1. Celebrate the third annual Taste of China – Chinese Food and Culture Festival in downtown Cary, featuring authentic Chinese cuisine, traditional arts, live martial arts demonstrations, folk and traditional dances, musical performances, and much more. Originally scheduled for October, but rescheduled due to weather. Saturday, April 15, noon to 5 p.m.; Free admission. 310 S. Academy St., Cary. nccafa.org
Taste of China — Chinese Food and Culture Festival
2. Get your drink on at Brewgaloo 2023, North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival (and the second biggest in the US)! This two-day festival features local food trucks, vendors, bands, and over 110 craft breweries from around NC. Kick off the fun during Friday night’s block party and sampler event featuring limited releases, barrel aged and sour beers. Friday, April 21, 6–10 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 1–9 p.m.; $30 and up; 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo
3. Need an escape from reality? Head to the 10th Annual Festival of Legends, a local fairy festival celebrating 10 years of magic with mythical monsters, amazing acrobats, fantastic food, and mesmerizing magicians. Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $15 and up; 2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex. festivaloflegends.com
4. Run a lap and earn a beer! The Bull City Beer Mile consists of drinking four beers and running four laps (1 mile) around Durham Central Park. Once you’re finished, stay and party in the park with live music, food trucks, and delicious Glass Jug beer (or just come for the party; we won’t judge). Saturday, April 29, 2:30–7 p.m.; $40 and up; Durham Central Park, Durham. glass-jug.com/events/2023/1/2023-bull-city-beer-mile
Bull City Beer Mile
5. Celebrate the artistry and creativity in the state of NC at the Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, featuring 170 local artists and Cary’s Earth Day celebration — complete with outdoor sporting activities, music, food, and children’s activities. Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Free admission; Bond Park, Cary. townofcary.org, search “Spring Daze”
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
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