April 2026 Fairs & Festivals in North Carolina
4 events happening across North Carolina in April 2026.
Past eventBiltmore Blooms
Spring at Biltmore fills George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre estate with waves of tulips, daffodils, azaleas, dogwoods, and wisteria across the Walled Garden, Azalea Garden, and Conservatory.
Past eventNorth 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.
Past eventMerleFest
One of America's premier roots-music gatherings, MerleFest brings four days of 'traditional plus' performances to twelve stages on the Wilkes Community College campus.
4.8(217)Wilmington Herb and Garden Fair
You will find a great selection of locally grown plants of all types, including herbs, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts and houseplants, plus garden art and accessories, herbal and all-natural products, artisan crafts and local foods.