Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (5/1 through 5/3)
Your weekend starts here: food festival, PeakFest, Derby Day, live music, markets, and major shows across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina May 1–3.
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.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Regional
- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, May 1, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, May 1
Marquee Event: Holly Springs International Food Festival
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/holly-springs-nc-international-food
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event: Fuquay-Varina Chorale Spring Concert
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=311498
Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2
7:30 PM
Summary: The Fuquay-Varina Chorale presents its spring concert featuring live choral performances.
Saturday, May 2
Marquee Event: Apex PeakFest
Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakfest.org/
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marquee Event: Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/kathy-griffin-new-face-new-tour-g5evzbwjluszn
7:00 PM
Marquee Event: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Game 1)
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/
8:00 PM
Marquee Event: Derby Day: Hats, Horses & Hangovers!
The Brick Fuquay, 213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12
Marquee Event: An Evening with David Byrne
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
8:00 PM
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Summary: David Byrne returns with a new live show in support of his latest album.
Holly Springs
Friday, May 1
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
Live Music: Cosmic Revival
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 2
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
Live Music: Janis & The Crew
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Jazz in the Lounge: 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
Live Music: On the Patio with Ryan Mullaney
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Mike Ruocco of Touton Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Richard Boston
Golf Hour, 2131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
https://www.golf-hour.com/
Summary: Live music performance at an indoor golf and entertainment venue.
Live Music: Tommy Thunderfoot & The Accelerators
Switch Craft, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.switchcraftcocktails.com/
5:00 PM
Live Music: Jim Morgan
Homegrown Pizza, 4928 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://homegrownpizza.com/
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event: Derby Day
The Blind Pelican, 608 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blindpelicanseafood.com/
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
Live Music: A Thousand Ways Duo
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Apex
Friday, May 1
Event: Apex Community Dance
Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/2082/Apex-Community-Dance
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Community dance event featuring beginner-friendly instruction and live music.
Event: Art Reception – Apex Pride Art
Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1926/Apex-Pride-Exhibit
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary: Open-call exhibition celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and allies through visual art.
Live Music: The Ridge Band
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Saturday, May 2
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Apex Depot, 220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Graham’s Number
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Joe’s Cousin
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Main St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Moonlight Rescue Band
Peak of the Vine, 115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Police & Thieves
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, May 1
Event: Fuquay-Varina Chorale Spring Concert
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=311498
7:30 PM
Saturday, May 2
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
Event: Fuquay-Varina Museums Heritage Day
Museums at Ashworth Park, 31 S Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://fuquay-varina-museums.org/
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Annual event featuring exhibits and programs highlighting local history.
Event: Derby Day
Lucci Blues, 209 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://lucciblues.com/
5:00 PM
Live Music: 5TA
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Josh Rhyne & The Silvertones
Aviator Pizzeria & Beershop, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Proton Jones
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Southpaw Soul
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Jason Bunch
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Regional
Friday, May 1
Regional Event: Woody Platt & The Bluegrass Gentlemen
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/woody-platt-the-bluegrass-gentlemen
7:30 PM
Regional Event: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rialto Theatre, 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
https://therialto.com/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-63/the-rialto-theatre/
11:55 PM
Saturday, May 2
Event: PeakFest
Downtown Apex, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/537/PeakFest
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM