Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival at Cary Town Hall
250 artists, live entertainment, kid-friendly fun, and a beer garden.
Shannon
August 17, 2025
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The 49th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival takes over Cary Town Hall Campus August 23–24 with 250+ artists, four stages of live entertainment, and plenty of food vendors to keep you fueled. Families can check out Kid Daze with hands-on activities and the new Kid Collectors Market, while adults can recharge in the Lazy Lounge beer garden. From kid-friendly activities to live tunes and local art, there’s something for everyone.
This isn’t sponsored—we just like good art with good snacks. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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