Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest

Name: Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest
Start: 2026-07-04T10:00:00-04:00
Location: North Carolina State Capitol

Schedule

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

North Carolina State Capitol | Raleigh, NC

Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!
This free, all-day festival is a celebration of the arts, history, nature, and culture that define North Carolina’s role in the nation’s story.
Event details: https://www.america250.nc.gov/FreedomFest
Live Performances!
Headlining Musical Performances by:
TIFT MERRITT & RISSI PALMER
Additional live performances will be announced soon.
Family-Friendly Fun!
In addition to live music and cultural performances, the festival features loads of family-friendly fun, including:
Hurricanes KidZone, sponsored by the Carolina Hurricanes
Trolley tours of historic downtown Raleigh
Living history and special exhibits
More than 50 vendors and food trucks
Independence Day Ceremony

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!