WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After nearly 20 years with the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Alison Baringer is no longer serving as the festival’s executive director.
The executive director position is now being advertised publicly, with the job posted on LinkedIn as the festival begins its search for new leadership.
WWAY reached out to the North Carolina Azalea Festival for additional details. In an email, Michael Franklin, the 2026 board president, said he will lead festival staff as preparations continue for this year’s event…