Azalea Festival

The parade has come and gone, but the Azalea Festival tradition rolls on as some folks are already looking forward to next year's spectacle. Full story...

Come meet the new WWAY NewsChannel 3 anchor team this weekend during the Azalea Festival Street Fair. Our booth will be on Water Street near the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence parking lot. Full story...

It's that time of year again. The sun's up longer, yellow pollen is everywhere and azaleas are in bloom. That can only mean one thing: AZALEA FESTIVAL! This week we want to know what's your favorite event of the week? Is it the Parade on Saturday? The Garden Party on Friday? Or maybe it's the concerts, or the Historic Home Tour or maybe even the Azalea Garden Tour or Street Fair? Whatever you choose, let us know what you think is the BEST AZALEA FESTIVAL EVENT! Full story...

It may not be the traditional venue you'd think of for a garden tour, but the Oakdale Cemetery is certainly not a stop you'll want to miss on the 58th Annual Azalea Garden Tour. Full story...

The Fanning House is more than 150 old, but it has a new look and is home to a young family. The scene of this year's Historic Home Tour Ribbon Cutting is a work in progress and a course study for anyone who thinks they might want to take on a project of historic proportions. Full story...

If you haven't canvassed all of the Azalea Festival events yet, make sure to stop by the Art Show this weekend. Full story...

The 58th Annual Azalea Garden Tour is underway, and you don't want to miss a regular part of the tour. Known by some as the crown jewel of the Cape Fear, Airlie Gardens attracts thousands to Wilmington each spring to view the beautiful color. Full story...

Greenfield Lake. Everyone knows where it is, but it has become a little bit forgotten; upstaged by other area parks. But Greenfield was center stage Friday as the site of the 2011 Azalea Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting. Full story...

The Coast Guard Cutter Diligence has some company along the riverfront this weekend. The tall ship Lynx arrived in Wilmington this afternoon. Full story...

The Coast Guard Cutter Diligence is in port and open to the public this weekend for the Azalea Festival. Full story...

Queen Azalea Heather French Henry's grand tour of Wilmington today included a visit to the Battleship North Carolina for the 70th anniversary of its commissioning and 50th anniversary of coming to the Port City. But the real celebrities of the event were the men who served our country aboard the battleship during World War II. Full story...

The city’s downtown on-street parking will be free starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and all day on Saturday, April 9 for Azalea Festival activities. Full story...

The 58th Annual Azalea Garden Tour starts tomorrow morning at Greenfield Lake. Along the landmark's banks is a tranquil spot. Full story...

Historic homes come in many different styles and all sizes. You can find them all over our town, and see several on this weekend's Historic Home Tour. Each home has its own story and its own personality. The Thomas C. Miller House is no exception. Full story...

The 58th Annual Azalea Garden Tour kicks off tomorrow. One unique stop features not one, but two homes with an adjoined garden. Full story...