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Azalea Festival

Azalea Garden Tour: LaBant Garden

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video Bob and Laura LaBant describe their home as a golf-lovers dream. Not only is it across the street from a golf course, but its front lawn is sculpted like a fairway with hills and valleys. Full story...
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Cole Bros. Circus brings new big top to Azalea Festival

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The Cole Bros. Circus rolls into town in just a matter of days. The circus has been wowing audiences across the US since 1884. For years it has been a staple in Wilmington during the Azalea Festival. Full story...
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Azalea Fun Walk benefits the buddies

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video The proceeds from this year's Azalea Festival Fun walk went to fund monthly buddy outings: field trips around our area that expose at risk little buddies to new and positive experiences. Full story...
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Garden Club honors Japanese disaster victims with azalea

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A symbolic gesture at Airlie Gardens today honored the victims of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan. Full story...
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Tall ship visit, Queen's court, parking info announced for Azalea Festival

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The 64th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival kicks off Wednesday, April 6. Full story...
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Azalea Festival Home Tour tickets on sale

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The Azalea Festival is just two weeks away, which means it is time to make your plans for all the events. Full story...
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Azaleas arrive as Wilmington prepares for festival

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It's starting to look a lot like the Azalea Festival. The founder of Encore Azaleas delivered azaleas for the garden at the World's Largest Rotary Wheel at Greenfield Lake this morning. Full story...
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Savor the cultures of the Cape Fear

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The Cape Fear is a melting pot of cultures, and the Azalea Festival will showcase those at the Festival of Cultures. Full story...
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Azalea Triathlon kicks off tri season

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The North Carolina triathlon season has officially begun. This year's Azalea Triathlon kicked off the season on Saturday. Full story...
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Talk about long distance; Azalea Festival Queen calls in from China

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videoThis year's Azalea Festival Queen is former Miss America Heather French Henry. When Heather was crowned Miss Kentucky and Miss America in 2000, WWAY’s Chris Phillips was working in Louisville and interviewed her there. He spoke with her again yesterday over the phone. She's in China doing business but will soon be here to receive her crown. Full story...
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Former Miss America to reign over Azalea Festival

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video Heather French Henry won the crown of Miss America in 2000. She is also a fashion designer with her own clothing line. As Miss America and since, Henry has traveled the nation championing veteran's issues. That dedication ties into this year's Azalea Festival's focus on honoring the military. Full story...
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Azalea Festival Cake Challenge to offer cash prizes

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Still trying to decide whether to compete in this year's Azalea Festival Cake Challenge? How's this for incentive: cash prizes. Full story...
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Azalea Festival Cake Challenge looking for bakers

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Get your cake stand and piping bag ready, and put your diet on hold. The Azalea Festival Cake Challenge is on its way. Full story...
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Azalea Festival to celebrate different cultures

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The Azalea Festival is adding some international flavor. Full story...
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YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! John McEnroe headlines new Azalea Festival event

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video If you're going to add a new event to a long-standing tradition like the Azalea Festival, you might as well make a big statement. Few people know how to make big statements like John McEnroe. Full story...
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