TurtleFest 2027 at Durham Central Park

Celebrate all things turtle-y at our first annual TurtleFest! Shop, Eat, Drink, Play with Turtles, and more to be announced!
About this Event

We like turtles....we hope you do too!Join us for our first annual TurtleFest!

Part artist market, part community festival, and fundraiser for Piedmont Wildlife Center.

Shop from over 50 local artists with special curated turtle themed work.

Local food and drink vendors.

Turtle costume contest with prizes!

Raffle and giveaways benefitting Piedmont Wildlife Center.

Animal encounters with local animal sanctuaries.

Kids activities and crafting

and soooo much more to be announced! Free and open for all ages. Everyone is turtle-y enough to attend.