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Holly Springs, NC, August 28, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
Friday, September 4
Downtown Block Party
Downtown Fuquay-Varina & Downtown Varina, Fuquay-Varina, NC
An upgraded First Friday celebration spanning both the Fuquay and Varina downtown districts, featuring live music, a DJ, a Night Market, free trolley rides connecting the two areas, kids’ activities, and local businesses staying open late.
5:00–9:00 PM
September 5 – 6
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
Main Stage, 500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
A Labor Day tradition in downtown Raleigh celebrating African American culture through art, music, dance, food, and community, spanning Fayetteville, Hargett, Davie, and Martin Streets.
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
Melissa Etheridge: RISE
Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC
Melissa Etheridge performs songs from her 17th studio album, “Rise,” a personal record touching on resilience, loss, and family. $2 from every ticket benefits the Etheridge Foundation, which funds opioid dependence and recovery research.
8:00 PM
Sunday, September 6
FourSquare
Jones Johnson Farm, 7116 Sunset Lake Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
An outdoor Labor Day weekend concert on historic Jones Johnson Farm featuring Dreamscent, Random Mother, IC Bones, The Sheeps, and Dakota Proctor; BYOB and pet-friendly.
5:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
September 12
Air Supply – A Matter of Time Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Veteran duo Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 50 years together with a tour supporting their first new album in 15 years.
7:00 PM
September 17
Little Feat – The Last Farewell Tour
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
Legendary rock band Little Feat, known for songs like “Dixie Chicken” and “Oh, Atlanta,” bring their farewell touring run to DPAC as part of a multi-year wind-down from the road.
7:30 PM
September 19
Canine-Con
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
An annual pet-friendly festival at Sugg Farm Park featuring dog-themed vendors, demonstrations, local rescue groups, food trucks, and a free rabies and microchipping clinic.
8:00–11:00 AM
September 22
Hockey: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Preseason)
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM
SPORTS
(Local home games)
Friday, September 4
High School Football – Apex vs. Holly Springs
Holly Springs High School, 5329 Cass Holt Rd, Holly Springs, NC
7:00 PM
High School Football – Triton vs. Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina High School, 201 Bengal Blvd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
High School Football – Garner vs. Middle Creek
Middle Creek High School, 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
College Football – Tulane vs. Duke
Wallace Wade Stadium, 110 Frank Bassett Dr, Durham, NC
3:30 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, September 4
Live Music
Drew Johnson
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Ashley Robinson
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Angela Bingham (voice) & Frank Longino (piano)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Thousand Ways
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
APEX
Friday, September 4
Live Music
Joe’s Cousin
Southline Brewing, 2141 E Williams St, Apex, NC
6:00 PM
Live Music
Jonatas Alves
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Josh Colton Band
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
Event
SuperFun Saturday
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
A free monthly children’s event featuring arts and crafts for kids ages 4-12, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Live Music
Emma G
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
6:30–9:00 PM
Live Music
Tommy Thunderfoot And The Accelerators
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Midnight Ripple
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
Kat Taylor
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Lounge Doctors
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
MikeMickXer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 219 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 6
Live Music
Peak City Band
Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level W Rd, Suite 101, Apex, NC
3:00–6:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, September 4
Event
First Friday Fish Fry!
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
Live Music
Sam Trebing
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Maskell Freeman
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Third Stage Band
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
2Digh4 Band
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, September 5
Live Music
The Cheeze Factor
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
5:00–8:00 PM
Live Music
Travis Russell
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Red Bear
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Afterburn
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Sunday, September 6
Live Music
Jason Bunch
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Event
Open Mic Jam with Sound by Walls
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Fuquay, 2912 N Main St, Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM