The 2nd Annual Oak City Cigar Festival

Experience the ultimate celebration of cigar culture at the 2nd Annual Oak City Cigar Festival, 4-day event designed exclusively for cigar enthusiasts in the vibrant Raleigh/Durham area.

Dive into a unique atmosphere where the cigar community comes to life through a variety of engaging activities tailored to elevate your passion for premium cigars.

Highlights of the Festival Include:

• Smoke Sessions: At local lounges, offering the perfect setting to relax, socialize, network and enjoy your favorite cigars and drinks.
• Featuring Local Cigar and Accessories Vendors such as Black Stogies Cigars, Legacy Tobacco, etc. Along with local accessory and hat vendors such as Kingz Lyfe Kreativez, Fedoras by LidaJane and others!
• Exclusive Tasting and Pairing Events, expertly curated to deepen your appreciation and understanding of premium cigars.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of cigars, the Oak City Cigar Festival promises a memorable weekend filled with camaraderie, knowledge, and enjoyment. OCCF 2025 was great, OCCF 2026 will be bigger and better! Come celebrate with us!

Info: Welcome to the Oak City of Raleigh! Welcome to the 2026 Oak City Cigar Festival! It's year 2 for the OCCF and we are back and bigger than ever! The Meet & Greet will be hosted at Anthony's La Piazza Prime in downtown Raleigh. You'll be welcomed to Raleigh and the Festival with an awesome location, great Italian food and drinks and an open patio where we light up and "Put Some Smoke In The Air"!

Info: We're kicking off the weekend with a bang and laughs! Abbie's Tobacco Shops and Cigar in Knightdale, NC welcomes the OCCF2026. "Late Laugh & Burn" will feature comedians, DWishh, and others. Featuring a walk-in humidor with a wide selection of cigars, Abbie's boasts a welcoming vibe and an inviting staff. The Late Night Laugh & Burn promises to be a great time!

Info: We continue the weekend festivities at one of Durham's premier lounges: KORE Durham. Experience a chilled out vibe, where stunning design meets smart tech & artisan cocktails. The heart of Durham's social scene. Bring your sticks and enjoy a great time in The Bull City!

Info: The Imperial Room at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel welcomes you! Enjoy live music, food, the open patio and more! The Imperial Room is a whole vibe! Come for the music, food and drinks, step out on the patio for the smokes, food and drinks! Great convo, great times and even better weather! Vendors will be on site for your cigar shopping and accessories pleasure!

Info: We Brunchin! Then we're Burning! Dame's Chicken & Waffles in Durham is a go to when visiting The Bull City! His famous shmears are a highlight! Get your brunch on then get your burn on!

Info: A session attendees, vendors, panelist to network and discuss avenues to grow the culture in the Raleigh-Durham area. Attendees are free to flow between the networking panel & discussion and other events happening in the complex.

Info: Who doesn't love a great day party! If you attended last year, then you know! If not, you don't want to miss this it this year! Congress Social Bar is the perfect setting for a great time! Great drinks from the bar, a jamming DJ and lot of vendors, combine to make this one a treat! Come party with us!

Info: GRAND FINALE! Wear your all best all linen as we cap off the weekend with a GRAND celebration! VIP Only tasting testing included! DJs will be on the 1s & 2s as we celebrate a wonderful weekend of great vibes and great smokes!

Info: A Final Thank You! Brunch at the Sheraton Imperial. Made to order omlettes, full breakfast bar, full brunch buffett and bottomless Mimosas. Enjoy brunch while vibing to the smooth sounds of the DJ. Best brunch in the RTP!

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