This is a quick list of some fun events coming up as we round out the month of August and enter September. The list includes several events I’ve either enjoyed in the past or have recently caught my eye. Also, while I don’t have a specific dates listed below I highly recommend catching a Durham Bulls Game before the regular season comes to a close the first week of September. Not only is the weather perfect for a night at the ballpark, but you still have a chance to catch fireworks after their Friday & Saturday night home games.
Feel free to leave a comment below if you have a suggestion for additional events you think I should include.
August 2015
- Bob Marley Tribute Band at North Hills Midtown Park
August 21st - Cary Lazy Days Arts & Crafts Festival
August 22nd - Gouge Wrestling at Nickelpoint Brewing
August 22nd - Beer for Beagles at Lonerider Brewing
August 30th
September 2015
- African American Cultural Festival
September 5-6th - Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
September 6th - Hopscotch Music Festival
September 10-12th - Beericana Beer & Music Festival
September 12th - SPARKcon
September 17-20th - Durham Centerfest Art Festival
September 19-20th - Apex Jazz Festival
September 19th - Carrboro Music Festival
September 26-27th - Pepper Festival
September 27th
Recurring Summer / Fall Music Series
- North Hills Friday Night Tribute Band Series
Each Friday August 21st – Oct 16th
The Triangle Explorer 
We have another Fun Parking Lot Party this Saturday, August 22nd at Taylor’s Wine Shop! 4-7pm
Pack up the lawn chairs and the family for an afternoon of live music, great food and tasty beverages in the Taylor’s parking lot.
Live Music by Julia Janlynn, food truck by Will & Pop’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Desserts by Not Just Icing Cupcake Truck, Beer tasting with the guys from Raleigh Brewing, Wine Tasting with Ararat Distributing.
FREE WINE TASTING/ Winemaker Event with Trent Moffett
August 28th, 6:30-8:00pm @ Taylor’s Wine Shop!
Trent and his wife Colleen are two of our favorite people in the wine business. We first met Trent when he was working with his father’s wines at Livingston-Moffett. The family sold Livingston-Moffett a few years back, but Trent has carried on the family tradition with his own wines under the Moffett, C&T Cellars and Screenplay labels.
Trent will be pouring:
Screenplay 2013 Chardonnay
C&T 2012 Napa Valley Merlot
Screenplay 2010 Red Blend
Moffett Vineyards 2011 Petite Verdot
Moffett Vineyards 2010 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Raleigh City Farm also has two great on-site events coming up this fall!
FARMSTOCK
September 27th, 6:00-11:00pm
A farm party with farmers, chefs, brewers, artists and friends in support of new farm entrepreneurs and local sustainable food systems.
Tickets at: http://raleighcityfarm.com/farmstock/
HARVEST DINNER
October 11th, 6:00-9:00pm
Fiction Kitchen Chef Caroline Morrison will prepare a feast of fresh and sustainably grown NC foods, complemented by wine from Wine Authorities and beer from Fullsteam. Join us before dinner for a VIP reception with Caroline and enjoy featured cocktails by Crude Bitters and Fair Game Beverage.
Tickets at: http://raleighcityfarm.com/harvestdinner2015/
A HOPPED UP GOURMET BRUNCH
4 courses, 4 distinct beers
Sun 20th Sep, noon – 2pm, House of Hops, #Raleigh
$50 per person
Pre-booking recommended
919-985-9581
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