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2015 Volunteer Appreciation Event

The success of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is made possible through the hard work and dedication of a large corps of community volunteers. Nearly 100 volunteer committees plan and organize events such as the Parade, the Street Fair, the Spring Soiree, and the community clean-up called Azalea Sweep, as well as critical operations such as communications, transportation, sponsor relations and event hospitality.

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event was held at Airlie Gardens, and our volunteers enjoyed a sweet, Southern-style party held in their honor. At the event, the North Carolina Azalea Festival also announced the addition of Board member Ms. Dee McGlone-Webb. We are looking forward to having her join the Festival in this new role!

Are you interested in volunteering with the North Carolina Azalea Festival? Click HERE to go to our Volunteer Application page where you can register!

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Upcoming Events
sat, Jan 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

thu, Apr 08

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

fri, Apr 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

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The North Carolina Azalea Festival

80th Festival Patron Sponsorship

thu, Mar 04

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Apr 10

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Apr 10

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Jan 30

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

fri, Apr 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

Festival 80 Is Blooming!

Patron Sponsorships ON SALE NOW!

Be part of something extraordinary as we celebrate the 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 7–11, 2027!

ONLY 300 PATRON SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Patron Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and your purchase today secures your sponsorship for this historic celebration.

 

The first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased will include one reserved parking space for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, presented by Truist!

Reserved parking is limited to the first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased, in the order transactions are completed. Limit one reserved parking space per qualifying package. This benefit is not available for subsequent purchases.

Important Purchase Information

  • Online Sales Only: Our Festival office remains temporarily closed for renovations. All Patron Sponsorships must be purchased online.

  • Tickets Delivered November 6: Your electronic tickets will be emailed to the address used at checkout on November 6, 2026.

  • Exclusive Garden Party Opportunity: On November 6, Patron Sponsors will also receive a link to purchase up to 8 additional Airlie Luncheon Garden Party tickets, presented by Truist, while supplies last.

  • Easy Digital Access: Electronic tickets will be available as PDFs and for mobile wallets.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of Festival 80

Flowing with Tradition. Blooming with Possibility.