Music, eats and art in the Triangle
Just because the kids are back in school and you're back at work full tilt doesn't mean the fun has to stop!
Festivals are great weekend entertainment. Sometimes creepy (Bugfest at the Museum of Life and Science) but never sleepy (the N.C. State Fair!), these autumn extravaganzas have something for everyone.
From Raleigh to Durham and places in between, here's a glance at what's up.
October
Festifall Art Festival
Oct. 1 | Downtown Chapel Hill
Chapelhillfestifall.com
Browse among handmade art and groove to live performances as this festival takes over Franklin Street.
N.C. State Fair
Oct. 13-23 | N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
ncstatefair.org/2016/index.htm
Ride the ferris wheel, eat fried Oreos, live it up at varied performances and explore the many exhibits at everyone's favorite fair.
International Festival of Raleigh
Oct. 14-16 | Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh
Internationalfocusnc.org/festival
Go around the world during three days of fashion, food, film and more.
World Beer Festival
Oct. 15 | Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Enhance your palate while sampling beer-and-food pairings selected by industry experts.
Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo
Oct. 16 | Downtown Durham
bullcityracefest.com
Enjoy a combination of a world-class running experience and a world-class eating experience with various race lengths, multiple food trucks and a craft beer garden.