“The Peak of Good Living”

May 4, 2013 – Historic Downtown Apex  9:00AM – 5:00PM

Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive during Peakfest!  For more than thirty years, Peakfest has brought families together for a day of fun, food and fellowship. The event, which is referred to as an arts and crafts festival, has deep roots within the Apex community.  What started as a small community day in a school parking lot has grown into an event that draws hundreds of vendors and over 15,000 people to the streets of downtown Apex.  Every year, the Apex Festival Commission plans a bigger and more exciting day.

Peakfest was started to bring residents from the suburban neighborhoods into downtown Apex. Today, we still strive to bring an awareness to our blossoming downtown, which is the envy of many of our neighboring towns. Salem Street has a variety of shops, restaurants and services that make it a great place to go to for an afternoon or evening of good food and great finds.

Peakfest is the largest public event in Apex and, it is about more than fun.  Live music all day, artist of every kind (jewelry, pottery, watercolor and acrylic), a car show, entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and so much more!

Vendors are charged a fee to participate and businesses become sponsors, helping to offset the expenses of the day. 

The Apex Festival Commission is responsible for hosting the event.  They are a group of volunteers who donate their time year round. The members are:

Chair:  Brenda Steen, Apex Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair: David Dillon, Town of Apex Deputy Fire Marshal

Food Concessions: Angela Reincke

Vendor Coordinator: Angela Reincke

Logistics: John Brown,  Town of Apex, Director of Parks and Recreation

Entertainment: Rick Gardner, NC State University

Finance: Lashonza Brown,  Suntrust Branch Manager, downtown Apex

Media Relations: Lisa Wilder, Wilder Communications

Downtown Apex Liaison: Olivia Scott,  Promotional Partners