Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Pop-Up July 17

Date: Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

Fifty years ago, during the July Fourth weekend of 1976, Durham joined communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Bicentennial. At West Point on the Eno, residents gathered for a festival showcasing traditional North Carolina arts, music, crafts, and culture. To mark the 50th anniversary of this memorable event, the Museum of Durham History has partnered with organizers of the original celebration to share photographs, memories, and music from that special weekend. Join them for an informal reception during Third Friday, July 17, 2026, at from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Museum of Durham History, 500 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy live music, explore historic images from the event, and hear stories from those who were there as we look back on this unique moment in Durham’s history. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Events Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here: Loading... Loading... Loading...