June Southern Charm In Full Bloom: Pumpkin Pecan Pie by Nancy Reagan
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This post is related to our e-newsletter, Southern Charm In Full Bloom. To receive our monthly news and updates, sign up here. Pumpkin Pecan Pie by Nancy Reagan While it may sound like a dessert for the fall season, we are strong believers that Nancy Reagan’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie can be enjoyed any time of the […]
10 Places You Can Adventure in Wilmington with the #HelloSummer Pack
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Looking for fun activities this summer?! Have an adventure in your own backyard with the Limited Edition #hellosummer Azalea Festival Package: includes a cooler, two freakers, and two cups (choice of color). They’re on SALE at the Azalea Festival Ticket Office (5725 Oleander Drive Unit B7) for only $28. We supply the #hellosummer pack and […]
North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade to Air on UNC-TV
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The Azalea Festival Parade continues to be one of Southeastern North Carolina’s largest annual event, with over 100,000 viewers each year. Our traditional parade route flows right through the heart of Historic downtown Wilmington. Viewers enjoy floats, marching units and bands, clowns and horses, all highlighted by visiting celebrities, Queen Azalea and her court, and […]
Festival Fever
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Wow, Azalea Festival Week was over one month ago and yet I am still suffering from ongoing “Festival Fever.” For those of you who are curious about what exactly Azalea Festival week consists of, I am about to share! However, there are so many people I need to thank so of course I am going to […]
NC Azalea Festival Queen and Court to Tour NHRMC
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The 2016 North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Anna Kooiman and her court are scheduled to bring some sparkle and smiles to our patients as they tour the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital on Thursday, April 7, at 1:45 p.m. The queen, court, celebrities and festival […]
Wilmington’s Passion Shines Through In Annual Azalea Festival
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Wilmington, N.C., March 30, 2016: Just in time for the 69th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival (April 6-10), spring arrives in Wilmington and its island beaches with warm weather and azaleas at every turn. During early spring, azaleas dominate Wilmington landscapes with brilliant splashes of pink, red, white and purple. To say that Wilmingtonians are […]
My “Crowning” Achievement
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WOW! It has officially been one whole week since I was crowned the 68th North Carolina Azalea Festival Princess and I can honestly it has been my “crowning” achievement. Before I get into all that I have accomplished this week, there are many people I would like to thank: God– With you anything is possible. […]
North Carolina Azalea Festival Presented by Belk Parade Information & Street Fair Presented by Wells Fargo Information
WILMINGTON, N.C., March 21, 2016—The 2016 North Carolina Azalea Festival would like to invite visitors to two of our most popular, family-friendly, and free events of the Azalea Festival – the annual Parade and Street Fair Presented by Wells Fargo! PARADE The 69th annual Azalea Festival Parade kicks off at 9:30 am on Saturday, April […]
North Carolina Azalea Festival Presented by Belk Announces Queen Azalea Anna Kooiman and Other Festival Invited Guests
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WILMINGTON, N.C., March 17, 2016— The North Carolina Azalea Festival is proud to announce UNC Wilmington graduate Anna Kooiman will be the Festival’s 69th Queen Azalea. Anna currently serves as anchor and co-host on Fox and Friends Weekend and general assignment news reporter for FOX News Channel based in New York City. “I couldn’t be […]
Princess Farewell
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I don’t even know where to begin my last blog entry. My year as your 67th North Carolina Azalea Festival Princess has been absolutely incredible. I have been so many places across the state of North Carolina, met lots of wonderful people, made new friends, and done so many amazing things! This experience has been […]