Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (5/29 through 5/31)
Live music, farmers markets, baseball, major concerts, and family-friendly festivals highlight a busy South Wake weekend across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Regional
- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, May 29, 2026
Marquee Event
Friday, May 29
Marquee Event: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Game 5: Eastern Conference Finals)
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/game-5-tbd-vs-hurricanes-1
8:00 PM
May 29 – 30
Marquee Event: Holly Springs School of Dance
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/holly-springs-school-of-dance
7:00 PM
Summary: Holly Springs School of Dance presents its annual performance showcase at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, May 30
Marquee Event: Young the Giant: Victory Garden Tour
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/events/detail/young-the-giant
6:30 PM
Sunday, May 31
Marquee Event: Wilmington Sharks at Holly Springs Salamanders (Baseball)
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/
5:05 PM
Upcoming Dates
June 18
Marquee Event: Jill Scott: To Whom This May Concern Tour
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
July 5
Marquee Event: Harry Connick Jr.
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, May 29
Live Music: On the Patio with Chris Gentri
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, May 29
Live Music: Scarecrow Band
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Saturday, May 30
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Cassidy Lyne of MainVine Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Sayer McShane
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.switchcraftcocktails.com/
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Frank Longino, Piano & Paul Creel, Bass
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: On the Patio with Garland Mason
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Maskell Freeman
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: The Runouts Band
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Chris Overstreet
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 31
Event: Wyatt’s 21st Birthday! (Music by Garland Mason)
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com/
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Apex
Saturday, May 30
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Saturday, May 30
Event: Summer Beach Party! (Live DJ)
JD’s Tavern, 800 W Williams St, Apex, NC
https://www.jdstavernapex.com/
5:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: 5th Time Around
Tap Station, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Emma Rae
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Dead Bangers Society
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: K-Bomb & The Koolwhips
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: The Roguez
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Jane & Tonic
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, May 29
Live Music: Raleigh Assassins
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, May 29
Live Music: Southern Rant
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, May 29
Live Music: Afterburn
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, May 30
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
FV Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Your Momma’s New Boyfriend
Aviator Brewing Company Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Dirt Road Junction
The Mason Jar Lager Co, 305 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
6:30 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Michael Blakey
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Infinity’s End
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
Live Music: Mojo Foot
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sunday, May 31
Live Music: Pat Tyler
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Regional
Saturday, May 30
Marquee Event: Around the World Raleigh
Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
https://makrs.com/around-the-world-raleigh
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Summary: The first annual Around the World Raleigh Festival. A festival that celebrates food and cultures from across the globe. Get ready for a festival featuring diverse food trucks, craft vendors, performances, and more from different regions of the world.
Sports
Friday, May 29
Marquee Event: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Game 5: Eastern Conference Finals)
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/game-5-tbd-vs-hurricanes-1
8:00 PM
Sunday, May 31
Sports: Wilmington Sharks at Holly Springs Salamanders
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/
5:05 PM