2015 Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belle Tea
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On Sunday, March 29th, the Cape Fear Garden Club held the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belle Tea. We have a record number of Belles this year, and we look forward to seeing them at the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival events! View our Festival Events HERE. For more information on the Cape Fear Garden […]
LM Restaurants, Inc. Announces Sponsorship with the 2015 Azalea Festival
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Wilmington, NC – LM Restaurants, Inc. is excited to announce it is a Glen Dale Sponsor of this year’s Azalea Festival. As part of the sponsorship, Bluewater Waterfront Grill will host two exclusive Azalea Festival Associate Events. In addition, Garden Party attendees who park in any of the remote lots to ride shuttles to Airlie […]
2015 Governor’s Press Conference
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On Tuesday, March 24th, we traveled to Raleigh for the official commencement of the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival with Governor Pat McCrory. Here are some photos that we wanted to share from the exciting day!
Star-Studded Line-up Set For 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival
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March 19, 2015 WILMINGTON, NC — Let the fanfare begin as notable celebrities bring their star power to the Port City for the 68th North Carolina Azalea Festival. This year’s Festival will include appearances by Beth Stovall, Dan Hampton, Jacqueline White Anderson, Julia Dalton, Meg Caswell, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Casey Jennings, and Skai Jackson. Reigning […]
Festival Road Closures and Parade Route Changes
The North Carolina Azalea Festival would like to inform the citizens of Wilmington of road closures and new changes to the Parade route for the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival Presented by Belk. Please refer to the attached list and map for detailed information on which streets will be closed during the 68th North Carolina […]
2015 Children’s Art Contest Winners
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Congratulations to our 2015 Children’s Art Contest winners! The 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest, now in its sixth year, is an invitation to all area public and private elementary schools to participate in illustrating the traditions of the North Carolina Azalea Festival that mean the most to each child. 1st place wins […]
Belk To Serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival
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“Belk is honored to be the title sponsor of one of the South’s most beloved celebrations,” said Jon Pollack, Belk executive vice president of marketing, sales promotion and eCommerce. “We know the important role community festivals play in the south, and the Azalea Festival is a respected tradition in North Carolina.”
Happily Ever After: Wrightsville Beach Magazine
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Check out the article “Happily Ever After” by Katie Elzer-Peters in Wrightsville Beach Magazine! Get your copy today at any of the locations listed below, or view the virtual edition online HERE. 28401 Cape Fear Museum — 814 Market St 28401 Cape Fear Visitor’s Bureau — 24 N 3rd St 28401 Kiosk — 1 Water […]
New Parade Route and Time for 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival
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Presented By 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. Floats, marching units and bands, clowns and horses, all highlighted by visiting celebrities, Queen Azalea and her court, and […]
Nelly To Headline Friday Night Concert For The 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival
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WILMINGTON, N.C. — The North Carolina Azalea Festival will bring a rap powerhouse to the Port City this year. The Festival has had a diverse range of musical talent grace its stages in the past. From Frank Sinatra, Al Green, Patti LaBelle to the Avett Brothers — almost every genre has been represented except for […]