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May 31, 2025

NC Azalea Festival

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Azalea Festival is back in bloom

April 8, 2022 North State Journal Staff

WILMINGTON — After two years of virtual parties, limited gatherings and COVID restrictions, one of North Carolina’s biggest parties is back in Wilmington. The North Carolina Azalea Festival kicks off this week and will include […]

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NC Azalea Festival kicks off

April 7, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WILMINGTON — Following an unprecedented year for live events, the NC Azalea Festival officially kicked off its 74th edition with live, in-person events around Wilmington today. Victoria Huggins was crowned Queen Azalea at a coronation […]

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NC Azalea Festival refreshes schedule for 2021, plans a year full of events

February 17, 2021 Elizabeth Lincicome, North State Journal

WILMINGTON — The onset of spring means warmer temperatures, longer days, and the beginning of some of the area’s best outdoor festivals and family-oriented entertainment offerings. However, this year is sure to look different for […]

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NC Azalea Festival cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact events across the state as the N.C. Azalea Festival, a springtime tradition, has also been cancelled. In a statement, festival organizers said they were cancelling the entire […]

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Announcing the 2020 Azalea Festival Queen

March 12, 2020 North State Journal Staff

WILMINGTON – Anne Hawthorne grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and is thrilled and honored to come home to be the North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Azalea 2020 to celebrate Wilmington and return to her […]

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Azalea Festival 2019: Looking back

April 10, 2019 NSJ Staff Reports

WILMINGTON — The 2019 N.C. Azalea Festival celebrated the start of springtime in North Carolina last week. The annual event, which lasts five days, brings dignitaries, celebrities and revelers to Wilmington. This year, Wilmington native […]

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N.C. Azalea Festival names Queen

March 27, 2019 NSJ Staff Reports

WILMINGTON – The N.C. Azalea Festival has named Wilmington native Briana Venskus as the 2019 Azalea Festival Queen. The title of Queen Azalea dates back to 1948 when actress Jacqueline White first held the title. […]

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Ice Cube will headline Azalea Festival

March 6, 2019 North State Journal Staff

The N.C. Azalea Festival announced Tuesday that Ice Cube will headline the festival’s Saturday night concert on April 6. Ice Cube is an award-winning musician, actor, director, producer and CEO of his own basketball league, […]

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A salute to spring

April 17, 2018 North State Journal Staff

WILMINGTON — The 2018 N.C. Azalea Festival came to a close on Sunday, and visitors to Wilmington likely traveled home with tired feet and the beginnings of their summer tan. The annual event, which celebrated […]

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A (cocktail) tradition like no other

April 4, 2018 North State Journal Staff

Azalea Cocktail Not in Augusta this week for the Masters? Enjoy the color and flavor of the crown jewel of golf and prepare yourself for the N.C. Azalea Festival with the Azalea Cocktail. INGREDIENTS 1 […]

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