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Holly Springs, NC is a southwestern Wake County town marking its 150th year from July 2026 to May 2027. Below: upcoming events, Bass Lake and the other parks, greenways, the farmers market, history and estimated drive times, from official town pages.
- CountyWake Countyofficial town pages
- 2025 Estimate50,288Census Bureau estimate
- Growth Since 2020+21.9%estimate vs April 2020 base
- To RTPabout 28 minestimate, no traffic
About Holly Springs
Holly Springs began as a town of one square mile and 218 people; the town now says it has "grown to 19.88 square miles and about 47,321 residents" (the page does not date that figure). Its incorporation was ratified on January 26, 1877, and the 150th celebration runs from July 2026 to May 2027.
Bass Lake Park has boat rentals, fishing and a 1.9-mile lake loop. Sugg Farm has a nature play area, a sensory trail and a one-acre off-leash dog park, and hosts HollyFest. Mims Park holds natural springs and the grave of town founder G.B. Alford.
The Holly Springs Farmers Market is "one of the area's few year-round markets," open Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Biotech plants arrived from 2006 on, and UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital opened in November 2021.
Growth: From the town: "Starting life as a Town of one square mile and a population of 218, Holly Springs has grown to 19.88 square miles and about 47,321 residents." Census Bureau estimates put Holly Springs at 50,288 people in July 2025, +21.9% since April 2020. See Triangle growth towns.
Anything marked “Not confirmed” was not stated on an official page when we looked on November 3, 2026. Check with the town, venue or business before you go.
Holly Springs Events
This list updates itself from our checked North Carolina calendar: past events drop off each day. Every date was read on an official town, venue or organizer page; times or prices the page did not state say so.
12 upcoming events in Holly Springs on our checked calendar, next up: Comedian John Floyd (Nov 6); Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov 11); 150th Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony (Nov 14).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 3, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Holly Springs This Weekend (Nov 7-8, 2026)
No one-off events on our Holly Springs calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in North Carolina.
Upcoming Holly Springs Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedian John Floyd | Fri, Nov 6 (7:30 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | $20 Adults; $17 Seniors & Students |
| Veterans Day Ceremony | Wed, Nov 11 (11:00 AM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | FREE |
| 150th Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony | Sat, Nov 14 (11:00 AM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Price not confirmed on the official page |
| Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off (Holly Springs Farmers Market) | Sat, Nov 14 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Price not confirmed on the official page |
| Free Children's Movies at the Holly Springs Cultural Center | Wed, Nov 18 (10:00 AM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Free |
| Light the Springs (with 150th Anniversary elements) | Sat, Dec 5 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Price not confirmed on the official page |
| Happy Holly Days Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Price not confirmed on the official page |
| Comedian Bill Boronkay | Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (7:30 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | $20 Adults; $17 Seniors & Students |
| Black Expressions artist reception and live performance | Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (6:00 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Ticketed; Not confirmed: ticket price |
| Comedian Aaron Naylor | Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (7:30 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | $20 Adults; $17 Seniors & Students |
| 2027 Battle of the Badges Tournament | Apr 17-18, 2027 (8:00 AM-8:00 PM) | Holly Springs · Triangle | $10 per person per day or $20 for the weekend; 10 and under free |
Running for Weeks in Holly Springs
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Expressions art exhibition | Feb 1-Mar 31, 2027 (Time not confirmed on the official page) | Holly Springs · Triangle | Participation free for artists; Not confirmed: visitor price |
Holly Springs Events by Month
- November 2026 5 in Holly Springs
- December 2026 2 in Holly Springs
- January 2027 1 in Holly Springs
- February 2027 2 in Holly Springs
- March 2027 1 in Holly Springs
More nearby: The Triangle, NC.
Annual Events and Unconfirmed Dates
These return each year or had a date we could not fully confirm. The date shown is the last one an official page printed; plan with the organizer, not with this table.
| Event | Last Or Listed Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Fling | 2026-03-21 | North Main Athletic Complex | Annual; next date not announced |
| Wild About Nature | 2026-05-16 | Sugg Farm Park | Annual; next date not announced |
| July 5 Independence Day Celebration | 2026-07-05 | Sugg Farm | Annual; next date not announced |
| Canine-Con | 2026-09-19 | Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake | Annual; next date not announced |
| Haunted Trail | 2026-10-09 | Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake | Annual; next date not announced |
| HollyFest | 2026-10-31 | Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park | Annual; next date not announced |
Things to Do in Holly Springs
| Place | Type | Address | Hours | What It Is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Visitor Center | Attraction | 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Not confirmed: visitor center hours | Upper-deck visitor center with live ambassador animals, snacks, fishing bait and tackle, and boat rental check-in. |
| Holly Springs Cultural Center | Arts Venue | 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Facility hours during library renovations: Mon & Wed 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tue & Thu 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri… | Theater, dance and music venue with a 184-seat theater and outdoor stage and lawn. |
| W.E. Hunt Recreation Center | Attraction | 301 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Mon-Fri 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-6 p.m. | Town recreation center with fitness center, indoor walking track, gymnasium, game room and classrooms. |
| Holly Springs Farmers Market | Market | Outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine… | Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Year-round Saturday market with 40+ vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, seafood, honey and baked goods. |
| Downtown Holly Springs | Downtown | Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Not confirmed | Town center with shops, restaurants, Town Hall, Cultural Center, the farmers market and Mims Park; site of the Happy Holly Days parade. |
Parks and Greenways
| Place | Type | Address | Hours | Cost | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Park | Park | 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | 8 a.m. – sunset year-round | Not confirmed: park entry cost not stated; boat rentals… | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Bass Lake Park Trails (Lake Trail) | Greenway | 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | 8 a.m. – sunset year-round (park hours) | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Sugg Farm (Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake) | Park | 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | 7 a.m.-sunset year-round | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Nature Play Area & Sensory Trail at Sugg Farm | Park | 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | 7 a.m.-sunset year-round | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Dog Park at Sugg Farm | Park | 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Not confirmed: dog park hours | No fee (page: "There is no fee to use the dog park.") | Off-leash one-acre park with large-dog (over 30 lb) and small-dog… |
| Jones Park | Park | 405 School Days Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Sunrise – sunset year-round | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Mims Park | Nature Preserve | 350 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Sunrise – sunset year-round | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Veterans Park | Park | 600 Bikram Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Sunrise – sunset year-round | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Veterans Park Greenway | Greenway | 600 Bikram Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Womble Park (Parrish Womble Park) | Park | 1201 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Sunrise – sunset year-round; turf field Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat-Sun… | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Carl Dean Greenway | Greenway | Between Womble Park and Bass Lake Park, Holly Springs, NC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Oak Leaf Greenway | Greenway | Near Oakview Elementary, Holly Springs, NC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Page notes a water fountain with a dog bowl |
| Utley Creek Greenway | Greenway | Ballentine Street trailhead, Holly Springs, NC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
| Middle Creek Greenway | Greenway | Connects with Sunset Lake and Holly Springs roads, Holly Springs, NC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Town 'Additional Park Information' page: "Pets must be kept on a… |
Food and Drink
The Town of Holly Springs has no official restaurant directory we could read, so we list none here. The Saturday farmers market is the town’s own food listing.
Drive Times From Holly Springs
About these numbers: populations for 2025 are Census Bureau estimates (Vintage 2025, July 1, 2025), not counts. Growth is measured from the Census estimates base for April 1, 2020, so it can differ from the raw 2020 census count, and it includes land a town annexed after 2020, not only people moving in. Drive times are estimates routed on OpenStreetMap roads with no traffic, from each town’s Census map point; rush hour is often much slower.
Holly Springs History
| When | What Happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1838 | Archibald Leslie builds a Greek Revival home near the crossroads (now the Leslie-Alford-Mims house). | Official page |
| 1854 | Holly Springs Academy opens. | Official page |
| 1877 | The General Assembly ratifies incorporation on January 26 (papers filed in 1876). | Official page |
| 1908 | The first public school opens; the site now holds the Cultural Center. | Official page |
| 1967 | A water bond passes 107 to 14, funding the first waterworks. | Official page |
| 2021 | UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital opens in November. | Official page |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Holly Springs Farmers Market?
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, year-round, according to the town’s market page.
Can I rent a boat at Bass Lake?
The town’s Bass Lake Park page lists boat rentals. Check the park page for the current season and prices.
How far is Holly Springs from Research Triangle Park?
About 28 minutes and 21.4 road miles with no traffic, by our routing estimate from the town’s Census map point. Rush hour takes longer.
Is Holly Springs part of the Triangle?
Yes. This guide places Holly Springs in the Triangle region. See the Triangle region guide for every town.
Sources
- Town of Holly Springs, Growth and history (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Town of Holly Springs, Bass Lake Park (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Holly Springs Farmers Market (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Holly Springs 150th timeline (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Downtown Holly Springs (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates (sub-est2025.csv) (read Nov 3, 2026)
- OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (drive-time estimates, no traffic) (computed Nov 3, 2026)
Checked November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
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