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October 31st, 2025
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April 8-12, 2026
The Azalea Festival family wishes a huge Happy Birthday to our amazing Executive Director, Alison Baringer! 🎉🌸✨
Alison pours her heart into the Festival year after year and brings the magic to life in the most inspiring way. Today we celebrate her leadership, her passion, her energy, and everything she does to make this community shine!
We hope your day is filled with all the joy you bring to everyone around you! 🎂💖 … See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for the most unforgettable foodie event of the year! 🍽️✨
The Chefs’ Showcase is back and more exclusive than ever! Enjoy five incredible courses crafted by top regional chefs, perfectly paired wines, a luxury silent auction, and an atmosphere that feels like pure culinary magic!
This event sells out every year and tickets are already flying! If you want a seat at this one of a kind dining experience, be sure to grab your tickets while you still can!
Do not miss your chance to indulge, celebrate, and savor every moment at the 2026 Chefs’ Showcase! 🌟 … See MoreSee Less
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Get excited… it could be YOUR chance to shine! 🌸✨
The Azalea Festival Scholarship Pageant is coming up on March 14, 2026, and we are looking for enthusiastic, confident participants who are ready to take the spotlight! Participants must be current juniors in high school.
From interview skills and stage presence to public speaking and community involvement, this experience helps you grow, glow, and put your very best foot forward!
With multiple awards and scholarships up for grabs, the excitement just keeps building! And to end the night, one lucky participant will take home the crown and the title of Azalea Festival Princess! 👑
If you are ready to learn, make friends, and have the time of your life, this is your sign to join us! 🌸✨ … See MoreSee Less
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