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Town of Cary’s 47th Annual Lazy Daze festival to feature Into the Fog, Peter Lamb & The Wolves and many more on Aug. 26-27

The 47th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival is set for Aug. 26-27 and it’s going to be hot both literally and figuratively! For nearly half a century, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has welcomed guests from around the country and beyond to the heart of Downtown Cary, North Carolina, for two days filled with art, live music and other entertainment and lots of food and beverages. Dating back to the event’s conception in 1977, this juried craft show celebrates the “Lazy Daze” of summer, taking place the last weekend of August and bringing together nearly 300 artists from 16 states across the U.S. Featuring a beer garden, numerous interactive art activities, a kid’s world area and demonstrations from professional craftsmen, Lazy Daze remains a top-rated contemporary crafts festival among the nation. For more information, visit carync.gov/lazydaze

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Free Concert: Cary’s Park After Dark to feature Nik Parr on Sept. 21

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Nik Parr

Enjoy a fun night out in Downtown Cary with your significant other, a group of friends, or flying solo. Each Park After Dark features unique food from local vendors and entertainment! The concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free. It will be held on the site of the former library across the street from The Cotton House Craft Brewery.

Nik Parr’s original music is a high-energy piano-driven rock n’ roll endeavor with strong soul, funk and blues influences. Parr’s band is built around his piano playing and singing, with an ear for catchy, danceable and widely appealing new songs. The show is made even more unique, as Nik switches seamlessly from the saxophone to the piano in between singing, working the crowd, and directing his band. 

Food Vendors

Flattz Signature Flat Breads
Sweet Fare Logo
Bond Brothers Brewing Co.

Items Allowed

Outside food and beverages are allowed. Outside alcohol is not allowed.

A limited selection of free, low-level lawn chairs will be available. Personal lawn chairs are allowed.

Parking

Multiple parking areas are available, including the Cary Arts Center (101 Dry Ave.), the downtown parking deck (113 Walnut St.)  and parallel parking along S. Academy St. Please mind all parking signs if parking in private lots.