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Sublime with Rome | Michael Franti & Spearhead

Tickets On Sale Now!

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The Avett Brothers Concerts – Two Shows!

Tickets On Sale Now!

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2021 Commemorative Pin Pal Pin - $10

Purchase a 2021 Pin and Enter to Win Grand Prizes valued over $1,500 each! And receive discounts at local businesses the entire month of April!

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Azaleas on Tour Porch Parade

Decorate your porch, window, or door to showcase your Spring spirit! Register your home or business to win prizes!

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YOU are Invited!

Secret Garden Party

Stream live with us into a Secret Garden Party with Queen Azalea - Friday, April 9th at 2 pm. Share pictures of your Garden Party - live from your own backyard!

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Southern Tour Ultra Race on April 10, 2021 in Scotts Hill, NC

Southern Tour Ultra

The Southern Tour Ultra will include a 50 Mile open race, a 50-kilometer race and a 50-mile team age graded relay. Be a part of history while promoting healthy living and having fun. With awesome classic rock, camping, tailgating and an all-day bon fire, this will be much more than an Ultra race.

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Art Unveiling

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March 8, 2021

Victoria Huggins to reign as 74th North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Azalea, and other Invited Guests announced.

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Registration is now open for our Azalea 🌞 Run v

Registration is now open for our Azalea 🌞 Run virtual 5k, taking "place" from April 5th to April 11th! Sport this awesome T-shirt while running at your local beaches, parks, or outdoor areas.

Check on our bio to register!

The crown is anxiously awaiting the announcement o

The crown is anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 2021 Azalea Queen tonight, so stay tuned to see the exciting reveal on our social media accounts🤗

Also, A HUGE thank you to @cpisecurity for always protecting our Queen's Crown! #crowncaptain #CPI #securityguards #cpisecurity #myCPI

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Wrightsville SUP is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner!

Wrightsville SUP is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In the month of April, all Pin Holders will receive 20% off!

Want to be a Pin Holder, too? Purchase yours with the link in bio!

Tickets ON SALE NOW for Sublime with Rome | Michae

Tickets ON SALE NOW for Sublime with Rome | Michael Franti & Spearhead on Thursday, August 19, 2021 and two shows of the Avett Brothers, Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, 2021!

All shows to be held at the new North Waterfront Park. New ticket upgrades available while supplies last; quantities are limited!

Click on our bio to see what is still available for purchase!

Who’s next? 👀…Stay tuned for the announceme

Who’s next? 👀...Stay tuned for the announcement of our new👸🏼 making socially distanced waves, while celebrating our 74th #NCAF April 7-11th

@harboursalonwilmington @harbourspawilmington is a

@harboursalonwilmington @harbourspawilmington is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In the month of April, all Pin holders will receive $10% off select spa services! #harboursalonwilmington
#harbourspawilmington #harbourclubdayspa

Want to be a Pin Holder, too? Purchase yours at the link in bio!

The Avett Brothers Concerts are happening! August

The Avett Brothers Concerts are happening!
August 20th AND 21st, 2021 - Two Shows to Choose From!

Tickets go back on sale TOMORROW, Saturday, March 6th at 10 am EST!

#avettbrothers #avettbros #visitnc

@cpisecurity is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In t

@cpisecurity is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In the month of April, all Pin Holders will receive a FREE Smart Home Device with the purchase of a CPI Smart Home Security System. #cpisecurity #mycpi

Want to be a Pin Holder, too? Purchase yours with the link in bio!

The NCAF Azalea Sweep is a perfect volunteer oppor

The NCAF Azalea Sweep is a perfect volunteer opportunity to get involved and help beautify your community! Plus - you get a pretty cool T-shirt 👕 too!

Social distancing, masks, and COVID protocols will be enforced throughout the event. This is an outdoors event.

Click on our bio to register!

**** GIVEAWAY ****⁠ ⁠ Check out this beaut! Th

**** GIVEAWAY ****⁠
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Check out this beaut! This brilliant pink azalea bloom was spotted all the way in Sneads Ferry Village! ⁠
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Post your blooming azalea sighting this week for a chance to win an NCAF HAT! Make sure to throw up a peace sign in your photo, use #bolo4blooms, and tell us where you saw it. ⁠
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Happy Blooming!

@photoperfectphotobooth is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Pa

@photoperfectphotobooth is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In the month of April, all Pin Holders will receive $50 off plus a premium backdrop upgrade (a $50 value)!

Want to be a Pin Holder, too? Purchase yours with the link in bio!

Congratulations to Nicole McCray! You're the lucky

Congratulations to Nicole McCray! You're the lucky winner of the #PetValentineNCAF February contest! You've won a NCAF hat and two koozies!

To learn more about how you could get the chance to win free tickets and merchandise with NCAF, follow us on social media. See you guys next month!

Ready! Steady! GO shoot those pictures! SEVEN chan

Ready! Steady! GO shoot those pictures! SEVEN chances to win big! Want to win prizes?! It's easy, just do the following:

1. POST A PHOTO of yourself and a new, 2021 azalea bloom.
2. Throw a peace sign and tell us where you are.
3. Use #bolo4blooms for a chance to WIN PRIZES!

FIRST to post a picture of an azalea bloom WINS a prize!
1 winner will be drawn EVERY WEEK!
All winners will have their photos posted on NCAF's social media during Festival Week (April 7- 11); the public will vote for their favorite!

The picture with the most votes during Festival week WINS the Grand Prize of Two Main Stage Concert Tickets for Sublime with Rome/Michael Franti & Spearhead and Two Main Stage Concert Tickets for the Friday, August 20 Avett Brothers Concert.

Due to an overwhelming number of ticket upgrade re

Due to an overwhelming number of ticket upgrade requests from current Main Stage ticket holders, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has decided to delay the on sale date for its rescheduled shows in August.⠀
The new on sale date will be Saturday, March 6th, at 10 am EST.⠀
Click the link in bio for a more detailed explanation. #themoreyouknow

***GIVEAWAY*** Last chance to win!⁠ ⁠ Show us

***GIVEAWAY*** Last chance to win!⁠
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Show us who your Pet Valentine was this year for a chance to win! Share a pic of your Pet Valentine and use #petvalentinencaf for a chance to win some NCAF Merchandise! We will announce the winner on the Festival's social media on March 1st at 3 pm. #PetValentineNCAF #ValentinesDay #Palentine #2021 #ncaf⁠
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Winner receives a NCAF hat and two koozies!⁠
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@reneesfinejewelry is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partne

@reneesfinejewelry is a proud 2021 Pin Pal Partner! In the month of April, all Pin holders will receive 10% off their purchase. #reneesfinejewelry

Want to be a Pin Holder, too? Purchase yours with the link in bio!

Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for SEVEN chances to WIN

Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for SEVEN chances to WIN BIG!

Want to be one of those winners?! Just follow these steps below starting MARCH 1ST!

1. POST A PHOTO of yourself and a new, 2021 azalea bloom on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
2. THROW A PEACE SIGN and tell us where you are.
3. USE #bolo4blooms for a chance to win prizes!

Grand Prize winner gets TWO Main Stage Concert Tickets for Sublime with Rome/Michael Franti & Spearhead and TWO Main Stage Concert Tickets for the Friday, August 20 Avett Brothers Concert!

Hurry before they're all gone! Purchase an NCAF Pi

Hurry before they're all gone! Purchase an NCAF Pin to receive awesome discounts in the month of April from over 20 participating businesses...and the list is growing!⁠
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Purchase from the link below:⁠
<Click online store link in bio>⁠

Last year's 3rd Place High School Writing Poetry w

Last year's 3rd Place High School Writing Poetry winner, Ava Rollins, reads her poem called "Azalea Festival".

Our Youth Art Contest Presented by Coastal Children's Services and High School Writing Contest deadline is February 28th...Make sure to get your entries in! #NCAF #Writing 🎨🖌📝💻

Get more info by clicking the link below. https://ncazaleafestival.org/event/high-school-writing-contest-2/

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