Peak City Pig Fest

Where: Downtown Apex

When: Friday, Saturday, April 12, 13

Food, fun, beer and more. The two-day event will give you the opportunity to try some of the best BBQ out there. Visit the cook team areas, enjoy live music, watch pig races, and take your kids to the Kids’ Area.

‘Cuegrass Festival

Where: Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh

When: Saturday, April 20

Acclaimed barbeque restaurant The Pit is hosting its 14th celebration of bluegrass and BBQ. Their will be live music, kids activities, drinks and plenty of delicious food. The festival itself is free to attend and proceeds from food and drink sales go to the charity SAFEchild and other youth-focused charities.

Brewgaloo

Where: Downtown Raleigh

When: Friday and Saturday, April 26, 27

April is North Carolina Craft Beer Month and Brewgaloo is the largest festival that focuses on North Carolina beer. The two-day event features food trucks, live music, vendors and of course lots and lots of local beer. The first day is a smaller event and the second is free and spread around Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street. Both events are free to attend and guests can buy tickets to participate in the beer sampling portion.

Wake Forest HerbFest

Where: 525 S. White Street, Wake Forest

When: April 26, 27, 28 & May 3, 4, 5

The longest running herb festival in the United States, Wake Forest HerbFest focuses on low maintenance perennials, herb plants, organic vegetables, herb crafts, cooking recipes and more. There will also be live entertainment and educational sessions. The festival will have one of the largest varieties of herbs for sale including rare varieties.

Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Where: Bond Park, Cary

When: Saturday, April 27, 9 am – 5 pm

Spring Daze brings together 170 local artists, delicious food and live entertainment from around the state and beyond. The event features three performance stages and Cary’s Earth Day celebration.