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October 31st, 2025
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BIG NEWS!! ✨
We’re thrilled to announce that Chef Nick Chavez will be joining us as one of the featured chefs at this year’s Chefs’ Showcase! 🍽️🔥
Born in Miami and raised on Cuban-American flavors, Chef Nick’s culinary journey began in his grandmother’s kitchen where every dish was a story and every bite was a memory. He started his first kitchen job at 16 as a dishwasher and quickly worked his way up through local restaurants, developing the bold, creative style he’s known for today.
Now based in Wilmington, Chef Nick combines Southern ingredients with Latin soul and fine-dining technique, showcasing fresh local seafood, seasonal produce, and vibrant flavors in every plate. He’s also a Food Network Chopped Champion, proving his skills on the national stage! 🧑🍳
Get ready to experience Chef Nick’s unforgettable cuisine at this year’s Chefs’ Showcase. This is your chance to taste, mingle, and celebrate with some of the region’s best culinary talent!
🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind dining experience!!
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End Festival week with a bang at Battleship Boom & Bloom! 🎆🌸 Tickets are on sale NOW for this unforgettable celebration aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA.
Enjoy music, great company, and the best firework views in town right from the Battleship fantail. 🚢✨ It’s the perfect way to wrap up another incredible Azalea Festival week!
Grab your tickets before they’re gone and get ready to celebrate in true Festival style! 🎇
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It’s almost time to hit the dance floor! 💃🌸 The Queen’s Dance Party is back for another year of fun, friendship, and Festival magic!
This lively celebration is the perfect chance to meet Queen Azalea, Miss North Carolina, the Queen’s Court, and the Azalea Festival Princess, all while enjoying music, dancing, food, and unforgettable memories. 🎶👑
Tickets go on sale soon, so stay tuned for your chance to join the royal celebration! ✨
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