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Durham's CenterFest Sept. 19-20

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Durham, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. Donations support the festival and the arts in Durham. The festival features a juried visual art market, live music, kids' art activities, food vendors and more.

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Community · Durham

Durham's CenterFest Sept. 19-20

“Bring a stroller and arrive at 10 AM Saturday to beat the crowds.”

When
Sep 19
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where
Durham
Durham, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Durham's CenterFest Sept. 19-20
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Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Durham's CenterFest Sept. 19-20 runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Getting There

Various Locations in Durham is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps. This one draws a crowd — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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