Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities
Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Music
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Check out a big list of spring festivals in the Triangle! Besides the music, the festival includes: Silent auction Kawak raffle Haw River t-shirts Guided Walk Hands-on river monitoring Canoe rides for kids Paperhand Puppet Parade Food trucks Farmers market Bands: Jasmé Kelly The Spectacles The New Potatoes Free Admission! All donations and proceeds from the raffle and silent auction benefit Haw River Assembly and their mission to defend the watershed. Please note that dogs are not allowed.