# Festivals in Durham, NC | Cultural Events & Fairs

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

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## Festivals Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: BullCity Boom & Bash Food Truck Rodeo @ DCP
  - **Description**: Bull City Boom & Bash: July 4th Food Truck Rodeo 🇺🇸🎆Celebrate Independence Day the Bull City way with Savor Your City’s Bull City Boom & Bash—a Fourth of July food truck rodeo packed with fl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/bullcity-boom-and-bash-food-truck-rodeo-dcp-tickets/80003196910841
  - **Venue**: Durham Central Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, rodeo, fourth-of-july, fireworks
- **Event Name**: The 2nd Annual Oak City Cigar Festival
  - **Description**: The Oak City Cigar Festival returns to  Raleigh AND Durham for 4 days of fun, food, education and of course, great cigars and smoke! #PSSITAAbout this EventExperience the ultimate celebration of cigar culture at the 2nd A
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-2nd-annual-oak-city-cigar-festival/100001983726833359
  - **Venue**: Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park
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  - **Price**: USD 23 to 269
  - **Categories**: festivals, brunch, music, comedy, entertainment, live-music, shopping, bottomless-brunches
- **Event Name**: Turn the Page: A Day of Community
  - **Description**: Turn the Page: A Day of Community
A Juneteenth Celebration + Alt-Pride After Dark

Roots & Resistance is a full-day, full-spectrum celebration of freedom, legacy, resistance, and queer joy — hosted by Queerolina at Durty Bull.

This is a completely fr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/turn-the-page-a-day-of-community/200029760417908
  - **Venue**: Durty Bull Brewing Company
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  - **Categories**: art, juneteenth, parties, contests, it, entertainment, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Annual Bull City Yoga Festival
  - **Description**: The ninth inaugural Bull City Yoga Festival is set to blossom, celebrating the vibrant diversity of yoga and fostering a sense of togetherness among yoga practitioners of all ages, races, cultures, and backgrounds. With its roots firmly planted in the
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/annual-bull-city-yoga-festival/80001224795722
  - **Venue**: 1822 NC-54
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, festivals, workshops, sports
- **Event Name**: WORLD GOTH DAY FEST @ RUBIES
  - **Description**: World Goth Day FEST @ rubies in durham, NC

Every May 22, we creatures of the night unite across the globe to do what we do best: lurk in the shadows of a dimly lit club and look incredible doing it!

Fourth annual WGD at Rubies and this time, it's a prop
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/world-goth-day-fest-rubies/200029988504216
  - **Venue**: Rubies on Five Points
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  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: Book Festival | Connect with Local Authors and Vendors
  - **Description**: Free Community Event | Connect with local authors and vendorsAbout this EventBook Festival hosted by Mend My Broken Pieces Write, LLCJoin us for a celebration of local authors and vendors! This will be a free, fami
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/book-festival-|-connect-with-local-authors-and-vendors/100001987745021869
  - **Venue**: Durham Central Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Night Crawl Festival
  - **Description**: Join the Night Crawl Festival for an epic night of music, food trucks, and city vibes under the stars!About this EventNight Crawl FestivalGet ready for the ultimate nighttime adventure! The Night
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/night-crawl-festival/100001980783145710
  - **Venue**: 501 Foster St
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 130
  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Tenderqueer
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Tenderqueer, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming The Pinhook in the heart of Durham, NC into a realm of endl
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tenderqueer/2300030030235501
  - **Venue**: The Pinhook
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: NC Jerk Food Festival
  - **Description**: Save the date. More info to follow...
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/nc-jerk-food-festival/200028925296842
  - **Venue**: Durham Central Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Fall Festival Night
  - **Description**: A relaxed winter evening for families featuring activity stations, games, snacks, and a welcoming environment designed to encourage connectiAbout this EventWinter Joy Night is a community-style family gathering sponsored
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/fall-festival-night/100001979100619228
  - **Venue**: Durham Marriott City Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals

## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Cacao & Connection
  - **Description**: Join me for a gathering centered around sharing cacao and being in community.About this EventJoin me for a new monthly gathering centered around sharing cacao and being in community. I will serve
  - **Venue**: The Red Barn in Durham
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- **Event Name**: The Durham Ghost Walk
  - **Description**: Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories to tales of tragic accidents whose victims still haunt the site of their end
  - **Venue**: Fate & Folklore
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Durham Performing Arts Center in vibrant Durham,
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Hamilton, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Durham Performing Arts Center in the heart of Durham, NC for an event that will redefine
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Wallace Wade Stadium in the heart of Durham
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Duke Blue Devils Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 Duke Blue Devils Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Wicked at Durham Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Durham Performing Arts Center in vibrant Durham,
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Jill Scott at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Jill Scott at Durham Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Durham Performing Arts Center in vibrant Durham
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Durham?
  - **A:** BullCity Boom & Bash Food Truck Rodeo @ DCP (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Durham Central Park), The 2nd Annual Oak City Cigar Festival (Thu Jun 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park), Turn the Page: A Day of Community (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Durty Bull Brewing Company), Annual Bull City Yoga Festival (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am at 1822 NC-54), WORLD GOTH DAY FEST @ RUBIES (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rubies on Five Points).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Durham?
  - **A:** BullCity Boom & Bash Food Truck Rodeo @ DCP (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Durham Central Park), Book Festival | Connect with Local Authors and Vendors (Sat May 30 2026 at 01:30 pm at Durham Central Park), Fall Festival Night (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Marriott City Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Durham in May 2026?
  - **A:** Annual Bull City Yoga Festival (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am at 1822 NC-54), WORLD GOTH DAY FEST @ RUBIES (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rubies on Five Points), Book Festival | Connect with Local Authors and Vendors (Sat May 30 2026 at 01:30 pm at Durham Central Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Durham 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 Durham?
  - **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 Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Durham include Durham Central Park, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, Durty Bull Brewing Company.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Durham?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Durham range from USD 7 to USD 269. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Durham include Savor Your City Festivals, Oak City Entertainment Group, Queerolina.
- **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 Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Durham.

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