BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Raleigh: festival\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, A merica/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscri be rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https: //caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains in formation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/raleigh-nc/this-weekend-festival.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Raleigh: festival\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, America/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscr ibe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https ://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains i nformation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Raleigh · festival · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Gem Anniversary Week DTSTART:20260916T210000Z DTEND:20260920T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260914T061845Z UID:10110863-1789578000-1789862340@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Little Gem is ringing in its first anniversary\, and you’re all invited! \nJoin Sept. 16-19 for the first official anniversary week! E njoy a full slate of events every night to ring in year one of Little Gem Bar. Can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 16: So/If P op/Up bar (at Little Gem)\nThursday\, Sept. 17: Mixology Retrospective\nFr iday\, Sept. 18: Turntable Takeover with DJ Emil Amos\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 : Anniversary Celebration feat. live music from Entrez Vous\, DJ Uno Dose and Server (the band)\n\n**Credit to Entrez Vous member Clark Blomquist fo r the amazing artwork! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T061845Z LOCATION:Little Gem\, 630 Weaver Dairy Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, U nited States URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/little-gem-anniversary-week/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phillips Farms Grand Reopening Weekend DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260911T004723Z UID:10005593-1789776000-1789948799@blackbirdbeer.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Just outside the bustle of Cary\, Phillips Farms offers a brea th of fresh air with a full calendar of seasonal events\, festivals\, and weekend experiences designed for all ages. Known for its sprawling fields\ , vibrant attractions\, and welcoming atmosphere\, the farm has become a g o-to destination for everything from sunny afternoon outings to festive ce lebrations. \nAs the exclusive beer partner\, Blackbird Brewery brings a l ineup of craft pours to the experience\, giving guests the perfect way to sip and unwind while taking in everything the farm has to offer. \nOpen Sa turday 10am-6pm \nOpen Sunday 1pm-6pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T004723Z LOCATION:Phillips Farms of Cary\, 6800 Good Hope Church Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27519\, United States URL:https://blackbirdbeer.com/event/phillips-farms-grand-reopening-weekend /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blackbird Brewery X-SOURCE-URL:https://blackbirdbeer.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BugFest 2026 DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T181540Z UID:120728-1789812000-1789844400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival,food,free DESCRIPTION:Hoppy 30th BugFest\nEvent Map | Exhibits & Activities | Presen tations & Performances | Café Insecta | Accessibility | Getting Here & Pa rking \n  \nLeap into more than 100 exhibits\, crafts\, games and activit ies. Ask entomologists and other insect enthusiasts about all things creep y-crawly. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite with bug-filled culinary cre ations at Café Insecta. Enjoy science talks and live performances through out the day. \nThis year’s theme\, “Hoppers\,” spotlights treehopper s\, planthoppers and leafhoppers —  with the dazzling red-banded leafho pper as our featured bug. Show your love for all things arthropod with our 30th BugFest T-shirt and other buggy finds in our gift shops! \n  \nJoin us at 5pm for a birthday toast with cake\, then dance the night away to l ive music. Sign our big birthday card with a memory\, a wish or just your name — it’ll be on display all day\, so stop by to be part of the cele bration. \nFREE and for all ages. \n\nMember Perks\nMuseum Members get VIP status at BugFest. The first 500 Members to arrive will receive a Member VIP pass to unlock special benefits. Don’t bug out if you arrive late! M embers can access their VIP perks with their membership card. VIP passes c an be picked up at the Member tent. \nSkip the line at Café Insecta with the Member Fast Lane and enjoy tasty bug-filled treats prepared by local chefs. Plus\, Members always receive unlimited FREE admission to special e xhibitions\, invitations to exclusive events\, and save 20% in our gift sh ops and 10% in cafés! \nJoin or renew now\, get a free BugFest T-shirt!\n \nPurchase or renew your membership at BugFest or online September 1–19 with code “Hop26” and receive a free BugFest t-shirt on the day of th e event! Not a Member? Join Today! \n\nVolunteer\n\nWant to be part of Bug Fest? Volunteer with us! Jobs span logistical tasks (setup\, breakdown\, m eal service\, t-shirt sales\, etc.)\, educational stations\, and kids’ c rafts and activities. It’s loads of fun and you get a free BugFest t-shi rt. Volunteers who work 2+ shifts get free lunch. \nVolunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer without a parent. Volunteers must be 10 years old t o volunteer with a parent. \nRegistration is live! Create a Get Connected account or log in to sign up. Questions? Contact Kari Wouk. \n\nExhibito rs\n\nApplications for vending and exhibiting are closed for this year. If you would like to be added to the list for next year\, please fill out th e interest form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181540Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bugfest-2026/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NCMNS BugFest 2026 DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T002449Z UID:10004452-1789812000-1789844400@www.meredith.edu CATEGORIES:community,festival,food DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to hop into BugFest\, the Museum’s largest and buggiest event! This year’s theme: hoppers — plant\, leaf and tree. \n Both of our buildings are buzzing with activity all day\, indoors and out. Crawl\, climb and creep your way through more than 100 exhibits\, crafts\ , games and activities that celebrate the fascinating world of arthropods. Pick the brains of entomologists and other scientists about all things bu gs. Satisfy your curiosity and your appetite with buggy culinary creations at Café Insecta.” \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.naturalsciences. org/calendar/bugfest/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002449Z URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/ncmns-bugfest-2026/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Meredith College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/first-friday-raleigh-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T185251Z UID:10005615-1789837200-1789851600@raleighironworks.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at Raleigh Iron Works! \nJoin us Saturday\, September 19th for an evening of German-inspired foo d\, beer\, live music\, and plenty of festive fun. Ponysaurus Brewing will be serving up Oktoberfest beers\, while a polka band brings the lively so undtrack to the celebration. \nThe highlight of the day? A dachshund race right in front of Ponysaurus! Bring your four-legged friends and cheer on the fastest wiener dogs as they race for the finish line. \nExpect stein-h olding competitions\, German-inspired eats\, cold beer\, and all the Oktob erfest energy you need to kick off fall at Raleigh Iron Works. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185251Z LOCATION:The Yard\, Iron Works Dr Suite 100\, Raleigh\, NC 27604\, Raleigh \, NC\, 27612\, United States URL:https://raleighironworks.com/event/oktoberfest/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Raleigh Iron Works X-SOURCE-URL:https://raleighironworks.com/directory/triangle-rock-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:La Fiesta Del Pueblo DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260913T061917Z UID:10004453-1789862400-1789948799@www.meredith.edu CATEGORIES:arts,dance,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:“La Fiesta del Pueblo is the Triangle’s largest and most d iverse festival of Latin American culture\, featuring live music and dance performances\, artisanal vendors\, food trucks\, educational booths\, and activities for the whole family!” \nTo learn more\, visit https://elpue blo.org/fiesta/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061917Z URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/la-fiesta-del-pueblo/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Meredith College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/first-friday-raleigh-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🧹 Cleanup Crew at Fiesta del Pueblo! (2 shifts available) DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T124216Z UID:event_316435825@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:The Great Raleigh Cleanup Inc\nWe’re excited to support Fies ta del Pueblo for the **THIRD** year\, and we need volunteers to help make it a success!\n\n🧹 **What we’ll be doing:**\n\n* Cleaning and wiping down tables\n* Picking up trash and keeping the festival grounds looking great\n\nThis is a fun chance to be part of one of Raleigh’s biggest cul tural celebrations while giving back to the community. Volunteers get a me al voucher and a parking pass. We are going to wear our safety vests at th is event!\n\nBring your Raleigh Cleanup energy and we’ll provide everyth ing else.\n\n👉 Sign up for the 1-4 shift or the 3 to 6 shift. Help us k eep Fiesta del Pueblo clean for everyone! 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