North Carolina Azalea Festival
About this event
The North Carolina Azalea Festival is a cultural festival in Wilmington, North Carolina. The 2026 event takes place Apr 7–11, 2026. Wilmington's signature spring celebration showcases Southern pageantry with a waterfront street fair, garden tours, concerts, fireworks over the Cape Fear River, and a grand parade viewed by more than 100,000 spectators. The 79th festival in 2026 fills downtown Wilmington with azaleas, art, and coastal hospitality.
Annual, early April
Location & directions
300 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Frequently asked questions
When is North Carolina Azalea Festival 2026?
North Carolina Azalea Festival takes place Apr 7–11, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Annual, early April
Where is North Carolina Azalea Festival held?
North Carolina Azalea Festival is held in Wilmington, North Carolina, at 300 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401.
What is North Carolina Azalea Festival?
Wilmington's signature spring celebration showcases Southern pageantry with a waterfront street fair, garden tours, concerts, fireworks over the Cape Fear River, and a grand parade viewed by more than 100,000 spectators.
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