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Beginner’s Guide: How To Best Experience The North Carolina Azalea Festival

Becoming a Patron Sponsor is the BEST way to experience the North Carolina Azalea Festival because…we compiled our most southern, entertaining events into one ultimate package: The Patron Package.


The Patron Package

Want to enjoy all the North Carolina Azalea Festival Fun…which includes tickets for two for three days of entertainment? As a Festival Patron, you will receive:

Thursday, April 6th

  • Lunch and drinks for two at our private, VIP Celebrity Reception
  • Two concert tickets to the Friday Night Concert (TBA) which includes two hospitality passes and free parking

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Friday, April 7th

  • Southern BBQ and open bar at our completely southern, can’t miss Airlie Luncheon Garden Party. Don’t forget your seersucker, bow tie, and Sunday hat!
  • Two concert tickets to Friday Night Concert (TBA) which includes two hospitality passes and free parking

Garden Party


Saturday, April 8th

  • Two bleacher seats to one of the oldest and largest Parades of the region OR a Limited Edition Azalea Festival Sticker Decal
  • Heavy hor d’ouevres, open bar, and party band music to our private, black-tie Patrons’ Party. Formalwear required.

Parade


As an additional thank-you, Patrons receive

  • A Limited Edition 2017 Festival Print
  • A listing as a supporter in the Azalea Festival Souvenir Book

So if after all this, you’re not even a tiny bit interested in becoming a Patron Sponsor, we still want YOU to be a part of the Festival! There are many ways to get involved with the North Carolina Azalea Festival, and being a sponsor is only one of them. Check out our volunteer page, our committee for high school students, or wait until October 1st for Street Fair and Parade opportunities.

Check back on our website beginning October 1st to become an Azalea Festival Patron Sponsor! If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ncazaleafestival.org.

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The North Carolina Azalea Festival

80th Festival Patron Sponsorship

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Festival 80 Is Blooming!

Patron Sponsorships ON SALE NOW!

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.

Important Purchase Information

  • 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.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of Festival 80

Flowing with Tradition. Blooming with Possibility.