Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (8/7 through 8/9)
Farmers markets, live music, and a free moth night in Apex kick off the weekend before Tim McGraw takes the stage Friday and a train ride with first responders rolls into New Hill Saturday.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Upcoming
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, August 6, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, August 7
Tim McGraw – Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Country artist Tim McGraw performs at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek as part of his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026.
7:00 PM
Saturday, August 8
First Responders Day at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Rd, New Hill, NC
A family-friendly event featuring a Touch-A-Truck experience with emergency vehicles, visits with local first responders, and train rides at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM.
10:00 AM–1:30 PM
“The Bad Guys 2” Movie – Rhythm & Reels
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
Free outdoor movie night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre as part of the Rhythm & Reels summer series, with the film beginning at dusk.
7:30–9:30 PM
Stephen Wilson Jr. – Gary the Torch Tour with The Lone Bellow
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
Country artist Stephen Wilson Jr. brings his Gary the Torch Tour to Red Hat Amphitheater with special guest The Lone Bellow.
7:00 PM (Doors 5:30 PM)
Moth Night
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC
A free, family-friendly event led by South Wake Conservationists using sheets and UV lights to attract and observe a variety of moth species after dark.
8:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, August 9
Salem Street Hospitality Walk
Downtown Apex, 106 W Chatham St, Apex, NC
A community event supporting Salem Street small businesses in Downtown Apex with a walk highlighting local shops and eateries.
Noon–4:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
August 29
Chance the Rapper – Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM
Sports
Friday, August 7
Delta Heating & Cooling 165 – NASCAR Regional Season
Wake County Speedway, 2109 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC
7:00–11:00 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, August 7
Drew Johnson
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Richard Boston
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 8
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Keith Ganz (guitar) & Paul Creel (bass)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
The Backroads
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Ryan Mullaney
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Apex
Friday, August 7
K Bomb & The Kool Whips
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Harvey Dalton Arnold Duo with Tim Carey
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 8
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Joe (Align Again) – Farewell & Thank You, Fundraiser
South Line Brewing, 2141 E Williams St, Apex, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
6:30–9:00 PM
Kerry Long
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
Southern Misfits
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, August 9
Helena Redman
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
3:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, August 7
Maskell Freeman
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Lydia St. George Band
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Jack Spades Duo
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Latin Night with DJ Ones
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Open Jam
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00–10:00 PM
Longleaf Soul
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30 PM
Saturday, August 8
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Richard Boston
Wingin’ It Bar & Grille, 1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–9:00 PM