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Top 20 Event in the Southeast for April 2014

The North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington, Inc. is proud to once again be selected as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for April 2014 by the Southeast Tourism Society.

The mission of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is to be nationally recognized as a showcase for our community’s rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture through recreational, educational and family-oriented events. The Festival encourages volunteerism and civic participation as it contributes to the region’s economy and promotes the unique qualities of Wilmington’s river-to-the-sea community.

Top 20 STS Events April 2014
Top 20 Event

For more information on the Southeast Tourism Society, click HERE.

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Upcoming Events
sat, Jan 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

thu, Apr 08

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

fri, Apr 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

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The North Carolina Azalea Festival

80th Festival Patron Sponsorship

thu, Mar 04

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Apr 10

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Apr 10

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

sat, Jan 30

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

fri, Apr 09

ON SALE: Nov 9 at 11:00 am

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.