Cary Art Daze

Lazy Daze was first held on August 27, 1977 to bring artists into downtown Cary and encourage area residents to explore downtown.

Cary's Art Daze Festivals, Spring Daze in April and Lazy Daze in August, bring together the highest quality art, food vendors and entertainment in a celebration of community, culture, and the arts! The Festival is a signature event for the Town of Cary, annually welcoming more than 50,000 people into the historic downtown to experience an amazing array of exceptional arts and crafts. It’s a fun tw

06/03/2026

☀️ SAVE THE DATE ☀️

The 50th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival returns August 22–23, bringing two days of art, music, food and summer fun to Downtown Cary. Mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss this milestone celebration!

05/27/2026

From the mountains to the coast, artists from across North Carolina came together to make this year’s Spring Daze unforgettable 🌸

Each pin on the map represents a creative voice, a hometown, and a piece of the vibrant community that filled Bond Park. Thank you to every artist, attendee, staff member, volunteer, performer, and vendor who helped bring Spring Daze to life and celebrate the talent that makes our state so special!

Spring Daze is more than a festival — it’s a reminder of how strong and connected our North Carolina community truly is 💚

05/20/2026

The tribe has spoken… and it says Lazy Daze 50 is coming 🔥

In honor of tonight’s finale — and because it happens to be the festival supervisor’s favorite show — we’re kicking off our own legendary season.

Get ready to celebrate 50 years of art, music, food, and festival magic in Downtown Cary!

Mark your calendars for August 22-23.

04/29/2026

The tents are down, but we're still thinking about Spring Daze!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this year's Spring Daze a masterpiece. We're taking a beat to soak it all in (and cleanup and rest 😉) but we can't wait to share some of our favorite moments!

Stay tuned for Spring Daze memories and the lead up to the 50th Lazy Daze happening August 22 and 23!

04/23/2026

So many ways to Spring Daze 🌷

Skip the parking and start the fun early — ride the shuttle, hop on Route 4, or take the scenic route along the greenways by foot or bike. Easy, breezy, and stress-free from start to finish. Let us get you there!

Join us this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a full day of art, food, and fun!

Click the link in bio for all the information on getting to the festival.

04/22/2026

Happy 💚

We’re celebrating the small choices that make a big impact!

At Spring Daze, composting isn’t just encouraged... it’s built into the festival experience. From the moment you grab a bite or drink, you’re part of something greener:

🍽️ Compostable serviceware
🥄 Compostable cutlery provided to vendors
♻️ 60 compost bins to make sorting simple

Check the clearly marked signage at each vendor to sort your items with confidence and celebrate Earth Day with us all festival long!

04/21/2026

Skip the parking hunt and ride in comfort to Spring Daze 🚍

Hop on one of our free, air-conditioned shuttles and enjoy an easy, stress-free trip to Bond Park on April 25. Shuttles run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., arriving every 15 minutes, with a quick 15–20 minute ride to the festival.

Pick-up locations:
📍 Cary Town Hall Parking Deck (121 Wilkinson Ave.)
📍 Green Hope High School (2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd.)

You’ll be dropped off at the Bond Park Community Center and it’s just a 5-minute walk to the fun! Need a little extra help? A mobility assistance shuttle is available to get you right to the entrance.

A smooth ride to a full day of fun starts here!

04/19/2026

Your Spring Daze stroll just got even better 🍻

We're teaming up with The Cary Art Loop to bring you local brews while you browse incredible work from North Carolina artists! Enjoy a cold drink from favorites like Bull City Ciderworks - Durham, Fortnight Brewing, and Bond Brothers Beer Company — all while supporting the Cary Art Loop’s Final Friday Art Crawl in Downtown Cary.

Plus, every beer is served in compostable cups 🌱 so when you’re done, toss it in a green compost bin and keep the good vibes (and sustainability) flowing! Cary It Green

04/18/2026

ONE WEEK UNTIL SPRING DAZE! 🌸

We're just 7 days away and we can hardly contain the excitement! Get ready for a full day of art, food, music, and so much more ✨

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and start the countdown — we’ll see you there!

📅 Saturday, April 25
📍 Bond Park | Cary, NC
⌚ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Cary

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Telephone

+19194694061

Website

http://carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals

Address

Cary, NC
27513

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm