Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Cary, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Classes
Photo courtesy of Downtown Cary Park Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Aerial performances Fire and LED entertainment Interactive circus workshops Local artisan vendors Food trucks Arts Market Booths Face painting Fairy hair Circus-inspired goodies and creations Meet artists, makers and small businesses Food Trucks Party in a Pita Empanadas RD Safari Eatz Bruster's Real Ice Cream Tombachi Ty's All Natural Buckeye Wraps Hosted by the Carolina Circus Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this annual event brings our community together while raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention within the movement community. Come experience an unforgettable day of inspiration, community, and world-class circus arts in the heart of Downtown Cary! Proudly sponsored by Downtown Cary Park, Cary Magazine, the Town of Cary, and Shady Grove Fertility Carolinas. The full schedule will be on CarolinaCircusFestival.com. 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 Festivals Take a look at a few upcoming festivals: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...
