# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CenterFest Arts Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: CenterFest 2026: Culture Lives Here

Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
11 AM–6 PM daily
Downtown Durham | Free admission

CenterFest, Durham’s longest-running outdoor juried arts festival, returns September 19–20 for a weekend celebrating art, music, food, and the creative spirit of Durham.

Presented by the Durham Arts Council, CenterFest brings more than 120 juried artists to downtown Durham alongside live performances, local food and drinks, hands-on activities for kids, and plenty of opportunities to shop one-of-a-kind artwork and handmade goods. New this year, the festival will feature the Threads of Community Award, recognizing artwork that explores connections between people, place, and memory.

With something for every age, CenterFest is a celebration of the culture, creativity, and community that make Durham unique. Come spend the weekend downtown and experience why Culture Lives Here.

Admission: Free to the public; a $5 donation is encouraged to support the Durham Arts Council’s programs and mission.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/centerfest-arts-festival/200030599880051
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 78

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Durham
- **lat**: 35.996772
- **long**: -78.90305
- **full address**: Downtown Durham, 111 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701-3253, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CenterFest Arts Festival being held?
  - **A:** CenterFest Arts Festival takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown Durham, 111 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701-3253, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CenterFest Arts Festival?
  - **A:** CenterFest Arts Festival is organized by Durham Arts Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CenterFest Arts Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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