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February 2nd, 2026
Scholarship Pageant Tickets On Sale Now at the Festival Ticket Office!
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April 8-12, 2026
📍🌸 Introducing our first round of Pin Pal Business Partners for 2026!
When you purchase your 2026 Festival Pin, you unlock exclusive discounts all month long in April at these amazing local businesses:
✨ Craft Cabana – 10% off
✨ The Coastal Succulent + Design – 15% off
✨ Tropical Smoothie Cafe – 10% off
✨ Social Coffee & Supply Co. – 10% off any latte
✨ Blakely's – 20% off
✨ Sweetwater Surf Shop – 20% off non sale items
✨ Lilly Pulitzer – 10% off
✨ TUSK – 25% off
Your Festival Pin is more than a collectible. It is your pass to shop, sip, and save while supporting local all April long.
Grab your 2026 pin and start planning your Pin Pal stops! 🌺🛍️ #AzaleaFestival #PinPalPartners #ShopLocal … See MoreSee Less
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We are beyond excited to welcome back the United States Army as a sponsor of the 79th North Carolina Azalea Festival, and even more thrilled to have them as the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Parade! Their incredible support helps bring the energy, tradition, and wow-worthy moments that make this event a Festival favorite. ✨
Be sure to catch the Parade during Festival week and soak in all the excitement with us! Want a front-row view? Bleacher tickets are still available, so snag yours now and get ready for a spectacular celebration! 🎉🌸
www.etix.com/ticket/p/76249522/parade-bleacher-seating-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival … See MoreSee Less
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🌺✨ The crown is waiting… and you don’t want to miss this night!
Join us at the 78th Princess Scholarship Pageant on March 14th as we celebrate the incredible young women competing for the title of Azalea Festival Princess and awarding life changing scholarships. It will be an unforgettable evening of talent, poise, and Azalea tradition.
🎟 Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Festival Ticket Office. Secure your seat and be there when the next Princess is crowned!
✨ There is still time to vote in our People’s Choice Contest! Show your support for your favorite contestant before voting closes using the link below. The People’s Choice winner will be announced LIVE at the Pageant!
www.gogophotocontest.com/ncafscholarshippageantpeopleschoice … See MoreSee Less
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