Join us for the North Carolina Azalea Festival!!

Schedule of Events:

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Parade

The North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade will take place Saturday, April 5th, 9:30 AM - 11 AM.

10:00 am: Azalea Garden Tour

The Cape Fear Garden Club's 2025 Azalea Garden Tour, April 4th through 6th, will open at 10am - 5pm each day. The garden tour theme is "A Canopy of Blooms." Plein Air Artists will be painting in the 10 private gardens all weekend.

Airlie Gardens will be open on Saturday and Sunday only during the tour. Proceeds from the Azalea Garden Tour will be given away as grants to local nonprofit organizations for beautification, conservation and educational projects in New Hanover County.

Since 2003, over 1.4 million dollars has been awarded to the local community from the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour.

10:00 am: Street Fair Azalea Alley Beer Garden - Presented by Sheetz

Returning to the Street Fair this year is the Azalea Alley Beer Garden - Presented by Sheetz! Stop by the Azalea Alley during the Street Fair for refreshments, entertainment, live music, and more!

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Street Fair

The 2025 North Carolina Azalea Festival Street Fair will take place April 4th - April 6th in Historic Downtown Wilmington!

12:00 pm: Tunes and Blooms Presented by Wilmington Grill

Tunes and Blooms Music Festival is the place to be to catch great music all day and night! Some of the best local and regional musicians will be playing! Come kick back, relax, play some games, and listen to awesome music. Alcohol and food available for purchase.

1:00 pm: Street Fair Performing Arts Stage

Stop by the Performing Arts Stage to watch live performances from local dance and theater groups, multicultural performance organizations, and members of our Azalea Queens Court!

1:00 pm: Street Fair Royalty Performances

Come see our Queen's Court, Azalea Festival Princess, and Miss North Carolina perform their talents! Queen Azalea and Invited Guests will also be in attendance.

This event lasts an hour (often ending in a dance party!) and takes place on the Street Fair Performing Arts Stage in the Children's Area.

4:00 pm: Delta Foundation of the Cape Fear Fundraiser

We are so excited about the Delta Foundation‘s Celebration of African American Arts and culture. There will be multiple different acts that will be performing throughout the event. This will be an event that will honor the legacy of the African American experience through the arts…Groit, Gospel, Classical, Dance, Spirituals, and Jazz.  Tickets on sale now!

7:00 pm: Patron's Party Gala

The premiere social event of the Azalea Festival, dress in your black-tie attire and join other Festival supporters and special guests in this exclusive, glamorous event! The Patrons' Party Gala is the grand finale for sponsors of the Azalea Festival.

7:30 pm: Battleship Boom and Bloom Bonanza

Come enjoy the 2025 Azalea Festival Fireworks Presented by the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA ON the Battleship fantail! Ticket Price includes a take-home pink folding chair for your seat, bag of popcorn, music and dancing, a self-guided deck tour, and the premiere firework viewing spot! Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Kids 5 and Under are Free!

Thank you to Wheelz Pizza, Glizzies On The Go Hot Dogs, and Pepe's Taco Truck for joining us this year and providing food truck service!