5 things to do this weekend: Oktoberfest, Bike Fest – fests for all!
Triangle events to add to your daybook:
Southern Ideal Home Show
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh; $7-$9 (under 15 free); southernshows.com/hgss
The Triangle’s largest home and garden event will have 300 professional vendors, a showcase of local artists, the popular Brews & Bites stand and much more.
Oktoberfest
6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday; Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary; $15-$25; boothamphitheatre.com
This third annual event raises money for Alzheimers North Carolina while serving up Bavarian food, live entertainment, German beer and kids activities for attendees.
Carrboro Music Fest
Saturday-Sunday; Venues across Carrboro; free; carrboromusicfestival.com
This great two-day music festival showcases Triangle-area performers of all musical genres. There’s something here for everyone. And it’s free!
Get yer motor runnin’
Through Sunday; Downtown Raleigh; free; capitalcitybikefest.com
The family friendly Capital City BikeFest roars into downtown for its 12th year with live music on three stages, stunt shows, fashion shows, a “Wrestling and Worship” service (you know you want to check that out) and more.
Latino Fiesta
RESCHEDULED: Originally planned for this Saturday, this has been rescheduled for OCT. 8 because of soggy field conditions. All other details stand. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr., Durham; free; durhamnc.gov
Formerly the Latino Festival, the Latino Fiesta and Soccer Challenge will have a soccer tournament, food trucks, a family fun zone and more.
Fiesta del Pueblo
Noon-7 p.m. Sunday; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; elpueblo.org
This vibrant annual festival brings food, music, dancing and family activities to downtown. Look for Brazillian Arts Project, La Nueva Sensacion and lots of others performers.
This story was originally published September 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM with the headline "5 things to do this weekend: Oktoberfest, Bike Fest – fests for all!."