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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, May 22, 2026
Marquee Event
Friday, May 22
Marquee Event: The Phoebes
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/1417/Summer-at-the-Springs
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Free Friday night concert featuring The Phoebes with food trucks, locally brewed beer, and wine, and lawn seating at the Holly Springs Cultural Center.
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
Live Music: Iration: Where It All Began Tour with Tribal Seeds
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/events/detail/iration-where-it-all-began-summer-tour-2026
6:00 PM
Live Music: Richard Boston
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM
Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25
Marquee Event: Field of Honor / Field of Flags
Knights Play Golf Center, 2512 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily; concludes Monday at 5:00 PM
Summary: The Exchange Clubs of Apex and Fuquay-Varina host a Field of Honor featuring more than 500 American flags, including commemorative 250th-anniversary American Flags, honoring military members, first responders, and service members. Nightly Taps ceremonies will be held, with a closing ceremony and keynote address at 1:00 PM on Monday, followed by the Retirement of the Flags.
Saturday, May 23
Marquee Event: Jam Biscuit
Aviator Brewing Company Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Marquee Sports Event: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: Eastern Conference Finals
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/game-2-tbd-vs-hurricanes-1
7:00 PM
Sunday, May 24
Marquee Event: AAPI Month: Sushi & Sumo
Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Summary: Raijin Sumo performs live sumo demonstrations and shares the history and traditions of Japanese sumo wrestling during this AAPI Month event.
Regional Event: An American Celebration: The Music of John Williams
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/an-american-celebration-the-music-of-john-williams-1
7:00 PM
Summary: Triangle Wind Ensemble presents a Memorial Day weekend concert featuring iconic music by composer John Williams.
Monday, May 25
Marquee Event: American Legion Post 124: Memorial Day Ceremony
Apex Fire Station 1, 210 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1803/Memorial-Day-Ceremony
9:30 AM
Summary: The annual Memorial Day ceremony honors U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Upcoming Events
May 29 – 30, 7:00 PM
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
Summary: Holly Springs School of Dance presents its annual performance showcase at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
June 18, 8:00 PM
Marquee Event: Jill Scott: To Whom This May Concern Tour
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
July 5, 7:30 PM
Marquee Event: Harry Connick Jr.
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Holly Springs
Friday, May 22
Live Music: on the Patio with Drew Johnson
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 23
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
Summary: Strawberry Day at the Holly Springs Farmers Market features strawberry shortcake, strawberry lemonade, and other strawberry-themed offerings celebrating North Carolina strawberries.
Event: Supplier Saturday Complimentary Wine Tasting with Laurence Vuelta of Sunrise Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com/
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Garland Mason
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.oakviewcommonsnc.com/calendar
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Matt Booth, bass & Kevin VanSant, guitar
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
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
Live Music: The Ridge Band
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Dogwood Boys
Oakview Public House, 131 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.oakviewpublichouse.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Apex
Friday, May 22
Live Music: Thousand Ways
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Faster Than Boys
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 23
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Kyle Mullins
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Thousand Ways
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Fuquay, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Center Street Band
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: BeckyAnn
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: MixTape
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: That 60s Group
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: The Amateurs: Summer Reggae Dance Party
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 24
Live Music: Ryan Mullaney
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
2:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, May 22
Live Music: John Stevens
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Ridge Band
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Echo Boulevard
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, May 23
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
Marquee Event: Summer Car Show!
Aviator Brewing Company, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Summary: Summer car show featuring 100 cars competing for trophies, including fan favorite and best in show.
Live Music: Stolen Goods
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Rodney Brady
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Take 10
The Mason Jar Lager Co, 305 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Southern Misfits Band
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Richard Boston
Wingin’ It Bar and Grille, 1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://winginitbarandgrille.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Tommy Thunderfoot
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sunday, May 24
Live Music: John Piper
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Kerry Long
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM