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Six Sundays in Spring

Six Sundays in Spring continues on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. This beloved free outdoor concert series is one of the most popular recurring events […]

Farmers’ Market

The Wake Forest Farmers’ Market is open on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Late spring is one of the finest times to visit, with early

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Wake Forest Town Hall. Work sessions are informal, workshop-style meetings where

National Trails Day

National Trails Day is celebrated across the country on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — and Wake Forest, NC is joining in. This annual event, sponsored by the American Hiking Society,

Farmers’ Market

The Wake Forest Farmers’ Market opens on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A cornerstone of the Wake Forest community, the weekly market connects residents with

Friday Night on White

Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest on Friday, June 12, 2026. This popular recurring event transforms White Street into a vibrant block-party atmosphere with live music, local

NCFST Mobile Market

The NCFST Mobile Market — operated by the North Carolina Farm to School Trust — makes a stop in Wake Forest on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Mobile Market brings

Farmers’ Market

The Wake Forest Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Whether you’re hunting for crisp seasonal vegetables, freshly baked bread, artisan honey, or

4th Annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival - June 6, 2026, Downtown Wake Forest NC

4th Annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival

The 4th Annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to historic downtown Wake Forest, NC on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Hosted by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event features a car show, steak cookoff, food trucks, DJ, vendor booths, raffles, and an awards show. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients by paying o

Wake Forest Pride Yard Sale

Venue: Wait Ave Address: 407 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM The Wake Forest Pride Yard Sale is a community fundraiser on

Speaking Across Conflict Workshop

Venue: Wake Forest Christian Church Address: 701 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 4:30 pm The Speaking Across Conflict Workshop in Wake Forest is

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