Wayne County Annual Events

Have the Time of Your Life in Wayne County

Hometown fun never looked so good! In Wayne County, there's never any shortage of fun things to do, new people to meet, or new activities to try. Throughout the year, you'll discover a number of exciting and old-fashioned events, as well as fun twists on classic staples. Get to know the area by exploring its staple events, and make a plan for every weekend you spend in Wayne County, North Carolina!

Fremont Daffodil Festival

Celebrate the arrival of spring in the best way possible: with a big party surrounded by flowers! The Daffodil Festival features entertainment, music, food, crafts, and more.

event location

Fremont, NC

event date

Last weekend of March

Pig in the Park BBQ Celebration

Enough BBQ to feed 5,000 festival goers—can you imagine how good that's going to smell? Goldsboro is the place to be in April, for fun and delicious events like Pig in the Park!

event location

Goldsboro

event date

First Weekend in April

North Carolina Pickle Festival

This is one of Wayne County's most exciting annual events! We're talking PICKLES people! Live music, a pickle eating content, a barbecue competition, a tour de pickles... there's so much to love at this event!

event location

Mt. Olive

event date

Second Weekend in April

Wings Over Wayne Air Show

This is easily one of the most jaw-dropping events in the state. Get excited about the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, and their breathtaking aerobatic performance at Seymour Johnson in Wayne County.

event location

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

event date

Last Weekend in April

Center Street Jams Concert Series

From May to August, head to Downtown Goldsboro for a FREE concert series! Enjoy awesome music, cold drinks, and great food from local vendors at this exciting tradition.

event location

130 North Center Street, Downtown Goldsboro

event date

May to June

Lights Up Downtown

What better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season than with a fun free event in Downtown Goldsboro. Enjoy hot cocoa, visits with Santa Claus, and more as you watch the holiday lights come alive Downtown.

event location

Downtown Goldsboro

event date

Late November

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