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April 3-7th, 2024 We are so glad you are here!
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We're so proud to be nominated for Best Annual Festival in The Best of NC Awards by NC Tripping, but we still need your help to win! Visit the NC Tripping Contest Hub at https://www.nctripping.com/best-of-north-carolina/ and vote for the NC Azalea Festival as the Best Annual Festival in NC. Voting is open through December 10th - don't delay and cast your vote today!
Looking for the perfect winter wonderland weekend for your family? Search no more! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET. Enter today!
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Get in the holiday spirit on us next weekend. We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest ends on Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET, so don't delay, enter today! https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
Check us out in the December 2023 edition of Intracoastal Living! As Beth advised in her article, avoid Azalea Festival FOMO and learn more about becoming a VIP Patron Sponsor today.
Makes a great Christmas gift for the loved one who has everything!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35509043/2024-patron-sponsorship-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=226
Looking for a fun and easy way to see Santa this year? Search no more! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET, so enter today! https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
Introducing the 2024 International Blooms country: the Philippines! In lieu of harvest season and the holiday season that is upon us it's a great opportunity to learn about fiestas in the Philippines. A fiesta is a party everyone is invited to join! Each town, province, or city has their own fiesta to celebrate once a year. These fiestas are usually held to celebrate each area’s designated patron saint or their harvest. Fiestas are always colorful and unique to their own but there is a common denominator for them all - the delicious food! Popular dishes served during fiestas include lechon, adobo, pancit, and fruit salad. Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the Philippines and their culture!
We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. So you'll get amazing Christmas lights and festive holiday performances, perfect for the whole family. The contest ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET!
Enter now at https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
Feeling festive and don't know what to do? This giveaway is for you! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET! Don't delay, enter today!
Enter here: https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
This , we're giving away our new NCAF car decal to anyone who supports our Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement at UNCW. Your donation helps provide scholarship monies to UNCW students who intern with the Festival, learning valuable non-profit event management skills and the importance of giving back to your community.
Drop us a 🌺if you donated and we'll reach out with your decal!
Donate to the Fellowship by typing in "North Carolina Azalea Festival Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement" under "Areas to Support" at this link: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/29883/donations/new.
Looking for the perfect winter wonderland weekend? Search no more! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest is live now and ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET! Don't delay, enter today!
Enter here: https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
It's a Cyber Monday Sale for our ! Use code CYBER30 at checkout for 30% off merch. Excludes pins and door hangers.
Shop merch here: https://north-carolina-azalea-festival-at-wilmington-inc.square.site/
We've been nominated for Best Annual Festival in The Best of NC Awards by , but we need your help to win!
Please visit the NC Tripping Contest Hub (https://www.nctripping.com/best-of-north-carolina/) and vote for the NC Azalea Festival as the Best Annual Festival in NC. Voting is open now and will end December 10th.
https://www.nctripping.com/best-of-north-carolina/
This Small Business Saturday, take Queen Azalea 74 Victoria Huggins’ advice and by ordering one of our new door hangers! These door hangers are made and designed by Kids Making It and are available in azalea pink, green, and gold or natural/stained.
Order yours today here: https://north-carolina-azalea-festival-at-wilmington-inc.square.site/product/azalea-door-hangers/298?cs=true&cst=custom
We're thankful for our so we're starting the Black Friday sale early! Use code FRIDAY30 at checkout for 30% off merch. Excludes pins and door hangers.
Shop merch here: https://north-carolina-azalea-festival-at-wilmington-inc.square.site/
Our Festival office will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23-24 and will reopen on Monday, November 27 at 9 am.
Meet the Shine Your Light Singers that will be shining their light for us at Jingle in the Park. If you don't already have your tickets, make sure to get your Jingle in the Park tickets today. Link in comments.
Don't forget we're kicking off the holiday season at Halyburton Park with Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9th. Kickstart your holiday season and get your tickets today! Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival
2024 Azalea Festival Pin Pals Presented by Wilmington Grill are now on sale! Purchase a commemorative keepsake pin while vying for one of three grand prizes and enjoying discounts at area businesses during the month of April. Get yours today (link in comments)!
It's time to get festive! Join us at Halyburton Park for Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9th. With special guests Santa, Smokey Bear, and Azalea Festival Princess Avery, plus arts, crafts, holiday musical performances, snacks, plus so much more, you're sure to find something to help you get ready for the festive season. Get your tickets today. Link in comments.
High school students.... join us tonight for our first Azalea Festival Youth Committee (AFYC) meeting of the year! Jungle Rapids, upstairs at 6 pm to join the ! 🌺
AFYC members have opportunities to be in the Parade, attend free Festival concerts, meet students from other schools, and more!
If your vote on this * Election Day * is more pups in your life, Jingle in the Park is your candidate!
Join the paws4people® dogs at this year's Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9th for a fun-filled holiday family event, 10 am - noon.
Tickets go quickly so grab yours today! 🐕
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=241
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! 🕵️
Join the Azalea Festival Youth Committee (for high school students grades 9-12 )for volunteer opportunities, professional development, and to get involved in all the Festival fun!
The first AFYC meeting is this Wednesday, November 8th at 6 pm at Jungle Rapids! Show up to learn more!
Don't let the holiday cheer slip you by...join us at Jingle in the Park on December 9th at Halyburton Park with Santa, Smokey Bear, Azalea Festival Princess Avery, arts and crafts, holiday musical performances, snacks, and more!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=241
Spooky Halloween Day Deal - 30% off Merch!
Use Code SPOOKY30 at checkout.
Excludes hats and pins.
https://north-carolina-azalea-festival-at-wilmington-inc.square.site/
We're thrilled to announce Smokey Bear will be in attendance at this year's Jingle in the Park! We're not sure if he will swap out his ranger hat for a Santa hat...but either way we can't wait for a big Smokey bear hug!
PS - Did you know Smokey Bear (there is no "the" in his name!) was a real bear cub in the 1950's?!
For Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=241
Calling all high school junior women...registration for the 76th annual Scholarship Pageant is now open! Learn valuable public speaking and interview skills while vying for a piece of the over $12,000 in college scholarships we give annually.
Sign up to receive more information about our first Pageant interest meeting, January 7th at 2 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn8myIPuLsUt6Ep6UWSzA3TjuELTBgPhHJ47LIWYeue-ouOg/viewform
The Azalea Festival Ticket Office will be CLOSED today while staff debriefs from our recent trip to the International Festivals and Events Annual Conference.
We’ll catch ya at the office tomorrow starting at 9 am!
Jingle in the Park tickets are now on sale!
Don't miss this jolly good time!
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https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=241
Chefs' Showcase Tickets on sale now!
Saturday, January 27th | 12 - 4 pm.
This was a SOLD OUT event last year; don't delay!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60835664/chefsshowcase-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=226
Chefs' Showcase Tickets on sale NOW!
Saturday, January 27 | 1 - 4 pm
Tickets SOLD OUT last year; purchase yours early!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60835664/chefsshowcase-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=226
Our STATEWIDE Youth Art & Middle School Writing Contests, Presented by The Community Foundation of NC East are now LIVE!
Check the Festival website for more information.
The Azalea Festival came back from the International Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference with not one, not two, not three, but FOUR prestigious Pinnacle Awards!
Gold for Best New Festival or Event | Spring Fashion Show
Gold for Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program | International Blooms
Silver for Best Printed Materials (Multi Page) | The 2023 Bloom Report
Silver for Best Green Program | Garden Party Green
Thank you to the sponsors and partners who specifically supported these important, award-winning programs: , , NCINO, INC., UNCW Office of Sustainability and The Business Growers!
Festival learning and networking at the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Annual Convention. 🌺🌺🌺
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The Festival team is off at the International Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference, learning from some of our best industry leaders while networking with other festivals and events.
The NCAF Ticket Office will be closed today through Thursday while we’re away. 🌺
Friendly reminder, the NCAF Office is closed today through Thursday as staff learn from the best of the best at the Annual Conference!
Azalea Festival staff are packing up to head to McAllen Texas for the International Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference next week!
The office will be closed next week Monday - Thursday in our absence; please reach out today or tomorrow if you need anything from us.
Otherwise, we'll catch ya later, armed with fresh new festival event ideas and hopefully a few Pinnacle Awards! 🌺
IFEA Members are about to take over McAllen, Texas for the Annual Convention, so we thought you might like to know what the McAllen Holiday Parade is all about! A 1.5-mile illuminated stadium and street parade, giant character balloons spinning in the "Vuelta Zones", celebrity hosts like Michael Irvin of the Dallas Cowboys, Christmas in the Park, and more will be happening in our official Convention host city this December 2nd. More than 260,000 spectators will visit the parade this year, and it will be seen by over 27 MILLION TV viewers. And did we mention Mario Lopez, a.k.a. Slater from Saved by the Bell, is the official host?!
www.mcallenholidayparade.com
A huge THANK YOU to our !
The response for 2024 Patron Packages has been overwhelming; after one day of public on sale and with presales we've already hit 25% of our goal!
Check out the Festival Sponsor page to see our supporters and become one today before they sell out:
https://ncazaleafestival.org/vip-experiences/
Festival VIP Patron Packages for the 77th NCAF, April 3-7, 2024, are now on sale!
What we 💜about being a Festival Patron: FESTIVAL FAMILY! There truly is no greater time to celebrate Spring and community than during the Azalea Festival. Join our and experience Wilmington in full bloom!
Purchase your Package at our Linktree.
The NCAF is hiring a part-time Marketing Assistant!
We're kind of a fun place to work, so head on over to our LinkedIn page for more details!
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3712178283
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Get in the holiday spirit on us next weekend. We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest ends on Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET, so don't delay, enter today! https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. So you'll get amazing Christmas lights and festive holiday performances, perfect for the whole family. The contest ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET! Enter now at https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
Looking for the perfect winter wonderland weekend? Search no more! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest is live now and ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET! Don't delay, enter today! Enter here: https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys #ilm #christmaslights #giveaway
Looking for the perfect winter wonderland weekend? Search no more! We're giving away a carload pass for the SOLD OUT Enchanted Airlie on Friday, December 8, and a family 4-pack of tickets to Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9. The contest is live now and ends Monday, December 4, at 10:00 am ET! Don't delay, enter today! Enter here: https://app.hive.co/l/3tkdys
Buy tickets today: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=240
2024 Azalea Festival Pin Pals Presented by Wilmington Grill are now on sale! Purchase a commemorative keepsake pin while vying for one of three grand prizes and enjoying discounts at area businesses during the month of April. Get yours today (link in comments)!
It's time to get festive! Join us at Halyburton Park for Jingle in the Park on Saturday, December 9th. With special guests Santa, Smokey Bear, and Azalea Festival Princess Avery, plus arts, crafts, holiday musical performances, snacks, plus so much more, you're sure to find something to help you get ready for the festive season. Get your tickets today. Link in comments.
Jingle in the Park tickets are now on sale! Don't miss this jolly good time! 🌺🌺🌺 https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58107663/jingle-in-the-park-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=241
Chefs' Showcase Tickets on sale NOW! Saturday, January 27 | 1 - 4 pm Tickets SOLD OUT last year; purchase yours early! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60835664/chefsshowcase-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=226
Chefs' Showcase Tickets on sale now! Saturday, January 27th | 12 - 4 pm. This was a SOLD OUT event last year; don't delay! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60835664/chefsshowcase-wilmington-nc-azalea-festival?partner_id=226
The NCAF is hiring a part-time Marketing Assistant! We're kind of a fun place to work, so head on over to our LinkedIn page for more details! https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3712178283
Applications for the 2024 Street Fair are LIVE! To apply: -Visit our website: www.ncazaleafestival.org -Under "Get Involved" find and select Business/Vendor Participation -Click on the Azalea above "STREET FAIR VENDOR" -Fill out the application and join us for the 77th Festival! 🌺
Didn’t you hear, Tunes & Blooms is a free music event! •••••••••••••••••••• Come out to see The Hatch Brothers at Tunes & Blooms on Saturday, April 9th @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater!
We are SO PROUD of the 75 years we’ve celebrated together! Check out some of the highlights here!! Thank you to @Blueberry Commercial for this amazing video.
Come check out Delia & Friends at Tunes & Blooms on Saturday, April 9th @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater!
Come join us at Dollar General at 3606 Carolina Beach Rd for a chance to win Festival tickets, DG gift cards, and Festival swag! 🌺
Anyone else pumped for the Azalea Festival concerts this month? 👏🏽 🌺 Thursday, August 19th: Sublime with Rome | Michael Franti & Spearhead 🌺 Friday, August 20th: The Avett Brothers with L Shape Lot 🌺 Saturday, August 21st: The Avett Brothers with Chatham County Line Get your tickets before they're gone! http://ow.ly/5AK250FFG20
Machine Gun getting set up for their show tonight at the 2nd annual Paws on Parade! (Puppies arriving shortly). Bring your leashed, friendly pup and join us! $10 at the gate, kids 10 and under free! Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Canine Court Pageant at 5:30 and Machine Gun at 7! #ncaf
It’s Garden Party Eve!!!! Who will we be seeing tomorrow?! 🌺🌺🌺
Happy April Fools' Day, but you know what's not a joke...the awesome discounts and deals you get the whole month of April when you purchase an official 2021 Azalea Festival Pin! For only $10 you can purchase a pin to support local businesses and rock this awesome collector's item! Register your pin for a chance to win one of three grand prizes, valued at over $2,500 EACH! Since today is dedicated to laughs and pranks share with us your favorite joke or funny story in the comments!
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