2026 State of the Town Address & Dinner
Monday, Feb. 16 ~ 6 pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
The 2026 Wake Forest State of the Town Address & Dinner is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Since 2009 the Town of Wake Forest has partnered with the Wake Forest Rotary Club to sponsor the annual State of the Town Address and Dinner on the third Monday in February. The occasion offers Wake Forest citizens the opportunity to reflect on the Town's list of accomplishments during the previous year and learn about its goals in the coming months.
In addition to Mayor Ben Clapsaddle's State of the Town address, the evening will include a catered meal.
Several state and local elected officials typically attend, including members of the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners, Wake County Commissioners, and state legislators.
Ticket Information
Advance tickets are $15 (plus tax) per person and include a catered meal.
Tickets can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Renaissance Centre Box Office with cash, check, or credit card.
A limited number of tickets are available, so the event is expected to sell out. Dress for the occasion is business casual.
Attend Without a Ticket
Area residents are invited to attend the State of the Town Address without purchasing a ticket. Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. at the conclusion of the dinner portion of the program. The mayor's address typically begins between 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Watch the State of the Town Address
Mayor Clapsaddle's State of the Town Address will be replayed on Wake Forest TV 10 throughout March and April at 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. It will also be provided in streaming video on the Town website.
Community Support
A special thank you to our local contributors to the State of the Town Address & Dinner:
- Partner Sponsor - Wake Forest Rotary Club
- Table Centerpieces - Wake Forest Florist & Gifts
