Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (7/31 through 8/2)
Splash pads, comedy hypnosis, watermelon showdowns, and Salamanders under the lights. This weekend, the Triangle is dishing out beer, bourbon, and back-to-back live music from every corner.
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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
Friday, July 31
Splash Bash
Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex, NC
A free family-friendly evening event celebrating the end of PRCR Month, featuring extended splash pad hours, lawn games, and food trucks at Pleasant Park.
6:00–8:30 PM
Comedy Hypnosis Show: Claudia Rickard
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
A comedy hypnosis show fundraiser benefiting Children’s Flight of Hope, with $10 donation-based tickets.
7:00–10:00 PM
July 31 – August 1
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
A two-day festival featuring all-you-care-to-taste beer and bourbon sampling, barbecue vendors, live rock, blues, and bluegrass music, and family-friendly games.
Various times
Saturday, August 1
Tre.Charles Concert [Rhythm & Reels]
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
A free outdoor concert and movie night featuring Alternative/Indie Soul artist Tre.Charles as part of the Rhythm & Reels summer series.
7:00–9:00 PM
The Market at NCMA
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
A monthly local artist market held on the first Saturday of the month, featuring artist vendors alongside the museum’s galleries and park.
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Car Wash for Holly Springs High School Golden Hawks Regiment
ACME Pizza, 204 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs, NC
A car wash fundraiser benefiting the Holly Springs High School Golden Hawks Regiment marching band, with donations accepted.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
McLean Farms Watermelon Festival
McLean Farms, 5410 River Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
A free annual watermelon festival featuring live music, line dancing, a watermelon eating contest, a costume contest, a kids’ play area, and local vendors.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
UPCOMING DATES
August 4, 2026
Deep Purple with Kansas and Jefferson Starship
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
6:00 PM
February 26–28, 2027
Bluey’s Big Play
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
A touring live theatrical production based on the animated series Bluey, featuring puppeteers performing as the show’s characters.
Various showtimes
SPORTS
Friday, July 31
Orlando Pride at NC Courage (Women’s Soccer)
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, August 1
Salamanders vs. Martinsville Mustangs Sports
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
6:30 PM
Sunday, August 2
Salamanders vs. South Wake Shakes
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
5:05 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, July 31
Chris Gentri and Joel Pruner
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Scarecrow Band
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 1
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Angela Bingham, voice & Frank Longino, piano
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Deep 6
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00 PM
The Stolen Goods
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Kam and Co.
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
APEX
Friday, July 31
The Roguez
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Graham’s Number
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
DJ SunnyXarray
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 1
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
SuperFun Saturday
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Story Charlemagne
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Snapback (Country Music Night)
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
David Buchanan
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs
Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level W Rd, Suite 101, Apex, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Savanna Bassett
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
Eduardo and the Paco Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Vintage Groove
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, July 31
2Digh4
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Fuquay, 2912 N Main St, Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:30–9:30 PM
Still Kickin Band
McWally’s, 1475 N Judd Pkwy NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Sam Trebling
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Riff Raff
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, August 1
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
MikeMickXer
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
Sayer McShane
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
DEADS
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Joe Hero
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM