The 64th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 6-10, 2011 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people. The Festival is a non-profit civic organization and this year is sponsored in substantial part by its four (4) major sponsors: Progress Energy, Velocity Solutions, Inc., Wachovia Bank, and the Hilton Wilmington Riverside.
For more than 50 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you're invited! There's something for everyone among our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture. Come join us!

Don't miss the FIRST PARTY of the 2011 NC Azalea Festival!
Art the the Oak Art Unveiling, Airlie Gardens, Friday, September 24th, 2010.
Tickets on sale NOW!
The 64th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 6-10, 2011 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people. The Festival is a non-profit civic organization and this year is sponsored in substantial part by its four (4) major sponsors: Progress Energy, Velocity Solutions, Inc., Wachovia Bank, and the Hilton Wilmington Riverside.
For more than 50 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you're invited! There's something for everyone among our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture. Come join us!

Don't miss the FIRST PARTY of the 2011 NC Azalea Festival!
Art the the Oak Art Unveiling, Airlie Gardens, Friday, September 24th, 2010.
Tickets on sale NOW!