Major Festival Weekend in Durham!
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Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival
September 18 - 20
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street and
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street
A Celebration in the birthplace of the Piedmont Blues, featuring national, regional and local blues, from the mournful sounds of the Mississippi delta to the fine finger-picking and ragtime exhuberance of the Piedmont Blues. Now in its 21st year.
Featuring: The M.S.G.-Acoustic Trio, Scott Ainslie & Ernie Hawkins,Rosie Ledet, Clarence Carter, Marcia Ball, Big Road Blues, Bernard Allison, Denise LaSalle and Taj Mahal
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Tickets Available at the Gate |
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| Includes VIP Perks and Event Memorabilia |
Centerfest, The Art Lover's Festival
September 20 - 21
Historic Downtown Durham Central Park District
Each fall for 35 years, fine artists, craftsmen and performers from across the country gather together in Downtown Durham to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Find your perfect match at North Carolina's longest-running outdoor arts festival, where it's easy to find the art you love.
Over 110 juried visual artists representing 8 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture.
Over 30 performing arts groups featuring 200 performers fill three stages with continuous music, dance and entertainment, and the CenterFest Creative Kids Zone provides hands-on arts activities. Along with international cuisine and 30 Durham area non-profit, government and civic organizations, CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event.
Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $4.00 at the gate ($12 suggested donation for families of 4 or more). Proceeds go towards the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund, which supports arts programs, artists, and arts organizations in the community.
Centerfest is presented by the Durham Arts Council.
