate the end of summer with an epic music and arts festival brought to you by Oak City Music Collective in collaboration with Dix Park. 2 Stages • 16 Bands • 13 Genres • 14 Countries Represented.
Sunday, August 31
LIVE SHOW: RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE – WERQ THE WORLD TOUR 2025
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/rupaulsdragrace-2025
Tuesday–Sunday, September 2–14
LIVE SHOW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/beauty-and-the-beast-2025
Thursday, September 4
LIVE MUSIC: YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/yonder-mountain
5:30 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Saturday, August 30
FARMERS MARKET
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SUPPLIER SATURDAY: COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING WITH MICHAEL TINLEY (ADVINTAGE DISTRIBUTING)
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: THE STOLEN GOODS
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RICHARD BOSTON
Homegrown Pizza
4928 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://homegrownpizza.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: ANGELA BINGHAM (VOCALS) & FRANK LONGINO (PIANO)
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 6
PRIDE OF HOLLY SPRINGS ANNUAL FESTIVAL 2025
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://prideofhollysprings.com
APEX
Thursday, August 28
LIVE MUSIC: DIEGO FIGUEIREDO – THE BRAZILIAN GUITAR SENSATION
The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/2092/Diego-Figueiredo
7:30 PM
Friday, August 29
LIVE MUSIC: AGAINST THE ODDS
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC: THE HUMBLE BRAGGERS
Peak of the Vine
115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
APEX NIGHT MARKET
IONNA Apex Rechargery
400 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://thenightmarketcompany.com
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Explore handcrafted fall delights, seasonal treats, and Halloween-inspired goodies—all under the twinkling dusk sky. Perfect for families, friends, and neighbors who love artisan finds and cozy vibes.
Saturday, August 30
APEX FARMERS MARKET
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
LIVE MUSIC: MIKE CASAY & FRIENDS
Peak of the Vine
115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: CODEY POLLARD
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 31
THE SUMMER BASH VENDOR MARKET
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: Food trucks, local vendors, live music, face painting, and shopping.
LIVE MUSIC: PEAK CITY BAND
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Saturday, August 30
FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
LIVE MUSIC: 80’S UNLEASHED
The Brick Fuquay
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1496737354817057
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: HELENA REDMAN DUO
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: JAMES BRICKLEY (GRUNGE & 90S)
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: GUY UNGER BAND
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, August 31
LIVE MUSIC: MATT FROM BOSTON
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
2:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RAY MARTIN
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/
2:00 PM