2015 Volunteer Appreciation Event
The success of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is made possible through the hard work and dedication of a large corps of community volunteers. Nearly 100 volunteer committees plan and organize events such as the Parade, the Street Fair, the Spring Soiree, and the community clean-up called Azalea Sweep, as well as critical operations such […]
Cape Fear Community College Students Receive Scholarship Monies From The North Carolina Azalea Festival Endowed Scholarship
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The North Carolina Azalea Festival is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival Endowed Scholarship. This year, there are four Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) students who will receive money towards continuing their education: Anthony Rodriquez, shortly after graduating from high school, enlisted in the Coast Guard. […]
Top Five Reasons Why We Love The North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here are FIVE reasons why we love to celebrate the North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade! 1. We’ve been doing Parades since 1948. That’s 68 Parades we’ve had to practice on, so you know the 2016 Parade is going to be INCREDIBLE. 2. Though rain occasionally causes marching bands and our […]
2015 Children’s Art Contest Gallery Opening
We’d like to share a few photos of the Children’s Art Contest Gallery Opening that took place on April 2, 2015. The winning artwork, as well as other honorable mentions, will be on display at the Community Arts Center during the 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival. To view the Children’s Art Contest page, click HERE.
2015 Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belle Tea
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
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
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
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
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 […]
