Celebrating its 76th year as one of the premier festivals in the Southeast, the Azalea Festival features vendors, live music, parades, beauty pageants, fashion show, fun run, and more. Musical artist T-Pain takes charge of the stage Thursday at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion, with country sensation Chase Rice headlining Friday. A Street Fair Children’s Area is a family-friendly part of the Street Fair made just for kids! Guests enjoy family-friendly vendors, and hands-on activities. Downtown Wilmington, Riverfront Park, off Market Street. Wednesday-Sunday, times vary as do ticket prices. (910) 794-4650, www.ncazaleafestival.org