Fuquay-Varina High School 50th Anniversary Celebration
May 2, 10 A.M.
Fuquay-Varina High School, 201 Bengal Boulevard
Join educators, students, community members, and coaches to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the integrated Fuquay-Varina High School, which opened in 1975. Commemorations have been ongoing during the 2025–2026 school year and will culminate with an Educator Reunion and Open House for the entire Fuquay community that will honor the academic, civic, community, and athletics legacy of the school. The event will include announcements from the Town of Fuquay-Varina leadership, activities for children and families, a walkthrough of the campus, and historic artifacts from the school’s history.
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Live at the Springs Concert
May 9, 6:30 P.M.
North Main Athletic Complex (formerly Ting Park)
Vertical Horizon, alternative rock band best known for the Billboard no. 1 single “Everything You Want,” takes the open-air stage inside North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs. Enjoy the show from the stadium seats or the infield (remember to bring your own lawn chair). Gates open at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opening act at 6:30 p.m. Stadium concessions will be available.
hollyspringsnc.gov/1415/Live-at-the-Springs-Concerts
Curated Craft Mother’s Day Market
May 9, 1–5 P.M.
Cultivate Coffee, 128 S. Fuquay Ave.
Talented local artists and makers display handmade goods and original works of art — great for gifting to all of the mother figures in your life.
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Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Saturdays through Sept. 5, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St.
Shop produce, eggs, dairy products, and pasture-raised meat from local farms, plus baked goods, cut flowers, and artisan products all made by local and micro businesses. Fuquay-Varina Growers Market vendors accept SNAP/EBT and Sun Bucks. In June, market hours change to 8 a.m. to noon for the rest of the season.
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 A.M. to noon
Holly Springs Cultural Center
Browse the vendor tents and stock up on farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, NC seafood, local baked goods, all-natural bath and body products, and much more.
hollyspringsnc.gov/farmersmarket
Go Topless with Fuquay-Varina Jeep Club
May 16, 10 A.M.
Wake County Speedway, 2109 Simpkins Road, Raleigh
Fuquay-Varina Jeep Club, also known as Fuquay-Varina Duck Duck Jeep, hosts a cheeky fundraising event at the NASCAR-sanctioned quarter-mile Wake County Speedway in Raleigh. Live music by Take 10 Band accompanies vendors, raffles, food trucks, competitions, and plenty of Jeep love. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rebecca Rogers Volpe Foundation of Fuquay-Varina.
Women Fore Women
May 18
9 a.m. check in
10 a.m. tee off
Bentwinds Country Club
Join the Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club at their all-female fundraising golf tournament on the links at Bentwinds Country Club, raising funds to support the organization’s numerous community service and outreach programs. Wear purple to show support for causes such as domestic violence prevention, dementia care research, and mental health programs. Registration fee of $125 includes greens fee and cart, snacks, buffet lunch, prizes, and a player gift.
Run the Quay
June 6
7 a.m. 10K race start
8:30 a.m. 5K race start
9:30 a.m. Twinkle Dash start
Fuquay Presbyterian Church, 307 N. Ennis St.
A popular community road race, produced by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, that has something for everyone. Choose a 5K, 10K, or even combine the two for a 15K event. Sign up young athletes for the WakeMed Children’s Twinkle Dash 50-yard and 100-yard races. Enjoy an after party and rehydrate at Mason Jar Lager Company. Those not running can cheer on the participants and browse the business and community groups on display.
Juneteenth Events
Holly Springs Juneteenth Celebration
June 13, 5–8 P.M.
Womble Park Amphitheater, 340 Stinson Ave.
The Town of Holly Springs, in partnership with the Holly Springs MLK Jr. Committee, invites the community to the third annual Juneteenth celebration with local artisan and food vendors, inflatables, and live music and performances. The festivities continue the following night with a celebration of the historic Negro Baseball League at the Holly Springs Salamanders baseball game versus the Tri-City Chili Peppers. Gates open at 4 p.m. at North Main Athletic Complex stadium.
M.A.N.iFest Fuquay-Varina
June 19 & 20
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Two days of musical performances, exhibits, and BrainSTEMology’s signature hip-hop-infused STEM activities to commemorate Juneteenth. The sixth annual M.A.N.iFest event, under the theme of “Freedom Rooted, Future Bound,” seeks to foster community connections and inspire future generations.
Juneteenth in the Peak
June 20, 1–8 P.M.
Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter St.
Live performances, history exhibits, and family activities headline Apex’s Juneteenth celebration, organized by the Apex Juneteenth Festival Commission.
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