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SAVE THE DATE! The 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival will be here April 7-11, 2027!
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April 7-11, 2027
🌸 Welcome to the North Carolina Azalea Festival Board of Directors, Charlie Mattox! 🌸
The North Carolina Azalea Festival is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Mattox to its Board of Directors.
A respected leader in the Wilmington community, Charlie brings extensive experience in finance, a passion for service, and a commitment to collaboration and continued growth. His leadership will help strengthen the Festival’s mission of preserving tradition while creating new opportunities for the future.
“We are excited to welcome Charlie Mattox to our Board of Directors and look forward to the perspective, energy, and vision he will bring as we continue to shape the future of this cherished tradition,” said Melissa Lasarsky, Executive Director of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
Charlie shared, “As someone who has long admired the Festival’s ability to bring people together, I am honored to join the Board of Directors. I look forward to working alongside this incredible team to help ensure the Festival continues to bloom for generations to come.”
Please join us in welcoming Charlie to the Festival family! 🌺
The 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival Board of Directors:
🌸 Amy Dean, President
🌸 Chris Gore, President Elect
🌸 Bernice S. Johnson, Vice President
🌸 Joe Irrera, Treasurer
🌸 Charlie Mattox, Secretary
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We may be a little biased, but we can't think of a better way to start the morning than with a parade! 💐✨
From colorful floats and larger-than-life balloons to classic cars, marching bands, and smiling faces lining the streets, there's nothing quite like the magic of the Azalea Festival Parade. 🌸
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From all of us at the North Carolina Azalea Festival, we’re wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. 🌸
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