SUMMER FESTIVALS RALEIGH’S INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
PEAK CITY PIG FEST June 14-15
Live music, a beer garden, a barbecue competition (sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society) and more make for one of Apex's tastiest events of the year. peakcitypigfest.com
Saturday, June 8th
12 p.m. to 10 p.m., City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Celebrating Raleigh’s diverse community and welcoming spirit through international food, music and dance. Admission is free. Kids’ activities and food and drink will be available for purchase.
GALAXYCON RALEIGH
July 25-28
ONE GIANT LEAP FESTIVAL July 20
North Carolina Museum of History, Downtown Raleigh
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s lunar landing! The indoor and outdoor celebration will feature hands-on crafts, demonstrations, and activities— including a virtual-reality lab where you can “travel” to space and be on the moon; and a bungee-jumping station where you, too, can experience weightlessness, like real astronauts.
at the Raleigh Convention Center A three-day festival for fans of pop culture, superheroes, science fiction, anime and more, GalaxyCon Raleigh (formerly named Raleigh Supercon)
will be back and bigger than ever! Meet Celebrity and Creative Guests from Comics, Movies, TV, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, Cartoons, Video Games, Wrestling and more! raleighsupercon.com
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Fourth of July Fireworks and Baseball!
July 4th, Carolina Mudcats • Five County Stadium, Zebulon Catch a game and see some postgame fireworks extravaganza afterwards. (919) 269-CATS (2287)
MIDTOWN BEACH MUSIC SERIES
The series offers the best of Beach Music on warm summer nights and features Shag dancing, a time-honored tradition in the South. One of the few local free concerts available to the public, this event hosts those looking for a fun night out. With the best band line-up ever, this season is sure to be a fantastic one! Thursdays: through - August, North Hills Commons, 6-9pm. Doors open at 5pm. visitnorthhills.com 78