See Do

Local Events & Experiences to Enjoy

Shop the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market

SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

8 A.M. TO NOON

121 N. MAIN ST.

Find farm-fresh produce, pastured beef, pork, and poultry, local seafood, artisanal cheese, homemade baked goods, cut flowers, and specialty products produced by North Carolina growers and makers. The market takes place in the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot.

M.A.N.iFest — A Juneteenth Celebration

JUNE 16, 5:30–8:30 P.M.

JUNE 19, 6 P.M.

FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER

The two-day M.A.N.iFEST event, hosted by BrainSTEMology, will kick off with an interactive game show for middle and high school students that includes hip-hop, STEM, a panel discussion, and networking. Free registration required. The event concludes with the Freedom to What? original dramatization that tells the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Juneteenth holiday.

Apex Pride Festival

JUNE 10

11 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

73 HUNTER ST.

Area residents come together in celebration of LGBTQ+ community members and loved ones at the third annual Apex Pride Festival. Enjoy a day of inclusion with live music, food trucks, games, crafts, story hour, vendors, photo opportunities, and performances.

Shop the Curated Craft Market

JUNE 17

10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

DEPOT STREET, DOWNTOWN

FUQUAY-VARINA

Visit 15 local artisan booths next to The Mill on Depot Street. Enjoy live music from Vaughn and Mr. Puebla’s Tacos food truck. For more information on Curated Craft Market, and its founder Taylor McGee, turn to page 14.