Here are some events happening in Downtown Cary that caught our eye. You can always check in with our friends at the Town of Cary for more events.
Each fall in the heart of North Carolina, Cary hosts its annual short film and screenplay festival presented at the historic Cary Theater. Engaged audiences, new and established filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests come together to celebrate the art of short filmmaking. Tickets and Information
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Learn more about the new location, nutrition programs, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information.
The day will kick off with a showcase of readings from the winners of North Carolina poetry competitions: NCPS’s Lena Shull Book Contest, Brockman-Campbell Book Award, and Susan Laughter Meyers Poetry Fellowship, in conjunction with the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities; NC Writers’ Network’s Randall Jarrell Poetry Prize; and the NCLR/NCPS Jaki Shelton Green Performance Poetry Prize. A vegetarian buffet-style lunch will be available for purchase, provided by Sassool. After lunch, there will be a writing workshop facilitated by poet and educator, Tyree Daye, entitled “From my heart through my breath into a line: Breath as Meaning in Poetry” Rounding out our day, there will be an Open Mic, open to all in attendance as time allows. For more information and to register, please visit the event site: https://www.ncpoetrysociety.org/events/
The Carolina Circus Festival is coming to the Park! Sponsored by Downtown Cary Park and Cary Magazine, this free, all-ages festival promises a full day of circus wonder — featuring jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, fire & LED shows, hands-on workshops, delicious food trucks, a vibrant arts market, and fun activities for all. Get ready to be dazzled by this year’s enchanting Magic and Mystery theme! Don’t miss this unforgettable day of thrills, laughter, and circus inspiration! For more information: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_carolina-circus-festival-magic-mystery Full schedule & information can be found on the Carolina Circus Festival’s website.
The Cary Vintage Market is a monthly vintage market held at the biergarten space between Vicious Fishes Brewery (Cary) and South Line Brewing. Located on the edge of downtown , this market is the only vintage market in Cary, NC. Here, you can expect to find a highly curated and diverse collection of: •Vintage women’s and mens clothing •Vintage shoes and accessories •Vintage records, CDs and cassettes •Vintage houseware and decor •Vintage tchotchkes, memorabilia and collectibles Plus: •Permanent jewelry •Craft coffee cart (NEW!) •Specialty baked goods •Craft beer, liquor drinks, wine and slushies •Food trucks
