Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (7/10 through 7/12)
Blueberry Day at the Holly Springs Farmers Market, a Summer Family Dance in Apex, live music across South Wake, and big-name concerts just down the road make this a weekend to get out and explore.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, July 9, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, July 10
Susan Parrish: An Artist Retrospective
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
Opening reception for a retrospective celebrating four decades of work by North Carolina artist Susan Parrish, with live music and refreshments.
6:00–8:00 PM
Blackberry Smoke with Special Guest Jason Newsted
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke brings its Be Right Here tour to DPAC with special guest Jason Newsted.
8:00 PM
NE-YO and Akon – Nights Like This Tour
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Grammy Award-winning R&B stars NE-YO and Akon headline the Nights Like This Tour in Raleigh.
8:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
Gladys Knight
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight performs live.
8:00 PM
An Evening with Wilco
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
Grammy Award-winning rock band Wilco performs two full sets during a special one-night engagement.
8:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, July 18
USA vs. Spain – World Rugby Nations Cup Upcoming
WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC
The USA Men’s National Team faces Spain as the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup concludes in Cary.
5:00 PM
Sports
Saturday, July 11
Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Morehead City Marlins
North Main Athletic Complex Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
6:30 PM
Sunday, July 12
Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Peninsula Pilots
North Main Athletic Complex Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
5:05 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, July 10
Kenny Shore
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Joe Hero
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Blueberry Day features blueberry-themed vendors and seasonal offerings celebrating North Carolina blueberries.
8:00 AM–Noon
Steve Vee
Homegrown Pizza, 4928 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
6:00–8:00 PM
The Ridge Band Trio
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Angela Bingham, Voice & Frank Longino, Piano
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Garland Mason
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
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Apex
Friday, July 10
Morgan Creek Bluegrass
Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level W Rd, Suite 101, Apex, NC 27523
6:00–8:00 PM
Fast Lane
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
7:00 PM
Sayer McShane and Kristin Sayer
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539
8:00 PM
Covered In Jam
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Summer Fun Dance Marquee
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
Families are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing, games, snacks, and parent-child activities featuring family-friendly music.
5:00–7:00 PM
Neon Nights Band
The Local, 2237 Old US Hwy 1, Apex, NC 27502
7:00–10:00 PM
Rockzilla
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 27502
8:00 PM
LaurenNicole Band
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Tone Merchants
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539
8:00–11:00 PM
Eric Tubbs
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC 27523
8:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, July 12
Two4One
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
2:00–5:00 PM
Seven Paths Band
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, July 10
MikeMickXer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
7:00–10:00 PM
Jack Spades
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Wagstaff Road
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Michael Blakey
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Janis & The Crew
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, July 11
Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina
105 W Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Josh Rhyne & The Silvertones
Aviator Brewing Company Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Paige King Johnson
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
7:00 PM
Jared Place
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Local Heroes
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Wagstaff Road Band
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
The Cheeze Factor
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
9:00 PM–Midnight
Sunday, July 12
The Monika James Band
Rusted Palm Tiki Bar, 7304 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
2:00 PM
Savanna Bassett
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
The Sunday Sessions
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
5:00–8:00 PM