The Chinese Lantern Festival has changed a lot (in a good way) since the first time I've seen it…read more There are a lot more activities and attractions. It's truly a beautiful event, full of color and artistry. It looked like something out of Pokemon this year. The performance show was okay; it was difficult for my kids to enjoy because tall people were standing in their way. They did enjoy the smoke bubbles though; that was very popular! When you pop the bubbles, smoke emerges. They also had a cannon releasing smoke rings. Kids were screaming in delight. The mirror maze and colored floor tiles were also a hit. There is food available, but overpriced.

Amazing ! The show was great as well. I love how in and out it was and all the lights I seen. Very…read morebeautiful place to go to with a friend, loved ones, even kids! They have food trucks, photo tunnels, great performances, etc. unfortunately I picked a rainy day but it was still a blast ! Would definitely go back. Tickets aren't much either. They were flexible on me having to reschedule as well. Was going to go back this year, this experience was three years ago but this past 2025 year, tickets were $50-60$, not worth that much

Just an all out amazing time. There is so much to see....so many vendors. The vendors have…read moresamples and authentic products. The Carolina Pig Jig is held outside. There are over 20 Masonic lodges that are competing for a win for best bbq and sauce. The tickets are only $20 and you cannot eat as much bbq as your soul desires. I look at this festival as a prequel to the state fair that is held in October.

I love this festival…read more The fact there is an NC based festival that focuses on local vendors and creators is such a wonderful idea! I went to the sip and shop area where you can get an alcoholic drink and wander around. I got to sample so many amazing local foods, sauces, and sweets. I walked out of that place work so much stuff! Then the agriculture center has livestock and learning experiences for the little ones. This festival is definitely a must try if you've never been!

I love going here! And I always look forward to it…read more I've been going to The Viking Experience for 5 years now. This is one of the few renn faire style events where there is a bunch of stuff to actually DO. There is the children's glen with stories and activities for the kids. Axe throwing, fight pit (foam weapons), archery, interacting with members of one of the many period camps, fish slap, strong man (have you ever lifted a log in a competition?), etc. Usually you get to walk around and see things, or simply be entertained, which they have also. Main stage with performances all day, cast put on plays which are always funny, etc. This is by far my most favorite event with more to do than 1 person can do in a day. And there are a ton of vendors with themed and period goods that you can't find anywhere else. If you are just now hearing about it, go check it out.

One of my favorite festivals!!!…read more I've been every year since inception and NC is so lucky to have such a cool experience. It's been really neat to see Village of Drekheim move into its new space as the festival continues to grow. They offer two weekends now in the spring and Yuletide Experience in winter. There is camping available and they have an academy weekend if you want to fully emerge yourself in the experience. You'll see lots of great outfits, they have demonstrations (fighting, food, iron forging, dancing, etc), they have great vendors, animals rescues, and everywhere you turn there is something new to experience. This year I was particularly drawn to the Vikings of Scotland and the Wildefell Wolves. But I always love getting to see some familiar faces at CLAWS, Inc, and learning about the Norwegian Lundehund. Also on the property, Goshen Haven Farm is currently under development. They plan to use the land for educational purposes and breed preservation. Their website says they are going to have bees, chickens, sheep and goats, to be incorporated into the festival, educational programs and farm products.

The Carrboro Music Festival takes place one day every September. The have several 'venues' (parking…read morelots, lawns, and more traditional stages like the Cradle) set up around downtown Carrboro. There's a festival map that indicates where each of the soundstages are and gives playing times of the scheduled performances. They really do a great job of representing the many varieties of music that thrive in our local scene -- rock, blues, jazz, folk, celtic, bluegrass, :new:grass, indie power pop, etc. As street fairs go, this one seems a little less organized (could definitely do with some food and drink vendors). Bring blankets or tote-able chairs if you plan on spending the day, so you have some comfortable seating!

The Carrboro Music Festival makes maximum use of so many great venues in Carrboro like Cat's…read moreCradle, Open Eye, The Station, and Southern Rail and Armadillo Grill just to name a few.....During the festival, a host of great musical groups come out and perform and they cover a wide range of styles of music ranging from Jazz to Blues to Latin to Rock and all kinds of styles in between......This year, they didn't even let a little rain stop it from being a great party and I always enjoy MCing it.....Definitely worth putting on your calendar every year during the month of September...

Aesthetic: Beautiful, clean state fair with the best people watching ever!…read more My Favorites: The sweet animals like the big pigs, cows, and baby chicks! Experience: We had the best day at the state fair! I hadn't been to one since I was young in different states, but it had so much to offer, we were thrilled. I didn't expect the live music and beautiful country aesthetic. We started out walking around the mill area and the waterfront, and tried a frozen and hot apple cider and both were delicious. Then we walked and saw a ton of livestock and beautiful award winning gardens. We sampled crazy foods along the way that I've added in my pics from fried watermelon to pork belly churros. We ran around taking tons of pics of the rides and people watched until the sun went down and the fireworks began. Our hotel was in walking distance, and we were exhausted after walking for about 8 hours that day. I surprisingly didn't even gain weight from all the naughty food since we walked it all off. I can't wait to go back in the future, the NC state fair is the best!

We absolutely enjoy the fair!…read more Going to the fair is easy- buy your tickets online- it's free to park. We parked in the field on Edwards Mill- buses came every 5 minutes- very comfortable! Friendly drivers. We got dropped at the gate- then enjoyed ourselves- We didn't ride any rides - way too expensive (giant slide $7) unbelievable. The food was so pricey- one sausage $18 - lol - eat before you come (and bring snacks) Seeing all the shows and all the vendors- so much fun!

Warning! $35 ticket and a $13 corn dog. Just for an average festival. Scam a bunch of activists…read moretricking me into forced donations

Having gone to the Eno Festival two years in a row now I can say this will hopefully become an…read moreannual tradition for me. I have had an absolute blast both times. Luckily I missed any sweltering heat. This past year I went on Day 2 and danced to live African music, salsa, bluegrass, and a New Orleans brass band. I also hula-hooped, ate Jamaican patties, walked down to the river, listened to an amazing ukulele cover band, watched sand artists in action, and toured a working grist mill - all in 4 hours. Don't be deterred by the off-site parking and shuttle system. It works very well. My only suggestions to the festival organizers would be to improve the quantity and quality of the food offerings. There are not many choices at all, resulting in long lines and high prices. In 2013 there was an arepa vendor, but he was not there this year, so I went with Jamaica Jamaica instead, which was a decent value, and I brought an apple and some water with me. I would like to see an NC brewery in the beer area rather than Sweetwater. But it's really not necessary to get your drink on here. Just enjoy the nature and the positive vibes of the musicians, artists, and crowd.

Wonderful Greek church lady food at the festivals. The lines are sometimes long. There's Greek…read moredancing and flea market sales, but I usually just take out and go.

Authentic Greek Community Festival.. The food is delicious...had the Pasticcio and…read moreSalad....everything was amazing

These lights are very well done and are so impressive! Definitely worth seeing if you and your kids…read morelove to see lights, especially with all of their favorite characters. Entrance is $20 per car, and you can buy tickets online or pay cash at arrival. The entire display takes less than 20 minutes. 6/10 - ended way too soon

Wonderful, small farm light show venue…read more The light tunnel at the entrance is the best display I saw all year. You are surrounded by lights and a slow moving line. The sensation is one usually saved for theme parks. Your car is being transported into another world. There is a live Santa at the end of the light show. He waved and said hello to the kids in the car. They couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. A definite must see for the season