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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
🌸✂️ The most beautiful way to kick off Festival week!
The Cape Fear Garden Club Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officially got the North Carolina Azalea Festival started, and it was nothing short of magical. From the blooms to the smiles, it was the perfect celebration of tradition, community, and all things springtime.
So thankful for the Cape Fear Garden Club for helping bring this special moment to life year after year 💐
Photos: @agfcommercial
Queen’s Attire: @camillesofwilm
Hair & MU: @elbluebird @chelseaelise_artistry
Queen’s Escort: @bettywooooo @jenhenunc
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WILMINGTON… Y’ALL SHOWED OUT 🔥🔥🔥
Lil Jon absolutely took over the stage and turned the North Carolina Azalea Festival into one massive party. From the first beat to the final drop, the energy was nonstop and the crowd brought it right back 🔊
And Ying Yang Twins came in HOT, setting the tone with a high-energy set that had everyone on their feet and ready to go from the jump.
Unreal night. Unmatched energy. One for the books.🔥
Photo & Video: @agfcommercial @adamgilbertfilms
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5 CommentsComment on Facebook
WILMINGTON… Y’ALL SHOWED OUT 🔥🔥🔥
Lil Jon absolutely took over the stage and turned the North Carolina Azalea Festival into one massive party. From the first beat to the final drop, the energy was nonstop and the crowd brought it right back 🔊
And Ying Yang Twins came in HOT, setting the tone with a high-energy set that had everyone on their feet and ready to go from the jump.
Unreal night. Unmatched energy. One for the books.🔥
Photo & Video: @agfcommercial @adamgilbertfilms
#AzaleaFestival #NCazaleaFestival #WilmingtonNC … See MoreSee Less
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