# Festivals in Carrboro | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Carrboro. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Carrboro

- **Event Name**: Carrboro Day 2026
  - **Description**: Join us on Sunday, April 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Carrboro Town Hall, Town Commons and along Weaver Street for Carrboro Day! 

Carrboro Day celebrates the spirit of our small town and the values that define our way of life, while championing equity, sust
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/carrboro-day-2026/200029906405557
  - **Venue**: 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, live-music, food-drinks, literary-art
- **Event Name**: BALTHVS
  - **Description**: BALTHVS
Thursday, June 11
Doors: 7 pm : Show: 8 pm
Cat’s Cradle

TICKET LINK: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35856702/balthvs-carrboro-cats-cradle

BALTHVS has grown in six years to become one of the most unique psychedelic groove acts in the world. With o
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/balthvs/200029898303624
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, performances, jazz
- **Event Name**: The Carrboro Bluegrass Festival in Cat's Cradle Back Yard
  - **Description**: Carrboro Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, May 23
Doors: 2 pm : Show: 3 pm
Cat’s Cradle Back Yard

THIS YEAR'S LINEUP!
Mason Via
Laurie Lewis and The Right Hands 
Trenton Wagler and Eric Brubaker
Jon Stickley
Cody Sisters
Holland Brothers
Carolina Bluegrass En
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/the-carrboro-bluegrass-festival-in-cats-cradle-back-yard/200029695333308
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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- **Event Name**: Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026
  - **Description**: Music Maker Foundation and the Town of Carrboro, N.C. proudly present Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues, a series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 15 and June 12, 2026 at Carrboro Town Commons!

🪕 May 15: Brenda Evans, Gail Ceasar, Kel
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues-2026/200029932713015
  - **Venue**: Carrboro Town Commons
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Carrboro Bazaar
  - **Description**: Save the dates for the 2026 Bazaar in Carrboro! Shop handmade creations from 30+ talented local makers, enjoy local eats and drinks, get fancy with body art and fairy hair from Sparkle Body Arts, and hoop your heart out on the Commons green.

The Bazaar i
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/carrboro-bazaar/200029950019924
  - **Venue**: 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: 'Maters & Oysters Festival: Summer Food Fest Celebrating Brine & Vine
  - **Description**: Fresh oysters, tomato-driven plates, wine & cocktails—an indoor & outdoor, walkaround summer fest built for wandering.About this EventJoin us for the closing afternoon of ‘Mater Week at Wedgewood.For one da
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/maters-and-oysters-festival-summer-food-fest-celebrating-brine-and-vine/100001987262828616
  - **Venue**: Wedgewood Cheese Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 32 to 66
  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Crumb Catcher, To What Degree, Komodo,  at Gratapoolza
  - **Description**: Crumb Catcher, To What Degree, TBA at Gratapoolza 2-6pm
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/crumb-catcher-to-what-degree-komodo-at-gratapoolza/200029932722005
  - **Venue**: Steel String Brewery
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- **Event Name**: RVA SOUL FEST
  - **Description**: Get ready for a full weekend of Southern Soul, Dancing, drinks, and unforgettable memories! 
Sponsors & Vendors are welcome
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/rva-soul-fest/100001984098509051
  - **Venue**: Tuckers Pond Drive
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  - **Price**: USD 29
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Dex Fest
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Dex Fest, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC sets the stage for an unforgettable expe
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/dex-fest/2300028223613925
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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## Trending Events in Carrboro

- **Event Name**: Iron and Wine at Cats Cradle
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Iron and Wine at Cats Cradle, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Cats Cradle in the heart of Carrboro, NC for an event that defies expectat
  - **Venue**: Cats Cradle
- **Event Name**: Future Islands w/ Lonnie Walker (Night 2/3) – The Fountain of Youth Tour
  - **Description**: Future Islands
w/ Lonnie Walker
Tuesday, May 19
Doors: 7 pm : Show: 8 pm
Cat’s Cradle

TICKET LINK: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45621606/future-islandswith-lonnie-walker-carrboro-cats-cradle

Future Islands are an emotionally charged synth pop group, kn
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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- **Event Name**: Iron and Wine
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Iron and Wine, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Cat's Cradle in dynamic Carrboro, NC, this event will become the talk of the town. 📅 Join
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
- **Event Name**: Ritt Momney in Carrboro
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Ritt Momney Live at Cat's Cradle on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Ritt Momney is taking over Cat's Cradle on Friday, April 24, 2026, and with hits like Put
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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- **Event Name**: Wednesday in Carrboro
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Wednesday LIVE at Cat’s Cradle on Sunday, May 3, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Wednesday is coming to Cat’s Cradle on Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing th
  - **Venue**: Cat’s Cradle
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- **Event Name**: Chapel Hill July 4th Drone Show
  - **Description**: This July 4th marks the nation’s 250th anniversary! Chapel Hill is celebrating with a new type of show that reimagines our long-standing community gathering.

Technology meets creativity in this year’s drone show at Chapel Hill High School, presented by S
  - **Venue**: Chapel Hill High School
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- **Event Name**: Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cat's Cradle - Carrboro
🏠 Address: 300 East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
🌆 City: Carrboro
📍 Location: 35.9098, -79.0689🌟 Journey into wonder at Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement, where extraordinary experiences await
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle - Carrboro
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- **Event Name**: Future Islands in Carrboro
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Future Islands Experience LIVE at Cat’s Cradle—This Wednesday, May 20, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Future Islands is hitting Cat’s
  - **Venue**: Cat’s Cradle
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- **Event Name**: Superchunk – with Rosali (solo)
  - **Description**: Superchunk
with Rosali (solo) 
Saturday, April 25
Doors: 7 pm : Show: 8 pm
Cat’s Cradle

TICKET LINK: https://catscradle.com/event/superchunk-2/cats-cradle/carrboro-north-carolina/

“It’s always been the case that everyone is going through something that
  - **Venue**: Cat's Cradle
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** Carrboro Day 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510), BALTHVS (Thu Jun 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cat's Cradle), The Carrboro Bluegrass Festival in Cat's Cradle Back Yard (Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Cat's Cradle), Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at Carrboro Town Commons), Carrboro Bazaar (Sun May 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carrboro this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Carrboro Day 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510), Crumb Catcher, To What Degree, Komodo,  at Gratapoolza (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Steel String Brewery).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carrboro in April 2026?
  - **A:** Carrboro Day 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510), Crumb Catcher, To What Degree, Komodo,  at Gratapoolza (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Steel String Brewery).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Carrboro on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Carrboro include 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27510, Cat's Cradle, Carrboro Town Commons.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Carrboro range from USD 29 to USD 66. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carrboro include Town of Carrboro, NC, Cat's Cradle, Music Maker Foundation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Carrboro?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Carrboro.

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