Looking to Rent an Apartment in Greenvile – Then Come Celebrate the Spirit, History and Culture of North Carolina at Events and Festivals Throughout the Year, all Easily Accessible From Your new Apartment in Greenville!
Residents will be able to enjoy almost everything in NC within just an hour of their Aspen Ridge Apartments home, such as in Raleigh NC, where a number of amazing high-profile North Carolina flavored events and food festivals happen annually! So close to everything!
Triangle Restaurant Week - A week-long celebration of culinary excellence where some of the best restaurants and pubs in the area offer up special three-course menu options at fixed pricing - a great way for residents to return to their favorite dining spots or discover new ones.
The Krispy Kreme Challenge - One of America's most unique ‘running and funning’ events, the Krispy Kreme Challenge invites competitors to run five miles, eat a dozen doughnuts at the halfway point, and then cross the finish line in under one hour. This outrageous challenge started almost 20 years ago, with the annual event now drawing thousands of runners decked out in crazy costumes!
Pig Fest - Live music, beers and barbecue go great together in this tasty annual festival.
The North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival - A jam-packed day full of zesty barbecue, and plenty of good old bluegrass music! A family tradition!
Herb Fest – For those who love to cook and eat, at the longest-running herb festival in the country! Stroll and shop organic, non-GMO herbs and vegetables.
Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Featuring more than 170 local artists, the Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, celebrating their 30th year, fills the streets with paintings, jewelry, sculptures, food vendors, and all-day live music. Family fun at its NC finest!
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival - A big day filled with food, fun and entertainment for more than 40 years running, Meet in the Street draws all-day live music, dancers, martial arts, magicians and more.
Longleaf Film Festival - A free film festival that highlights the best in short and feature length documentaries and narrative films. Enjoy 50-plus films, panels, and popcorn.
The International Food Festival – Celebrates diversity, community and a welcoming spirit with music, food, and drink from around the world, with tens of thousands of attendees.
GalaxyCon Raleigh - A three-day festival for fans of pop culture, superheroes, science fiction, anime and more, featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, artists, cosplayers and other industry guests! Have a blast participating in all things geek!
CaribMask Carnival – An annual festival to promote diversity and equality, and create a deeper appreciation for Afro-Caribbean culture in the area, CaribMask returns for a tenth year, with a parade of bands, flag ceremonies, live music and tons of food and drinks all in a joyful crowd!
Bugfest - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' annual free event that lets you interact with entomologists and other scientists while learning about the fascinating world of bugs. Featuring the ever-popular Café Insecta, where the brave can sample buggy dishes prepared by local chefs!
Oktoberfest - One of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations, Oktoberfest provides plenty of family-friendly activities including live music, storytelling, dancing and traditional Bavarian food and fare, and beer!
The Annual NC State Fair - The largest annual event in the state, the NC State Fair draws one million visitors each year, marking what many consider to be the unofficial beginning of the fall season. Eleven days of high-flying rides, deep-fried foods, live music, stunt shows and other family entertainment, including nightly fireworks, has been a can't-miss event for generations – this year marks the 155th year of the event!
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration - The annual lighting of a 40-foot-tall Christmas tree, a visit from Santa Claus, trackless train rides, live music and plenty of vendors make this a great family event, all while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and cider!