Experience a weekend of vibrant festivities and natural beauty at the North Carolina Azalea Festival in downtown Wilmington. Join us for colorful parades, bustling street fairs, spectacular firework displays, nationally-known entertainment, and, of course, the breathtaking azaleas in full bloom.

Make sure to stop by the NCEL booth on Front Street while you're at the festival and discover our latest games and exciting prizes. Try your luck at Buy, Spin, and Win for a chance to take home exclusive NCEL-branded merchandise, ranging from T-shirts to many other great items!

For more information about the festival, please visit the official North Carolina Azalea Festival website at www.ncazaleafestival.org

Join the North Carolina Education Lottery as we return to THE ROCK to present the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black’s Tire NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway Easter Weekend. The NCEL will be in attendance during the Black’s Tire 200 (Friday) and NCEL 250 (Saturday) just outside of Rockingham Speedway’s main entrance. Stop by the NCEL trailer and enjoy the BUY, SPIN & WIN promotion for your chance to win NCEL 250 merchandise as we feature the newest scratch off tickets, fast play games, and Cash POP!

This year the North Carolina Education Lottery will select Lucke-Rewards members to be the Grand Marshal, Honorary Starter, and VIP Guests for the NCEL 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race held on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This once in a lifetime opportunity is the most exclusive way to experience the renovated race track in Richmond County. The winners will receive the complete VIP experience during the event, including garage walkthroughs, ride in a pace car ahead of the race, and access to a luxury suite during the race with their closest friend.

For more information regarding the NCEL 250 / Black’s Tire Service 200 race weekend, please visit the Rockingham Speedway website at www.rockingham-speedway.com

Join the North Carolina Education Lottery as we head to Downtown Raleigh for Brewgaloo. Brewgaloo is a two-day festival featuring over 110 craft breweries from around NC and partnering with local food trucks, vendors, and bands to bring you North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival!

Visit the NCEL booth located on Fayetteville Street to learn about our newest and exciting games! You can also Buy, Spin and Win for your chance to take home the latest NCEL branded merchandise ranging from T-shirts to many other great items!

For more information, please visit the Brewgaloo Festival website at: www.shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo

Nitro-fueled, four-wide excitement is back at zMax Dragway! Come on out to the North Carolina Education Lottery trailer in Concord, NC for the annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th. Located directly across from Charlotte Motor Speedway, the zMax Dragway races 4-wide at speeds over 300mph and every ticket is a pit pass! Come see your favorite drivers and their cars up-close before the festival of 40,000 horsepower! See the fastest in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories! Bring some earplugs and a neck brace, because it’s FAST and LOUD!

Stop by the NCEL trailer located outside the John Force Grand Stand to “Buy, Spin, and Win!”

For more information, visit Charlotte Motor Speedway website at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Come celebrate all things good and cheerful, southern and delightful at the Cheerwine Festival. Enjoy exclusive Cheerwine-inspired food, beer, and crafts from a diverse lineup of local and regional vendors that are only available on-site. Immerse yourself in Cheerwine’s southern history at this one-day festival while quenching your thirst with the iconic soft drink of the south.

While at Cheerwine Festival, visit the NCEL booth to learn about all of the lottery’s exciting games. You can also Buy, Spin, and Win for your chance to take home the latest NCEL branded merchandise, ranging from t-shirts to many other great items!

For more festival information, please visit the Cheerwine Festival website at: cheerwinefest.com

Join the North Carolina Education Lottery as we present the NCEL 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. During this weekend, the NCEL will be in attendance during the NCEL 200 (Friday), Xfinity Series Race (Saturday) and the Coca-Cola 600 (Sunday) just outside of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Avenue of Flags. Stop by the NCEL trailer and enjoy the BUY, SPIN & WIN promotion for your chance to win NCEL 200 merchandise as we feature the newest scratch off tickets, fast play games and Cash POP!

This year the North Carolina Education Lottery selected three Lucke-Rewards members to be the Grand Marshal, Honorary Starter and Pace Car Passenger for the NCEL 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race held on May 23, 2025. This once in a lifetime opportunity is an unique way of experiencing racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The winners will receive the complete VIP experience during the event, including pit passes, a behind the scenes look, and access to the exclusive pit suites for a bird’s eye view of the race with their closest friends.

For more information regarding the NCEL 200 / Xfinity Series Race / Coca Cola 600 weekend, please visit the Charlotte Motor Speedway website at: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Enjoy Charlotte’s largest food festival, the Taste of Charlotte. The event takes place over three days in Uptown Charlotte, on Tryon St, the heart of Center City Charlotte. You can savor delicious food while strolling the festival and enjoying three entertainment stages, performances, and interactive tours.

While at Taste of Charlotte, visit the NCEL booth located on Tryon Street to learn about all of the lottery’s exciting games. You can also Buy, Spin, and Win for your chance to take home the latest NCEL branded merchandise, ranging from t-shirts to many other great items!

For more information, please visit the Taste of Charlotte website at: www.tasteofcharlotte.com