North Carolina Azalea Festival

Join the tradition of the North Carolina Azalea Festival! Located in beautiful, historic Wilmington NC on the Cape Fear River, the Azalea Festival is a five-day celebration of Spring and Southern hospitality.

Information on all Festival events will be at your fingertips, including information on our four-day Concert Series with headliner Widespread Panic. Other events include the Cole Bros. Circus, the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, a Patrons’ Gala, a Street Fair, a Parade, a Boxing Competition, the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour, and more.

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We invite you to experience the grandest party in the South!