Spring has sprung and it’s a great time to be outside enjoying the warmth and sunshine in Apex! And with lots of local parks and trails, there are plenty of ways to get outside. But if you really want to celebrate the end of winter, here are some fantastic upcoming events to kick off the spring and summer seasons.
Every Saturday: Downtown Farmers Market
Support local business while shopping the freshest and healthiest local ingredients! Every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 12:30, head to the Apex Depot parking lot to browse tons of local goods, services, and crafts. There’s fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, arts and crafts, jewelry, wellness and beauty products, and more!
Sunday, May 20: Touch-a-Truck
Let the kids get hands-on at Apex Community Park as they explore a variety of vehicles, including emergency, construction, landscaping, military, transportation, and delivery trucks. Kids can touch, climb on and in, and ask questions.
Want to make the event even better? Find out how to showcase your vehicle.
Saturday, June 2: Apex Latino Arts Festival
Celebrate the Latino community with a day of festivities devoted to Latino arts and culture. The event kicks off at the Halle Cultural Arts Center at 3pm with games, activities, and a pinata breaking ceremony. It’s followed by a culinary event on Salem Street featuring Central America, South American, and Caribbean dishes. Throughout the course of the event, there’s live music, dancing, flag parades, and an arts and crafts bazaar.
Saturday, June 9: Special Needs Fishing Derby
All ages are welcome at the Special Needs Derby at Seagroves Farm Neighborhood Park! Prizes will be awarded for the most fish and the largest fish caught, as well as the most accurate casting. No experience is necessary, and loaner rods and reels will be available.
Saturday, June 16: Peak City Pig Fest
Love BBQ? This is the event for you! Kick off the summer in Downtown Apex with the only Kanas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned barbecue competition in the Triangle! Pretty official, right? Throughout the day, 48 cook teams will compete for $12,000 in prizes, but that’s not all. There will plenty of activities and events, like food contests, pig races, a Kids Area, a beer garden, and live music.
Really, really love barbecue? Sign up to be a People’s Choice Judge!
Ready to Come Have Some Fun in Apex?
If you’re thinking of buying a home in Apex or relocating to the Triangle, then it’s time to contact Carla Freund Realty. We’re here to help you explore the area, discover its beautiful neighborhoods, and find the perfect home in just the right location.