Peak Fest – May3, 2008
The annual Peak Fest that celebrates the “Peak of Good Living” will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008. This festival has grown from a small community day in a school parking lot to an event which draws hundreds of vendors and over 25,000 people to the streets of downtown Apex. Every year, the Apex Festival Commission plans a bigger and more exciting day.

Children enjoy the KidsZone area with rides and games, and artists and crafters provide lots of shopping opportunities. Festival food like cotton candy, hoagies, and ice cream is sure to please, but you must try some of the international fare like Thai chicken, Chinese noodles and Greek gyros. Local talent and family entertainment provide dance, song and comedy on the stages. The week of activities includes a golf tournament, athletic contests, barbecues, and shopping specials. Festival day begins with a pancake breakfast prepared and served by the Apex Rotary Club in the historic Salem St. Fire Station.

For more information or to request a vendor application call the Apex Festival Commission at 919 249-3402 or visit apexnc.org.

Olde Fashioned 4th of July in Historic Downtown Apex
Remember bike parades with everything decorated in red, white and blue and lots of games and water fun? Come to Apex on July 4th and bring your family and friends because we close the downtown street for just those events. Water balloons, chalk talk, a cakewalk and fishing pond, and even hula-hoop, limbo and bubble blowing contests delight young and not-so-young alike. Food concessions, clowns, and special entertainment provide hours of enjoyment for the entire family.

The highlight of the day is the children’s Parade of Wheels led by Uncle Sam. Hundreds of bikes, trikes, scooters, and even skaters decorated in red, white and blue parade down Salem Street in competition for ribbons and prizes. For information call the Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources at 919 249-3402 or visit apexnc.org.

Christmas on Salem Street
Apex welcomes in the holiday season every year with carolers and horse-drawn sleigh rides in a fairyland of white lights annually during the first weekend in December. On Friday night, everyone gathers in front of the Train Depot for carols and the official lighting of Apex’s Christmas tree. With the street closed to vehicles, historic Salem Street becomes a walking mall of twinkling lights and greenery, and shop owners beckon you inside with hot cider, cookies and a chance to win great prizes during Scrooge’s Scavenger Hunt. Listen for the jingle of bells and you’re sure to see Santa arrive in front of the Chamber. Then you can hop aboard a horse drawn sleigh for another view of Apex.

On Saturday, Santa and Mrs. Claus make a visit to Apex to read stories and listen to “wish lists” at the "Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus" held at the Salem St. Fire Station. Apex’s nighttime Christmas Parade that Saturday evening is a favorite for thousands of people. Sponsored by the Apex Jaycees, the parade features bands, floats, marching units, antique cars, and Santa Claus. Each year on the following Sunday afternoon, the Apex Historical Society hosts the annual Tour of Historic Homes. Tickets for this event are available in advance from several locations throughout Apex.

For more information on these holiday events, call the Apex Chamber of Commerce at 919 362-6456.