Downtown Performers Series
Downtown Cary comes alive with all types of music on a new outdoor performers concert series.
We invite you to bring a picnic, sit back and relax and enjoy the cool spring air as the best local performers entertain you! All performances are located in the heart of Cary's downtown and are FREE!
Performances held at the corner of Kildaire Farm Road and Academy Street (across from the Cary Arts Center) in the green lawn area (except for Charles Pette - held at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center).
Laugh, Riot! Clean Comedy Series
David Ferrell & Larry Weaver
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7 p.m.
David is a multi-time nominee for Comedy Act of the Year by the Inspirational Country Music Awards, sharing the honor with Mark Lowry, Dennis Swanberg, Chonda Pierce, and some of the biggest names in clean comedy!
Comedian Larry Weaver specializes in clean, Southern comedy. Favorite topics include growing up in the South, eating healthy, pop culture, and computers. As heard on XM Blue Collar Radio and The John Boy & Billy Big Show.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7 p.m.
***Due to inclement weather, this show will take place in Council Chambers, Cary Town Hall, 316 N. Academy St.
John Felts delivers real and funny one-of-a-kind perspectives on dating, marriage, parenting, American culture and struggling to do the right thing. His comedy is a mix of commentary, story-telling, and rap-battling.
Mike Santo’s comedy is a sarcastic and unique take on family life, being a Dad, being a husband, teaching Sunday School and growing up in the 80s. Mike won the Myrtle Beach Open Mic contest in 2010 out of a field of 48 comics from North and South Carolina.
3rd Annual Friends of Page-Walker
HERBFEST Concert
Charles Pettee Duo
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2 p.m.
After you enjoy herb cooking demonstrations and stroll through booths selling a wide variety of herbs, crafts and garden products settle down with the Charles Pettee Duo starting at 2 p.m. Charles Pettee delights audiences with a tasty blend of original and traditional American folk, bluegrass, and Celtic music seasoned at more than 3,500 performances throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Wielding mandolin, guitar, mandola, or harmonica, Mr. Pettee brings virtuosity and good humor to any venue presenting family concerts.
Yankovic Day 
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Yankovic Day is a free concert designed to bring polka fans together to hear the music of the late Frankie Yankovic. 2012 will be the 17th annual concert performed by the Polka Plus Band. Mr. Yankovic performed with the band in 1997 (the 2nd Annual event). The following year he passed away at the age of 83. It is in the spirit of keeping his music alive for the younger generation that the band performs each year.
Barrowburn
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Taking its name from the "Barrowburn Reel" composed by Addie Harper, this Raleigh based Celtic music group engages audiences with traditional Celtic music using acoustic instruments. The members of Barrowburn are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty of a slow air or lament. Performing both legacy and contemporary ballads from the Celtic tradition as well as comical pub songs, they demonstrate their love for Celtic music, but do so from an American perspective.
Ballroom Alive!
Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7 p.m.
The Cary Arthur Murray Studio will engage your ballroom side as they showcase the many styles of traditional ballroom dance with an open-air exhibition! Enjoy the Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango, Paso Doble and more as they turn a sweet summer night into Cary’s outdoor ballroom!
For more information, call (919) 469-4061 or contact:
Joy Ennis, Festivals Coordinator
