Queen Azalea – Elaine Hendrix
Introducing the 2026 Queen Azalea!
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Queen Azalea – Elaine Hendrix
Lil Jon Concert
Queens’ Dance Party
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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
🌸📍 Round Two of our Pin Pal Businesses is here!
All month long in April, you can shop local and save by simply wearing your Festival pin. Purchase a pin from the North Carolina Azalea Festival and wear it inside participating stores to receive special discounts at these amazing local businesses:
✨ SUNdays Surf Cafe
✨ South End Surf Shop
✨ The Busy Bloom
✨ Tiny Weld Permanent Jewelry and Hat Bar
✨ Y2NOTOK
✨ Auggie & Zo
✨ Kale Me Crazy
✨ Burney's Sweets & More
✨ The Cozy Bookwyrm
✨ Bookworm Pottery & Co
✨ Regal Events DJ
✨ Green Light Escape Room
Grab your pin, support local, and enjoy exclusive deals while celebrating Festival season! 🛍️🌺 #AzaleaFestival #ShopLocal … See MoreSee Less
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🚨 IT JUST GOT LOUDER 🚨
The party just leveled UP 🔊
The Ying Yang Twins are officially joining Lil Jon for the April 9th concert at the Azalea Festival… and yeah — it’s gonna be a PARTYYYY 😤🔥
Get ready for an unforgettable night of hits, energy, and straight-up fun.
🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW — don’t wait!
www.etix.com/ticket/p/38997414/lil-jon-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival
#AzaleaFestival #LilJon #YingYangTwins #ConcertVibes #ItsGonnaBeAParty … See MoreSee Less
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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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