Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (5/22 through 5/25)
From Memorial Day ceremonies and a patriotic Field of Honor to live local music, baseball, farmers markets, and major concerts, South Wake and the Triangle are packed with holiday weekend events.
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.
Want your event included in Out and About? Send details to news@hollyspringsupdate.com
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