In the 20 years since Henry Rehder Sr. died, Wilmington's N.C. Azalea Festival hasn't been quite the same. For well over half a century, Rehder, who passed away in February of 2004 at the age of 92, ...

The N.C. Azalea Festival has announced its second major concert headliner for 2026, and it's a multi-platinum selling country ...

The annual North Carolina Azalea Festival parade will be held on Saturday, April 5th in downtown Wilmington. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, and Queen Azalea LXXVIII Bethany Joy Lenz.

A multi-platinum country star is heading to the 79th Azalea Festival for the April 10 concert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is a large annual festival in Wilmington. The festival features concerts, a parade, street fair, and many other events. The 2025 festival will be held from April 2-6 ...

Wilmington's biggest annual celebration, the North Carolina Azalea Festival, returns to the Port City for the 77th time this week for five days of concerts, art, parties, pageant queens and much, much ...

With spring approaching, Wilmington’s annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is nominated for USA TODAY’s Best Flower Festival, along with 19 other competing festivals. Wilmington has been home to the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - It’s one of the biggest weekends in Wilmington, bringing thousands of people in town for the 77th Annual Azalea Festival. To see a full list of events related to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The annual 78th North Carolina Azalea Festival is set to take place this week with several different events happening April 2 through April 6. After 78 years a lot has ...

The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced multi-platinum country artist Dustin Lynch will headline the festival’s ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After nearly 20 years with the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Alison Baringer is no longer serving as the festival’s executive director. The executive director position is now ...

As the N.C. Azalea Festival gets underway this week, Wilmington will be awash in blooms of white and pink as the azaleas hit their peak season. The StarNews will provide coverage online at ...