Meet in the Street Festival: Food, Crafts, Music & Community Fun
One big spring day of shopping, snacking, and strolling (with a few surprises thrown in).
Shannon
April 26, 2026
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm—Meet in the Street is back for its 44th year in downtown Wake Forest. Expect everything from a stacked Foodie Fairway and Dessert Court to live music, local vendors, and a Children’s Village that might make you wish you were 10 again. New this year: Artisan Village, Engine Alley (hello, trucks), and a Beer Garden.
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🎸 This Week: Alice Cooper | Rock
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