Festival Events

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is made up of over 30 events over the five-day Festival. Some events require tickets, some events are special “thank-you” events for our Sponsors and Festival Dignitaries, and some events are completely free to the public. For more information please see information on each individual event. Here is a list of all of our Festival Events.

Confirmation emails will be sent from our ticketing company, Etix. During high-peak times, confirmation emails can sometimes take up to 30 minutes to process. We also recommend checking your spam folder. If you are still unable to locate your confirmation email, please email ticketoffice@ncazaleafestival.org.

We partner with the Hotel Ballast located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington.

Events take place all across the Wilmington area, including our local beaches. You’ll find us in Downtown Wilmington, Airlie Gardens, and at various locations across town!

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable between events. All events will take place rain or shine, and event details are subject to change. We recommend reviewing the full event description on our website before purchasing tickets.

The best way to have your own Southern Experience is through our Patron Sponsorship. This package includes two tickets to exclusive events, including our signature event, the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party. 

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is a nonprofit organization with a mission to be nationally recognized as a showcase for our community’s rich array of artwork, gardens, history, and culture through recreational, educational, and family-oriented events. The Festival encourages volunteerism and civic participation as it contributes to the region’s economy and promotes the unique qualities of our river-to-the-sea community.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, every dollar from ticket sales, sponsorships, and merchandise directly supports the production of the Festival. Our mission is to promote volunteerism and drive economic growth in our region. According to a 2011 UNCW study, each year, the Festival generates more than $50 million in regional economic impact, supporting local businesses, jobs, and community initiatives (StarNews Online, 2011).

General Inquiries: info@ncazaleafestival.org
Street Fair Questions: streetfair@ncazaleafestival.org
Parade Questions: parade@ncazaleafestival.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 3275 Wilmington NC 28406
Physical Address: 5725 Oleander Drive Unit B7, Wilmington NC 28403