Cary Spring Daze Ready to Bloom With Over 180 North Carolina Artists

• Celebrate the 33rd Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival at Cary's Bond Park on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring over 180 North Carolina artists.
• Enjoy festival favorites with more than 20 food and beverage vendors, plus live entertainment on three stages throughout the day.
• A complimentary bike valet, free shuttles, and fare-free GoCary fixed routes services are available to make accessing the festival a breeze!
• Attendees can subscribe to real-time emergency event information by texting SPRING to 888777.

Cary, NC - More than 180 artists from across North Carolina will gather in Cary for the annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival at Bond Park on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A beloved spring tradition, Spring Daze is a juried art show featuring artists from across the state, including 19 artists from Cary. The festival offers an expansive art market, live entertainment across three stages, delicious festival food, and Cary's annual Earth Day celebration all in one vibrant, family-friendly event.

The Kid Collectors Market returns this year and gives children aged 6 to 12 the chance to start their own art collection by purchasing small, donated works of art for just $5. Each piece includes the artist's name and booth location, giving young collectors and their families the opportunity to connect with the artist behind the work. Festivalgoers can also explore Community Cove, featuring interactive, hands-on activities presented by local nonprofit organizations.

Spring Daze celebrates Earth Day with the return of Earth Day Lane. This dedicated section of the festival focused on sustainability, environmental education, and hands-on experiences where festivalgoers can connect with environmental experts, and explore eco-friendly practices, They can also participate in interactive activities designed to inspire greener living.

In addition, Spring Daze continues its commitment to sustainability. Initiatives include composting, waste diversion, and the use of BPI-certified compostable serviceware by food vendors. These actions help reduce the festival's environmental footprint and keep Cary festivals sustainable for the future.

"Spring Daze is one of those days where Cary really shows off in the best way," said Jenna Kostka, Events & Festivals Supervisor for Cary's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department. "You can wander through the almost 200 booths discovering incredible North Carolina artists, grab something delicious, catch live music, and maybe even watch a kid proudly pick out their very first piece of art. It's a chance to slow down, explore, and soak up the creativity that fills Bond Park for the day."

With limited parking at Bond Park, patrons are encouraged to utilize alternative means of getting to the festival. A complimentary bike valet will be available at the White Oak Creek Greenway festival entrance. Additionally, free festival shuttle buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from the following locations:

• Town Hall Parking Deck - 121 Wilkinson Avenue
• Green Hope High School - 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road

For patrons accessing the festival via rideshare, a designated, safe drop-off area is available at Bond Park's Cary Senior Center. In addition to the dedicated shuttles, GoCary is offering fare-free fixed routes, with route 4, which has direct access to Spring Daze. For more information on routes and schedules, visit GoCary.

Handicap-accessible parking is available in every lot, except the Blue Lot, on a first-come, first-served basis. All parking lots are a short five-minute walk to the festival entrance. A mobility assistance shuttle is available from these parking areas to the festival entrance for those who require additional assistance. For more information on festival accessibility, please visit our Accessibility Page.

In the event of inclement weather, Spring Daze may move to Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 6 p.m. Updates will be posted to the Weather Delays & Cancellations webpage and on the Cary Art Daze Facebook. Attendees are also encouraged to subscribe to real-time emergency event information, like weather delays and cancellations, by texting SPRING to 888777. For more information on Spring Daze, visit carync.gov/springdaze.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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