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.

Cary Farmers Market

East Park Street 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

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 Cary Vintage Market

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

Juneteenth Celebration

Downtown Cary Park

Join us at the Park for a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience, and joy through live performances and moments that invite everyone to join in. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and explore vibrant vendors as we celebrate culture, community, and the power of dance. Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved Black people in the state were free. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day marked with celebrations and special gatherings. See below for the full schedule of the day! All performances will be on the Great Lawn Pavilion. 4 – 8 p.m.: Art Cart in the Nest Pavilion 4 p.m.: Procession, Welcome, and Proclamation 4:20 p.m.: Libation 4:30 p.m.: SUAH African Dance Theatre 5 p.m.: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Choir 5:30 p.m.: United States Colored Troops 6 p.m.: Flee Dance and Wellness 6:30 p.m.: Poetic Moments in History 7:15 p.m.: The Akoma de Gabo Dance and Drum Performance Ensemble 8:15 p.m.: Freddy Greene Street Genie