Things to Do: April 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Peak City Pig Fest

April 10, 5–10 p.m.
April 11, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Apex Town Hall Campus
peakcitypigfest.com

Bring on the smoke! Taste masterfully crafted barbecue, enjoy live music, visit the beer garden, and watch the police-versus-fire-department rib eating contest.

Pimento Cheese Festival

April 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park
carync.gov/pimentocheese

The only festival in the US dedicated to pimento cheese! Try everything from ice cream to egg rolls made with the Southern specialty, plus live music, activities, and even a cheese sculpting contest.

Wake on Stage!

April 17, 6–9 p.m.
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
unitedarts.org/events/wake-on-stage

A new event from United Arts Wake County brings local celebrities, business leaders, and elected officials to the stage to showcase their artistic talents. The lineup includes WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels, NC House Representative Mike Schietzelt, and television personality Valonda Calloway, as well as local and professional musicians and performance groups. The evening benefits Artists in Schools, United Arts’ flagship program that places teaching artists in Wake County schools for curriculum-based performances, workshops, and residencies.

’Cuegrass Festival

April 18, noon
Downtown Raleigh
cuegrass.com

Celebrate two North Carolina loves: bluegrass and barbecue. Tap your toes while you fill your belly, then shop the vendor village and silent auction. Proceeds benefit SAFEchild and the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bond Park, Cary
carync.gov/springdaze

Shop art from 170+ North Carolina artists in the scenic setting of Bond Park. Kids can choose their own works for just $5 at the Kid Collectors Market. Visit educational booths on Earth Day Lane to learn about sustainability. And as always, catch live performances and enjoy lots of tasty food from vendors.

Apex PeakFest

May 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apex Town Hall Campus
peakfest.org

A full day of entertainment awaits with vendor booths, local artists, live music, shopping, and outreach from area nonprofits at this 45th annual event. The festival draws thousands of visitors each year.