UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Real Fun, Real Impact
Every event we curate is designed with purpose. We are deeply proud of our community and the local businesses that make it so vibrant. We invite you to join the fun, connect with your neighbors, and help our local economy thrive.
FVDA Events 2026
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
Beans & Bumpers: Chili Cook-off & Car Show
Downtown Candy Hop
First Friday
En Plein Air
En Plein Air & Downtown After Dark
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
First Friday
Trick or Treat Downtown
First Friday
BBQ Blues & Brews
Small Business Saturday
Sleigh Rides
First Friday
Jan 2
Feb 6
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 28
Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 11
May 1
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 7
Sept 4
Oct 2
Oct 23
Nov 6
Nov 7
Nov 28
Dec 3
Dec 4
Town Events 2026
Town Egg Hunt
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Food Truck Rodeo
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Independence Day Celebration
Town Ice Cream Social
National Night Out
FM2FV Concert
Food Truck Rodeo
FM2FV Concert
FM2FV Concert
Celebrate FV Concert
Celebrate
FM2FV Concert
Haunted Trail
Fire Department Open House
Tree Lighting
Christmas Parade (hosted by the writing, music and film society)
Mar 28
Apr 9
Apr 16
Apr 19
Apr 30
May 14
Jul 1
Jul 19
Aug 4
Sep 10
Sep 13
Sep 17
Sep 24
Oct 1
Oct 3
Oct 15
Oct 17
Oct 31
Dec 3
Dec 6
Join us in Downtown Fuquay-Varina on Friday, November 6th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for another exciting First Friday celebration!
Enjoy late-night shopping, dining, and entertainment as businesses throughout both downtown districts stay open late and participate in First Friday. Stroll the streets, explore your favorite local shops, and take advantage of the Downtown Social District while you shop, sip, stroll & dine in Downtown.
See below for special event details
Happening this First Friday in Varina Parking Lot - 801 Durham St:
6pm - 8pm: 8 Count Country will be here with a free line dance lesson to the back drop of our 15 BBQ Cook Teams firing up their grills and prepping their pork!
6pm - 745pm: First Friday’s first ever chicken wing competition between 8 of our competing cook teams. Only 50 judging tickets available and our BBQ Blues & Brews volunteers get first dibs - sign up to volunteer below to ensure you get to taste the wings! Winners announced at 815pm
6pm - 9pm: -Frankie Franks will be serving up some hot dogs and refreshments
830pm -10pm: Cowboy Karaoke with the team from Revelry
Transport Options
5pm - 9pm: Trolley rides between our downtowns with Charlee and his driver Rebecca.
Fuquay Pick up / Drop off 108 Raleigh St outside FVDA Office
Varina Pick up / Drop off 801 Durham Street Varina Parking
5pm - 9pm: Brewquay Prowler will be offering unlimited rides between our downtowns for $15.
Fuquay Pick up / Drop off First Street by Fidelity Bank
Varina Pick up / Drop off Quaint Plaza 405 E Broad St and Aviator Brewing Company 688 Brewing Dr
*Check back here as First Friday approaches for updates on November’s events and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements
Nov 7th
BBQ, Blues & Brews
Event Date: November 7th, 2026
Event Time: 12-4pm
Location: Varina Parking Lot - 801 Durham St Fuquay-Varina
BBQ Blues & Brews is back for its 11th Year!
Southwestern Wake County's biggest BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival of the year returns to Downtown Fuquay-Varina on November 7, 2026, from 12-4pm Varina's historic downtown.
Join us for an amazing day; Sample and judge BBQ from the region’s top grill-masters, enjoy live blues music, and sip on locally brewed craft beverages. You'll also have the chance to explore local businesses, meet talented artisans at the vendor’s market, and connect with community groups. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Join us in the fun for BBQ, Blues & Brews 2026! Due to the crowds and loud music, this is not an event that pets will enjoy, so please leave them in the comfort of home. This event is rain or shine.