Core Annual Events
Some of Durham's best-loved, unique annual festivals and events. These are
unique festivals that rarely exist in other destinations, with good recognition
throughout the state and a strong
in-state and/or day-trip visitor appeal.
- February
- Black Diaspora Film Festival
804 Old Fayetteville St, Hayti Heritage Center
Map | Driving Directions - Nevermore Horror and Gothic Film Festival
Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.
Map | Driving Directions - May
- Animazement
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd.
Map | Driving Directions - Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival
Durham Central Park, Downtown
Map | Driving Directions - June
- Duke Homestead Herb, Garden and Craft Festival
2828 Homestead Rd., Homestead State Historic Site
Map | Driving Directions - Museum of Life and Science Butterfly Bash
433 Murray Ave.
Map | Driving Directions - September
- Duke Homestead Tobacco Harvest Festival
2828 Homestead Rd., Homestead State Historic Site
Map | Driving Directions - November
- Durham Art Guild's Annual Juried Art Show
Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St.
Map | Driving Directions - December
- Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead
2828 Homestead Rd., Homestead State Historic Site
Map | Driving Directions
