Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (7/24 through 7/26)
Jazz at Ashe Music Hall, the Salamanders' celebrate Holly Springs' 150th anniversary, Christmas in July in Fuquay-Varina, and live music spilling out of every corner of South Wake.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Upcoming
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, July 24, 2026
Marquee Events
Saturday, July 25
Blue Notes & Bright Nights – ChamberSoul with Shana Tucker & Christian Tamburr
Ashe Music Hall, 104 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC
A jazz concert series performance from Arts Holly Springs’ Icons of Jazz Series, featuring vocalist Shana Tucker and pianist Christian Tamburr performing jazz standards and original works.
6:00–8:00 PM
Holly Springs 150th Anniversary Salamanders Game
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
A special 150th-anniversary-themed Holly Springs Salamanders baseball game featuring between-inning activities, contests, and Town booths on the concourse.
6:30 PM
Stuff the Truck School Supply Drive
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department’s annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive, collecting school supply donations for local students at the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market.
8:00 AM–Noon
The Giver – Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
A Cary Youth Theatre production of “The Giver,” following a young boy chosen to inherit a community’s suppressed memories of pain and joy.
7:30–9:00 PM
Summer Intensive – Carolina Ballet
Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
A performance by Carolina Ballet’s Summer Intensive students showcasing the artistry and growth they developed through their summer training.
7:00 PM
** Upcoming Dates
Monday, July 28
Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughn & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 29
O.A.R. – Three Decades Tour with Gavin DeGraw & Lisa Loeb
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
6:00 PM
July 31 – August 1
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
A two-day festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre featuring beer and bourbon tastings, barbeque vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Sports
Sunday, July 26
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Holly Springs Salamanders Sports
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs
Friday, July 24
Richard Boston
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, July 25
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Undercover Band
Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC
5:00–8:00 PM
Baron Tymas, Guitar Duo
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Mary Selvidge
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Suite 103, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
The Phoebes
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Chris Gentri
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Dead City Radio
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Apex
Friday, July 24
Octave Overdrive
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Joe’s Cousin
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, July 25
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Ian McMahan
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
6:30–9:00 PM
Roam Like Ghosts
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Becky Ann
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
5th Time Around
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Wagstaff Road
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:30 PM
Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, July 26
Janis & The Crew
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
3:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, July 24
Skull Jams
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
2Digh4
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Radio Gnomes
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, July 25
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Christmas in July
The Mill, 146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Mixtape
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Ray Martin Music
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 2912 N Main St, Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
2Digh4
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Southern Rant
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
9:00 PM–Midnight
Sunday, July 26
Becky Ann
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM