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New Date for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party!

We hope this finds our Festival Family healthy and safe.

As a 501c3 non-profit, we cannot thank you enough for your support of the North Carolina Azalea Festival- and also for your patience and understanding as we navigate the rescheduling process of some of your favorite Festival events.

We are pleased to let you know we have a rescheduled date for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party!

2020 Airlie Luncheon Garden Party: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

We understand Wednesday may seem a little wacky for a Garden Party; please listen to the message below from Festival President, Dr. Stephen Meinhold, for some further thoughts. And thank you to New Hanover County and Airlie Gardens for finding an open date in a heavily-scheduled Fall season.

Tickets already purchased for this event will be honored on the new date – you do not need to do anything. Just mark your calendars!

We are also currently working on rescheduling some Festival events in the Fall – such as the Street Fair, Parade, and a potential new event just for you – our loyal Sponsors! We ask for your patience regarding these events, as all tickets previously purchased for them will be honored on the new date.

In efforts to help with social distancing, the Azalea Festival Ticket Office has been closed to the public, though staff is still working remotely. We are still checking emails and returning voicemails, so please feel free to reach out if you have further questions at: 910-794-4650 or info@ncazaleafestival.org.

 

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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.