SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Dreamville Festival is an annual outdoor weekend music celebration curated by internationally-acclaimed hip-hop superstar J. Cole alongside his Dreamville team. The festival is held at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh’s largest city park with over 300 acres of green space.

Earning the title of the 6th best state fair in the country, the North Carolina State Fair hosts around a million visitors over eleven days each mid-October. Carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, competitions, live music, food, gardens, and craft displays: all held just steps away from Carter Finley Stadium.

Food Culture: There are 1,251 restaurants located in the Raleigh area. Raleigh offers a variety of dining options from fine cuisine to comfort food and world famous NC-styled BBQ. There are a variety of options for everyone, from rooftop dining to the #1 college student pick: Cookout.

Food Raleigh is Known For:

• North Carolina-Style Barbecue

• Krispy Kreme

• Cookout

• Mt. Olive Pickles

• Fried Green Tomatoes

• Pimento Cheese

• North Carolina Country Ham

Next door to Carter Finley Stadium is the Lenovo Center, a staple for live entertainment and home of the Carolina Hurricanes, a professional NHL ice hockey team based in Raleigh, NC.

Beach: The North Carolina coast offers 322 miles of shoreline including more than 25 distinct beaches. Visitors are welcome to the unique beauty and charm of the Carolina beaches which offer a variety of entertainment best known for sightseeing, historic towns, seafood, and oceanfront entertainment.

Mountains: Known for the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take the scenic route on the Blue Ridge Parkway with many recreational activities including a wide variety of biodiversity, hiking, camping, waterfalls, caverns, and overview stops.

• Artsplosure

• Brewgaloo

• IBMA World of Bluegrass

• Chinese Lantern Festival

• Dreamville

• Hopscotch

• Raleigh, Downtown Tree Lighting

• Midtown Beach Music Series