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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 royal welcome to Wilmington 🌸👑
We were honored to officially crown Elaine Hendrix as this year’s Festival Queen during a beautiful Coronation Ceremony. It was a special afternoon on the @battleshipnc as we also welcomed our distinguished invited guests to the @ncazaleafest .
Here’s to a week filled with tradition, celebration, and unforgettable moments!
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Garden Party = SOLD OUT 🌸✨
Thank you to everyone who secured their spot at one of the most beloved events of the North Carolina Azalea Festival! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at an unforgettable evening of beauty, blooms, and tradition.
Missed out this year? Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss what’s coming next 😉
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✌️ That’s a wrap… Patron Packages are officially SOLD OUT!!
We’re throwing up the peace sign to the last few lucky guests who snagged their spot as
Festival VIPs 💫 From the Garden Party to the Patrons’ Gala, it’s going to be an unforgettable week!! … See MoreSee Less
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