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March 17th, 2026
Emma Steele has been crowned as the 78th North Carolina Azalea Festival Princess!
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April 8-12, 2026
A big thank you to the City of Wilmington for continuing to host the North Carolina Azalea Festival each year. 🌸
This Festival wouldn’t be the same without the incredible community, support, and spirit of our amazing city. Wilmington provides the perfect backdrop for a week full of celebration, tradition, and unforgettable moments. Who would we be without our amazing city? We’re proud to call Wilmington home! 💙 … See MoreSee Less
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🐾👑 The results are in for this year’s Pet Royalty Photo Contest!
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Pet Royalty winners:
🐶 First Place Dog: Winnie Pine Cooper
🐱 First Place Cat: Lord Loki McCuddlebum
🐾 First Place Other: Apollo
🌈 First Place In Memoriam: HotShot
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and voted to help crown this year’s pet royalty as part of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. We loved seeing all of the amazing pets who participated! 🐾🌸 … See MoreSee Less
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We’re proud to welcome back New Hanover Printing as a major sponsor of the North Carolina Azalea Festival this year! 🌸
Their continued support helps make Festival week possible, and we truly couldn’t do it without them. From helping bring so many of our printed materials to life to supporting the Festival year after year, we are incredibly grateful for their partnership. Be sure to help us thank New Hanover Printing for their support! 👏 … See MoreSee Less
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