Forest Fest in Wake Forest: Trees, Tunes & Tiny Goats
Seedlings, street fun, and a whole lot of fresh air.
Shannon
April 14, 2026
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Forest Fest is back on April 18 from 10 am–2 pm, turning Festival Street and Brooks Street into a leafy little playground. Expect live music, a floral showdown, kids’ activities, and a roaming petting zoo that may steal the spotlight. Grab a free tree seedling (while they last) and take a little piece of spring home with you.
Curious what you’ll be snacking on? Check out the full vendor and food truck lineup here.
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