Your guide to North Carolina in spring
North Carolina in spring is the time for farmers markets, festivals, concerts, strawberry picking and more. Below, find a few guides to help you fill your spring and summer with new outdoor experiences plus gardening and
lawn care advice and more.
Many local farms grow strawberries, and most allow customers to pick their own right from the field! It's a special springtime tradition for many families, but you can always support local growers by buying pre-picked baskets too.
In our area, there are plenty of strawberry farmers! Use our guide to find one closest to you.
Our list of farmers markets features well-known venues, like the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, and smaller markets across the Triangle, in places like downtown Raleigh and at North Hills.
Spring is also festival season in North Carolina. Milder, warmer weather sets the stage for popular festivals like Dreamville at Dix Park, Brewgaloo in downtown Raleigh, the Spring Daze arts and crafts festival in Cary, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and more.
There are also festivals celebrating every type of food you can imagine, like strawberries, potatoes, blueberries, yams, barbecue and more.
Check out our list of festivals in NC and go ahead and fill up your calendar -- most of these events are family-friendly and free to attend.
Jimmy Buffett, Kiss, Tim McGraw, Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks, Backstreet Boys, Mandy Moore, Dave Matthews Band, Shawn Mendes and Keith Urban are only a few of the many performers and bands playing the Triangle this spring and summer. Keep
checking our concert list for more events, which will be added as they are announced.
If you're looking for the best trails and parks to take in the springtime sights and activities, take a stroll down the Raleigh Flower Trail – to best enjoy North Carolina in spring without leaving the city, here's our list of the seven best locations to see vibrant blossoms.
It's the season of yard work, so we've teamed up with some lawn and garden experts for advice. Here are some helpful links:
