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- Upcoming
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, August 14, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 29
Celebrate Downtown Holly Springs
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
A week-long celebration of downtown Holly Springs featuring a Summer at the Springs outdoor concert, a train-themed event marking the town’s rail history, restaurant specials, and a 150th-anniversary-themed farmers market closing out the celebration.
All Day
Downtown Holly Springs Restaurant Week
Multiple locations, Downtown Holly Springs, NC
A town-wide celebration of Holly Springs’ 150th anniversary featuring prix fixe menus, food and drink specials, and dessert specials at participating downtown restaurants including Mama Mia Bistro, Nightingale Rooftop, My Way Tavern, Pimiento Tea Room, Fable Books & Café, Vieni Ristobar, Bep Vietnamese Kitchen, Wine 100, Smashed Burgers & Cocktails, Niche Wine Lounge, Local Time, JT’s Creamery, fera’ wyn’s Artisan Chocolates, and Asia’s Cakes.
All Day
Friday, August 21
On The Steps with Laila Biali feat. Christian Tamburr
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
GRAMMY-nominated and JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Laila Biali performs an intimate acoustic show “in the round” for 100 patrons as part of The Halle’s On The Steps concert series.
7:30 PM
Saturday, August 22
All Aboard, Holly Springs! (150th Anniversary Event)
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
A train-themed 150th anniversary celebration featuring two model train displays from local train clubs, train-themed crafts, a history presentation by Rob Rousseau, railway safety activities, and artifacts from the North Carolina Railway Museum, coinciding with Sproutfest at the Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon.
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
“Zootopia 2” [Rhythm & Reels Movie Series]
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
A family-friendly outdoor screening of “Zootopia 2” at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre as part of the Rhythm & Reels summer movie series.
Dusk
Sunday, August 23
Squeeze – Tried, Tested and Trixies
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
British new wave legends Squeeze celebrate 53 years of songwriting with a full set of classic hits, joined by special guests Adam Ant and Haircut 100.
6:00 PM (Doors 5:00 PM)
Billy Idol – It’s A Nice Day Too... Tour Again!
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Rock icon Billy Idol brings his “It’s A Nice Day Too... Tour Again!” to Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
7:30 PM
Upcoming Dates
August 28
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
6:00 PM
Sports
Saturday, August 22
NC Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC – Nickelodeon™ Night
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
7:30 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, August 21
Wildlife Trivia Night
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
6:30 PM
Garland Mason
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Matt Chambers
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 22
Holly Springs Farmers Market – SproutFest
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
The market’s biggest event day of the year features a family-friendly SproutFest theme with guest appearances by Mermaid Annie, The Melody Maker, and Pint Sized Pasture, plus a Touch-a-Truck experience with Holly Springs Fire and Police.
8:00 AM–Noon
Wine Tasting with Neal Thornton of Orsini Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Thursday’s Flight
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Suite 103, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Blackbird Barn and Strange Invitation
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Kenny Shore
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Richard Boston
Golf Hour, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00 PM
Clayton Sabine
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Paul Creel (bass) & Keith Ganz (guitar)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 23
The Trio
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
APEX
Friday, August 21
Ray Martin
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Police & Thieves
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Jack Hnatt
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Neon Nights
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, August 22
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
2Digh4
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
DJ M.Omega
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, August 21
Open Jam
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00–10:00 PM
Thousand Ways Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Rodney Brady Trio
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Jaycie Ward
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Skull Jams
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Mojo Foot
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, August 22
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Peak City Band
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
Derek Chase
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
The Ridge Band
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Steve Vee
Wingin’ It Bar & Grille, 1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Third Stage Band
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Sunday, August 23
Kerry Long
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Becky Ann
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM