2008 Event Schedule

Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
Friday, July 4th

Celebrate our nation's birthday in spectacular style at Booth Amphitheatre for Cary's biggest Independence Day celebration ever. Come early and enjoy the beautiful setting and patriotic performances with the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony in what promises to make guests proud to be an American.

3pm - Gates Open
4pm - Indy Model Boat Regatta on Symphony Lake
3pm - 7pm - Family Fun Zone (games and prizes for kids)
3pm - 8pm - Ticket discounts on select upcoming events at Booth Amphitheatre.
Stop by the Box Office to check out the Independence Day Savings!
5:30pm - Ice Cream Eating Contest presented by Lumpy's Ice Cream (there will be prizes!)
5:45pm - Performance by the Cary Town Band
7:30pm - Performance by the North Carolina Symphony and Assistant Conductor, Joan Landry
Fireworks to follow concert

Free Performance, no tickets needed.

Make your holiday complete with a Star Spangled Swirl Bread. Pre-order today at www.GreatHarvestCary.com and you can pick it up at the Amphitheatre on the 4th of July!

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Small umbrellas,
Cameras, Coolers, Food & Beverages

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Salute to the Greatest Generation
William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor
Saturday, July 5th
Doors Open at 5pm; Show Starts at 7:30pm


Salute to the Greatest Generation, a tribute to the men and women who made America great during World War II.

Be sure to join us from 6:00 pm - 7:30pm on the lawn of Koka Booth Amphitheater for a hands-on pre-concert activity, the North Carolina Symphony Instrument Zoo. Musicians will demonstrate their instruments and give you the opportunity to try them out! Musical fun for the whole family!

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

This is a General Admission Show.
Click here to view seating.

In advance
$20 Lawn
Day of Event
$22 Lawn

Kids 12 and under are free on the lawn.

Items Allowed: Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Small umbrellas, Coolers, Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Blues in the Night
William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor
Saturday, July 12th
Doors Open at 5pm;
Show Starts at 7:30pm

Cephas & Wiggins, Piedmont Blues Duo Blues in the night, a journey through the history of blues and jazz in America.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

This is a General Admission Show.
Click here to view seating.

In advance
$20 Lawn
Day of Event
$22 Lawn

Kids 12 and under are free on the lawn.

Items Allowed: Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Small umbrellas, Cameras, Coolers, Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Take It To The Limit - The Music of The Eagles
Saturday, July 19th
Doors Open at 5pm;
Show Starts at 7:30pm

Experience this one-of-a-kind tribute to The Eagles with great hits like "Take it Easy", "Desperado", and "Hotel California".

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

This is a General Admission Show.
Click here to view seating.

In advance
$25 Lawn
Day of Event
$30 Lawn

Kids 12 and under are free on the lawn.

Items Allowed: Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Small umbrellas, Coolers, Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Idina Menzel - Tony Award Winning Actress - Singer/Songwriter
(Click here for her Bio)
Sunday, July 20th
Doors Open: 6:00pm Show Time: 7:30pm
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets on sale Saturday, June 21st and may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$50.00
Lawn (General Admission):
$35.00

Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$50.00

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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The Avett Brothers
with Jessica Lea Mayfield
Saturday, July 26th
Doors Open: 6:00pm
Show Time: 7:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

In Advance:
General Admission Lawn
$22.50
Reserved Table Seating
$37.50

Day of Show :
General Admission Lawn
$27.50
Reserved Table Seating
$42.50

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Sound Tribe Sector 9/ Umphrey's McGee
Thursday, July 31st
Doors Open: 5:30pm
Show Time: 6:30pm
Camera policy: TBD

In Advance
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$30

Day of Show
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$35

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Wilco with special guest Bon Iver
Friday, August 8th
Doors Open: 5:00pm Show Time: 7:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$37.50
Lawn (General Admission):
$22.50

Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$37.50

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest
Join us for a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin' and barbeque eatin'. 60+ Brews, up to 40 Bourbons and numerous BBQ tastes are available for sampling.

Saturday, August 9th
Noon - 6pm
Cameras are allowed for this event

Tickets On Sale: Friday, May 23rd at Noon
This is a General Admission event, Lawn seating only
VIP Tasting Glass:
In Advance $40
Valid from Noon-6pm. Includes admission into the event at noon, a souvenir tasting glass, a VIP class in the Tasting Theater, unlimited sampling, the opportunity to explore the show two hours prior to gate opening and an event novelty t-shirt.
Regular Tasting Glass:
In Advance $30
Day Of Event $35
Includes admission into the event at 2pm, a souvenir tasting glass, bourbon college classes, unlimited samples from 2pm - 6pm.
Designated Driver Ticket:
$20
Includes admission into the event only.

Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Visit www.beerandbourbon.com for event information.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages

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Live/Blues Traveler/Collective Soul
Saturday, August 16th
Doors Open: 5:00pm Show Time: 6:30pm
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$60
Lawn (General Admission):
$35
Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$60

Click here to view seating.

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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G.Love & Special Sauce & The John Butler Trio
Thursday, Augusts 21st
Doors Open: 5:00pm
Show Time: 6:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

In Advance
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$27.50

Day of Show
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$29

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

This is a General Admission Show
Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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4th Annual Carolina Music Festival
Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th
Doors Open: 2:00pm Show Time: 4:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets on sale Saturday, July 5th at 10am and may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$55.00
Lawn (General Admission):
$35.00

Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$55.00

Two-Day Lawn Passes available for $60 (quantities are limited)

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Regeneration Tour: The Human League, Belinda Carlisle , ABC, A Flock of Seagulls and Naked Eyes
Wednesday, August 27th
Doors Open: 5:00pm Show Time: 6:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$60
Lawn (General Admission):
$35
Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$60

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang
Thursday, August 28th
Doors Open: 6:00pm Show Time: 7:00pm
Camera policy: TBD

In Advance
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$27.50

Day of Show
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$29

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn

Click here to view seating.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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WRAL TV Presents Pops in the Park
Sunday, August 31st

4:30pm - Gates Open
5:00pm - Local performers
7:30pm - NC Symphony and The Legends of Beach
Fireworks Display at the concerts conclusion.

Event is Free to the public no tickets required.

Join WRAL TV for a FREE performance by the North Carolina Symphony and special guest, Legends of Beach featuring five of the original six members of The Embers! Members Jackie Gore and Johnny Barker, who wrote the hits "I Love Beach Music" and "Summertime's Calling Me," respectively will be on hand for this special evening of music. To learn more about the Legends of Beach visit www.legendsofbeach.com.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets, small umbrellas and Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Benefit Concert
Saturday, September 20th
Camera policy: TBD

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 31st at 10am.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Click here to view seating.

VIP table price - $250 - includes buffet and ticket to after party show at Deep South The Bar (closest to stage, No Cover).

Reserved Seating (closest to stage, No Cover):
$80
Lawn (General Admission):
$50
Reserved Table Seating (Behind Lawn; Covered):
$80

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn

Visit rockhallbenefit.com to learn more about the show and find clues for the lineup. Artists already scheduled to appear include Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple, Mark Farner, and Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult, along with former members of the John Entwistle Band. More artists to be announced soon!

Click Here To View Event Press Release

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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O.A.R. (….of a revolution)
Friday, September 26th
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Time: 7:30pm
Camera policy: TBD
Tickets on sale Friday, July 25th and may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

In Advance:
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$29.50

Day of Show :
General Admission Lawn & Reserved Table Seating
$32 .00

Kids 2 and under are free on the lawn.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

Click here to view seating.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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Pink Fest - presented by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Triangle Affiliate
Music, Laughter, Celebration & Hope
Sunday, October 5th
Doors Open: 1:00pm Event Times: 1:00pm - 6pm
Camera policy: Cameras Allowed

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support the NC Triangle Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure by enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. A variety of musical groups will fill the air with joy. Wonderful food will be provided free to all ticket-holders. Wandering artists and various activities will entertain the entire family. A silent auction and wonderful door-prizes will add excitement to the afternoon. A special ceremony will recognize breast cancer survivors and honor this year's Spirit of Survivorship Award winner. This is an event that no one will want to miss. Bring your family, gather your colleagues, call your friends and neighbors. Come and spend an afternoon in the park and start an October tradition. PinkFest: YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT.

Tickets on sale Saturday, July 5th at 10am and may be purchased in person at the Amphitheatre Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com

$15 Adults - General Admission Seating
$10 Kids ages 5 - 15 - General Admission Seating
$5 Breast Cancer Survivors - General Admission Seating

Prices increase by $5 after September 1st

Kids 4 and under are free on the lawn.

Items Allowed:
Lawn Chairs, Blankets and small umbrellas

Prohibited Items:
Food & Beverages


Let us pack your picnic for you!
Click here for details.

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