Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (5/8 through 5/10)
South Wake County’s weekend lineup includes Vertical Horizon in Holly Springs, Peak-area live music, farmers markets, theater, festivals, beer crawls, and community celebrations.
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
Holly Springs, NC, May 8, 2026
Marquee Event
Saturday, May 9
Marquee Event: Vertical Horizon
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=hscc
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Live at the Springs is turning up the volume at the North Main Athletic Complex stadium with platinum-selling alternative-rock hits from Vertical Horizon.
Marquee Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market: 20th Birthday Celebration!
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Happy Mother’s Day weekend and Happy Birthday to us! Join the market as it kicks off Season 20 and celebrates the beauty of motherhood.
Marquee Event: Mr. Worldwide Beer Crawl + Tap Takeover + After Party
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com/
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Pitbull-inspired beer crawl and tap takeover featuring Incendiary Brewing and HopFly Brewing Co. with themed music, pours, and special releases.
Marquee Event: Cary Ballet Company: Peter Pan
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/cary-ballet-company-peter-pan
1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Marquee Event: Durham Bulls vs. Round Rock Express
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D006443AC1C9F42?tfl=
6:45 PM
Marquee Event: Ritmo Latino Festival 2026
Downtown Cary, North Academy Street, Cary, NC
https://diamanteartsculturalcenter.org/ritmo-latino-festival/
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly festival featuring Latin music, dance, food, and art in downtown Cary.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 22
Marquee Event: Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Catawba Valley Stars
North Main Athletic Complex Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/event/salamanders-vs-catawba-valley-stars-may-22-2026/
6:30 PM
Summary: Opening Day, presented by Kimi’s Carpets Plus, kicks off the Salamanders season with a first pitch celebration and summer baseball.
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
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Summary: David Byrne returns with a new live show in support of his latest album.
Multiple Dates
Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9
Event: Suite Surrender (Spring Play)
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Main St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1961/Suite-Surrender-Spring-Play
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel with assistants, luggage, and a legendary feud in tow.
Holly Springs
Friday, May 8
Live Music: On the Patio with Kenny Shore
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 9
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Neal Thornton of Orsini Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Late Bloomers
Switch Craft, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.switchcraftcocktails.com/
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Angela Bingham, vocals & Frank Longino, piano
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Tone Merchants - Beach Party
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Solutions
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: On the Patio with Steve Vee
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Laws of Power
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM
Apex
Saturday, May 9
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Stone Age Romeos
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Band Next Door
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: MikeMickXer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Taproom - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Kyle Mullins
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Saturday, May 9
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: Cinco De Mayhem
The Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
3:00 PM
Summary: Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration featuring food, drinks, and entertainment.
Live Music: 2DIGH4
The Brick Fuquay, 213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Joe’s Cousin
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Graham’s Number
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Motel Keys
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 10
Live Music: Pat Tyler
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM