What a great event! I will go back when it comes back next t year and spend more time there. It was…read morea weekend event and only went on Sunday. Loved the dancing from different countries and enjoyed a samosa with mango lassi.

It was a beautiful event! The food options omg that was a hard one. I wish I had the stomach for…read moreeverything. The performances were really beautiful. I loved the Irish performance personally. Now for the food, I had the cubano and a donut cone ice cream ( think its a hungarian dessert) both were sooooooooo gooooooodd. Very fun and lively ^-^.

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!

With their relocation to the Raleigh Convention Center, this has the potential of being the…read moreTriangle's premiere shopping event of the season. Spend a weekend shopping for handmade, one-of-a-kind craft representing more than 110 artists from across the country. For those seeking unique and collectible gifts, you won't want to miss this event! Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, hours are Friday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.- Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Advance sale discount Visit CarolinaArtisanCraft.com for more information. Let's get social! Use the hashtag #CarolinaCraft15 We will be there, hope to see you!

I started attending this show when it was at the Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving weekends. I'm so glad…read morethey moved it earlier in the month so holiday travel won't interfere with my shopping! The Raleigh Convention Center is such a bright, airy place to showcase such beautiful work. I heard there will be 40 new artists there this year. I can't wait!

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 came across Southeast Crab Feast at the anniversary party of a local brewery. The Yelp listing…read morefor this business was for an All You Can Eat seafood festival, held by this same business, so a review for a two+ year old event didn't make sense. Yelp moderators may see it differently and that's okay. But for whatever it's worth, this place did a fantastic job. There was one truck and several pots of boiling seasoned water (a low country boil style) and a lot of people, adults and kids, walking away with plates of fresh cooked seafood. It was not an all you can eat event, unlike the annual festival, but each plate had a more-than-fair amount of seafood. According to their website, SECF is a non-profit entity supporting cancer research and treatment. I don't know if this brewery anniversary event was part of that, but if it was, it made the food taste even better. Despite the crowds, the crew working kept up with the orders for the most part and were nice enough, when they did get backed up, to deliver the food to people sitting at the tables. The food was boiled perfectly: The six jumbo shrimp had a light garlic butter sauce and were served with bite size pieces of potato. They shrimp were not overcooked and the potatoes were not undercooked. The crab legs came with a small ear of corn. While SECF had hot sauce and cocktail sauce available, they did not have the utensils to crack open the crab legs, so it required some ingenuity to make that happen. Sometimes the plastic fork, sometimes the original fork (aka fingers), and sometimes . . . well, sometimes just smashing it with something . . . . I'm not sure how well this type of food would work in an AYCE event, but for a single pay-per-plate, like any other food truck, it goes into the "win" column.

I love getting to see the local vendors and their art. Everything was arranged nicely so it was…read moreeasy to walk around and see everything. I liked that the town hall and community center were opened with signs to the restrooms we could use inside. That was convenient. Even more food options would be great. The ice cream available was delicious from Fresh Local Ice Cream, but too expensive at $6 a cup! The only thing I don't like about Lazy Daze is that it is during the hottest part of the year! It was 96 degrees and way too hot to walk around for too long.

This 2 day arts and crafts festival is located in downtown Cary. It's huge and features include…read moreart, music and food. There are events throughout the day featuring acrobatics and performances for kids and adults. Lots of high end artists to explore and enjoy. They have shuttles from various locations as there is limited parking nearby. The fair is located around the Cary town hall and beer garden. Wear your sunscreen and good walking shoes. There are lots of trees for shade but walking around you will be in full sun. Only thing I don't like about it is that you will have to carry all your purchases around but looking is free. Loved the bands that played throughout the day as well as the kids area entertainment.

What an incredible festival. Well run, great artists, good food options and wonderful weather. I…read moreknow this was the last official Dreamville year, but J. Cole and crew put on an incredible show. I look forward to what the future holds. If you like hip hop and R&B, this show is for you! We always felt safe, enjoyed the crowd vibes, and reveled in the incredible performances. Will go again!

Attended the last Dreamville festival in North Carolina this year. Initially, I thought the cost…read morewas too high however, when you factor in all the acts that you see is truly a bargain. With all the people present, it was a wonder that everything ran smoothly, and there was no violence, and everyone was just jamming and Vibin

I am pleased that the city of Raleigh has a family friendly, alcohol free event on New Year's Eve…read more Over the years of the event, they have excelled in making it an interactive event with a great variety of arts and entertainment. The kids event start in the mid afternoon, and include the full New Year;s Eve countdown treatment at 7pm (12 midnight on Greenwich Mean Time) with the acorn drop and fireworks display. Ever wanted to be in a parade? You have your chance with the people's procession. Lots of paper mache animal heads and shapes are made available for use in the parade, or be one of the many walking the huge puppet named Rhea down the parade route. New for this year was a phone app that made it much easier to see what activities where happening at any particular time. Do be aware this is a popular event and can get VERY crowded, especially at the main stage for both the 7pm and midnight acorn drops. Traffic and parking can be quite difficult, especially for those not used to downtown parking. I have been many times since this event started iver 25 years ago. I have always found it to be an enjoyable way to bring in the new year.

This place is hot, on a whole new level though. It's a bit off the beaten path from the usual…read moreRaleigh nightlife spots, but it's worth it. It's the best karaoke bar Raleigh has. Cheap drinks Diverse crowd Laid back Cheap eats Fun