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Junior high school students from area high schools will compete in this annual Scholarship Pageant based on a private interview with judges, evening gown competition, and on-stage presentation. The winner is the recipient of the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Scholarship Award, named after the beloved Past President of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Over $13,000 is given away in college scholarships annually. The winner of the Scholarship Pageant has the option to become the Azalea Festival Princess for the year, traveling across the state spreading the Festival spirit!
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.
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.
CLICK HERE PURCHASE YOUR PATRON SPONSORSHIP
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