Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest

Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!

This free, all-day festival is a celebration of the arts, history, nature, and culture that define North Carolina’s role in the nation’s story.

Don’t miss live musical performances throughout the day, sponsored by Bank of America.

Headlining Musical Performances by:
TIFT MERRITT & RISSI PALMER

Additional live performances by:
Nest of Singing Birds
82nd Airborne All-American Brass Quintet
Wake & District Raleigh Pipe Band
N.C. Governor’s School Choir
Poet Zack Zachary

In addition to live music and cultural performances, the festival features loads of family-friendly fun including:

Hurricanes KidZone, sponsored by the Carolina Hurricanes
Trolley tours of historic downtown Raleigh
Living history and special exhibits
More than 50 vendors and food trucks
Independence Day Ceremony

This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of Raleigh.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!