SpringsFest 2025
SpringsFest is an annual celebration of Holly Springs sponsored by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce and featuring live music, local businesses and organizations, a car show, hot dog eating contest, the new social district, and more!
The day began with performances by some of the talented musicians from School of Rock in Holly Springs. One musician channeled his Inner Jimi Hendrix and performed The National Anthem followed by several songs with the entire band.
Frankie Frankk’s Hot Dog Cart held the SpringsFest Hot Dog Contest.
For me this was the highlight of the day. The cars are cool, the music was great … but watching 4 folks battle it out in America’s real past time - grilling dogs - was the main event.
The contestants lined up at noon - it was clear they were prepared.
As it began, I’m not sure they all knew what they were getting into.
There were a few moments of concern
Eventually the 5-minute timer ran down and the winner was clear!
It wasn’t just hot dogs and rock-n-roll, though. In true Holly Springs fashion, there was also plenty of beer with Bombshell, Carolina Brewing Company, and Local Time all pouring quality brews for the locals enjoying the new social district.
If hot dogs aren’t your thing, there was a food truck rodeo with plenty of options from around the Triangle.
The main event, though, was the vendors. Local businesses and organizations were setup throughout downtown showcasing their services and connecting with locals. As a long-time resident of Holly Springs I am constantly surprised by the wide variety of talented people we have who serve the community. Everything was represented from humans to pets, health and wellness to home improvement, vinyl windows to vinyl records - these small businesses are the lifeblood of Holly Springs and the surrounding area, and it was great to be able to talk with and photograph many of them!
Pro Tip: if you’re a small business and want to be featured on HS150, click on that “Help Needed!” link above!
The car show was definitely a fan favorite. With everything from classic to modern, mini to massive - who doesn’t love appreciating the beauty of clean lines and vintage design?
See you at SpringsFest 2026!
