Music Festivals 2026–2027
North Carolina Cities and Towns
Asheboro, Asheville, Beech Mountain, Benson, Black Mountain, Boone, Brasstown, Brevard, Burnsville, Carrboro, Cary, Charlotte, Cherokee, Clayton, Concord, Creedmoor, Cullowhee, Dallas, Denton, Dublin, Dudley, Durham, Eden, Edenton, Elkin, Fayetteville, Four Oaks, Greensboro, Hamlet, Hampstead, Hendersonville, Hickory, Hiddenite, High Point, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holly Ridge, Huntersville, Jamestown, Kernersville, Kings Mountain, Kure Beach, Laurinburg, Lexington, Lincolnton, Lumberton, Marion, Matthews, Morehead City, Morganton, Mount Airy, Murfreesboro, New Bern, Newton, North Wilkesboro, Ocean Isle Beach, Oxford, Raeford, Raleigh, Randleman, Robbins, Robbinsville, Salisbury, Sapphire, Shelby, Siler City, Sneads Ferry, Sparta, Statesville, Swannanoa, Taylorsville, Thomasville, Troutman, Valdese, Vale, Waynesville, West Jefferson, Whiteville, Williamston, Wilmington, Wilson, Winston-Salem, WintervilleAttend Your Favorite Music Festivals in North Carolina
July 1 - 29, 2026
Open Air Market - July
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
June 28 - August 1, 2026
Swannanoa Gathering
Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC
Status: Updated 5/14/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
July 27 - August 1, 2026
National Black Theatre Festival
HanesBrands Theatre, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
This North Carolina Performing Arts Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be .
July 29 - August 1, 2026
North Carolina Watermelon Festival
Historic District, Murfreesboro, NC
Status: Updated 6/12/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $1. This event will also include: agricultural parade, street dances.
July 30 - August 1, 2026
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Asheville High School Auditorium, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 11/19/2025
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $60. This event will also include: youth talent celebration, aug. 1, 2:00-4:00
July 30 - August 1, 2026
Robbins Farmers Day
Downtown, Robbins, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-12 midnight; Sat 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: horse parade, carnival rides, animal demos, antique tractor show.
July 31 - August 1, 2026
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $39 - $130.
August 1 - 2, 2026
Arts and Crafts at Sappire Valley - August
Sapphire Valley, Sapphire, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include games for kids of all ages.
June 1 - August 3, 2026
Summer Institute and Festival
Various Locations, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 1/5/2026
This North Carolina Classical Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba.
June 19 - August 7, 2026
Music on Main Street
Welcome Center, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 6/4/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
June 20 - August 8, 2026
Street Dance
Welcome Center, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
August 7 - 8, 2026
Waldensian Festival
Downtown Valdese, Valdese, NC
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7pm-11pm; Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: car show, winetasting, local historical attractions, kids area.
August 7 - 8, 2026
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair
Town Square, Burnsville, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 8 - 9, 2026
Sourwood Festival
Downtown, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include large children's area.
August 14, 2026
Laurinburg After Five - August
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
August 14, 2026
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - August
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 6/30/2025
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm.
August 12 - 15, 2026
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Happy Holiday RV Village, Cherokee, NC
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 6pm-8:30pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-9:30pm; Sat 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $120. This event will also include camping available in park.
August 15, 2026
Honeybee Festival
Fourth of July Park, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 7/7/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
August 15, 2026
Liquid Summer
3400 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $85.
June 19 - August 21, 2026
Downtown Summer Jazz
Corpening Plaza, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 6/14/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 21, 2026
Asheville Downtown After Five - August
Downtown, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm.
August 1 - 22, 2026
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - August
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 7/21/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
August 22, 2026
North Carolina BeachBlast Festival
Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: hula hoop and watermelon eating contest, massive beach ball drop, rides, inflatables.
August 22 - 23, 2026
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/23/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' area, interactive art.
August 5 - 26, 2026
Open Air Market - August
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
June 5 - August 28, 2026
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
Jones House Community Center, Boone, NC
Status: Updated 5/26/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
June 27 - August 29, 2026
An Appalachian Evening, Summer Concert Series
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm; Sun-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $10 - $40. This event will also include: regional artisan gallery, artisan drive about, silent auction, schoolhouse cafe.
July 11 - August 29, 2026
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 11/19/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
August 29, 2026
Mosh Fest
Wright Memorial Event Center, Eden, NC
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $25.
August 1 - 30, 2026
The Raleigh Market - August
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
August 27 - 30, 2026
Winterville Watermelon Festival
Winterville Recreation Park, Winterville, NC
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 1pm-6pm.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Woodmill Winery's Annual Grape Stomp Festival
WoodMill Winery, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include grape stomp contest! all ages.
August 29 - 30, 2026
Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show - August
Kelsey-Hutchinson (Founders) Park, Highlands, NC
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: demonstrations, live music.
September 5, 2026
Holly Ridge Liberty Festival
Holly Ridge Municipal Park, Holly Ridge, NC
Status: Updated 7/19/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-10pm.
September 5 - 6, 2026
African American Cultural Festival
Heart of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: family village, village tent.
September 5 - 6, 2026
Silk Hope Old Fashioned Farmers Day
Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, Siler City, NC
Status: Updated 7/26/2026
This North Carolina Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5.
September 5 - 6, 2026
The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival
Oak Hollow Festival Park, High Point, NC
Status: Updated 7/9/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $30 - $325.
September 2 - 7, 2026
Hickory American Legion Fair
Fairgrounds, Newton, NC
Status: Updated 3/27/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Mon 2pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $7. This event will also include: kiddie pedal tractor contest, sunday; livestock judging all week.
September 4 - 7, 2026
Matthews Alive Festival
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 11/29/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm; Mon 9am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, kids' activities, carnival, indoor exhibits.
September 4 - 7, 2026
North Carolina Apple Festival
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: road race, parades, bike tour, gem and mineral show.
September 11, 2026
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - September
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm.
September 4 - 12, 2026
Iredell County Agricultural Fair
Iredell Fairgrounds, Troutman, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Tue-Wed, Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Mon, Thu 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5.
September 11 - 12, 2026
NC Hot Sauce Contest
Historic Downtown Oxford, Oxford, NC
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 28 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm. This event will also include: pepper eating contest, craft show, garden sale, children's activities, car show.
September 11 - 12, 2026
Historic Morganton Festival
Downtown Morganton, Morganton, NC
Status: Updated 7/14/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include kids and teen amusements.
September 12, 2026
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $60 - $120.
September 12, 2026
Day in the Park Festival
High Point City Lake Park, Jamestown, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm. This event will also include: kids craft activities, historical games, inflatables, carousel, train.
September 12, 2026
Carolina Crafted Market
Frank and Sue Jones Amphitheater, Newton, NC
Status: Updated 6/1/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
September 12, 2026
Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival
LeBauer Park, Downtown, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm. This event will also include kidzone with numerous activities located at the miriam p. brenner children's museum.
September 12, 2026
Four Oaks Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show
Main Street- Four Oaks, Four Oaks, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-3:30pm. This event will also include award ceremony with trophy's & prizes.
September 12, 2026
Acorn Festival
Downtown, Four Oaks, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-3:30pm. This event will also include: games, rides.
September 12, 2026
Festival For the Eno
West Point on the Eno City Park, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $140. This event will also include: demos, working grist mill, environmental exhibits, kids' stuff, hands on activities.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Yiasou Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $3.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Goombay Festival
Pack Square | Reuter Terrace | Roger McGuire Green, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include african american/caribbean cultural activities.
September 11 - 19, 2026
Cabarrus County Fair
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun, Thu 1pm-10pm; Mon-Wed 4pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $20.
September 18 - 19, 2026
Eden Riverfest
Uptown Eden, Eden, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: river excursions, games, kids zone, special demonstrations, bmx, chainsaw carver, etc.
September 18 - 19, 2026
Hog Day Festival
Downtown, Hillsborough, NC
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-6pm.
September 19, 2026
Brevard Plein Air Festival
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5+ food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include art sale.
September 19, 2026
Mountain Heritage Festival
Downtown, Sparta, NC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4:30pm. This event will also include: kids' events, craft demonstrations.
September 19, 2026
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $50 - $85.
September 19, 2026
Dublin Peanut Festival
Downtown, Dublin, NC
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
September 19, 2026
Creedmoor Music Festival
Downtown, Creedmoor, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 45 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
September 18 - 20, 2026
North Carolina Folk Festival
Downtown, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 3/26/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-8pm. This event will also include: family stage, folklife area.
September 19 - 20, 2026
Centerfest Arts Festival
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 5 stages with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: trackless train, aerial dance, clown, kids zone activities, face painting, henna, and more.
September 20, 2026
La Fiesta Del Pueblo
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: children's carnival, health fair, public safety fair, justice fair.
July 10 - September 25, 2026
The Blakeslee Concert Series
Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area, Kure Beach, NC
Status: Updated 7/7/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
September 21 - 26, 2026
Mayberry Days
Various Venues, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $50. This event will also include: golf, celebrity look-alikes, kids' area, games, contests, checker tournament.
September 21 - 26, 2026
Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids area, arts demonstration area, chainsaw competition, car show.
September 25 - 26, 2026
Carolina Stampede Music Fest
Downtown, Williamston, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm.
September 25 - 26, 2026
International Folk Festival
Downtown, Festival Park, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, international cafe, kids area, food truck alley, gala.
September 25 - 26, 2026
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
Community Center Grounds, Sneads Ferry, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $2 - $5. This event will also include: carnival, parade, pony rides, dancing, beer/wine garden.
September 26, 2026
Apple Festival
Historic Bethabara Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
September 26, 2026
Blue Ridge Pride Festival
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
September 26, 2026
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Elkin, NC, Elkin, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: kids zone, giant pumpkin weigh-off.
September 26, 2026
Wine & Food Festival
Symphony Park @ South Park Mall, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $39 - $75.
September 26, 2026
Everybody's Day Festival
Historic Downtown, Thomasville, NC
Status: Updated 7/20/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include children's area.
September 26, 2026
Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts
Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC
Status: Updated 12/29/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: children's area, museum tours, folk art demonstrations, geology.
January 3 - September 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 5 - 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market - September
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 24 - 27, 2026
Benson Mule Days
Downtown and Chamber Park, Benson, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 100 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $25. This event will also include: parade, rodeo, carnival, mule events, dances.
September 25 - 27, 2026
Festival in the Park
Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/22/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 32 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's art area, family fun zone rides.
September 27, 2026
Carrboro Music Festival
Downtown, Various Venues, Carrboro, NC
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 20 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-7pm. This event will also include kids' area.
September 29 - October 3, 2026
Chowan County Regional Fair
American Legion Fairgrounds, Edenton, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Thu 4pm-10:30pm; Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11:30pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $25.
October 3, 2026
Pink Cupcake Walk
Truist Field, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and National talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-12pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $45.
October 3, 2026
Farm City Day
Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 5/13/2026
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include all listed below.
October 3, 2026
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Downtown, North Wilkesboro, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 100 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-5pm. This event will also include: appalachian heritage demos, antique machinery, petting zoo.
October 3, 2026
Asheboro Fall Festival
Downtown, Asheboro, NC
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9:30am-5:30pm. This event will also include parade.
October 2 - 4, 2026
North Carolina Seafood Festival
Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50+ food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: 8k race, rides, nat'l oyster shucking, cooking demos, boat show, blessing fishing fleet.
October 3 - 4, 2026
Wilmington Riverfest
Downtown, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10:30am-5pm. This event will also include: kid's zone, bmx show, fireworks display, children's stage, wfd / wpd / nhcsd displays.
October 3 - 4, 2026
Arts and Crafts at Sapphire Valley - October
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include games for kids of all ages.
October 3 - 4, 2026
John C. Campbell Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Status: Updated 6/1/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $12. This event will also include: kids' activities, craft demonstrations, 2 stages of music and dance performances.
October 9, 2026
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - October
Downtown, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-7pm.
October 1 - 10, 2026
Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair
Robeson County Fairgrounds, Lumberton, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: carnival, contests, demolition derby, kids' activities, concerts.
October 1 - 10, 2026
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, Dudley, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Tue, Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11pm; Wed, Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $4 - $7.
October 10, 2026
Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival
Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: children's activities, storytelling, historic tours, and encampment.
October 10, 2026
Mountain Glory Festival
Main Street, Marion, NC
Status: Updated 4/7/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12-15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, best dressed pet contest.
October 1 - 11, 2026
Cleveland County Fair
Fairgrounds, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 32 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun, Wed 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8.
October 2 - 11, 2026
Carolina Classic Fair
Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 4/24/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have flea market exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
October 9 - 11, 2026
Hickory Oktoberfest
Union Square & Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: children's area, amusement rides, carnival games, demonstrations.
October 9 - 11, 2026
Cotton Ginning Days
Dallas Park, Dallas, NC
Status: Updated 7/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun, Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: antique engines, operating cotton gin, kids' fair area, heritage village.
October 9 - 11, 2026
Autumn Leaves Festival
Downtown, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: demonstrations, kids area.
October 10 - 11, 2026
51st Annual OctoberTour | Historic Home Tour
Historic Hall House Museum Lawn, Salisbury, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $35.
October 10 - 11, 2026
New Bern Mumfest
Downtown Streets and Waterfront, New Bern, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 1 stage with talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6:30pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: purina incredible dog show, aerial acrobatics, street performers, kids shows, amusements.
October 16 - 17, 2026
Harvest Festival
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: antique farming, heritage demos, children's games, live animals, quilt show.
October 17, 2026
Lincoln County Apple Festival
Downtown, Lincolnton, NC
Web: lincolncountyapplefestival.com
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 55 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, wrestling, live music, farmer's market, agricultural exhibits.
October 17, 2026
Taylorsville Apple Festival
Downtown, Taylorsville, NC
Status: Updated 3/17/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 65 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids corner, demonstrations, games, 5k race, train rides, puppets, carriage rides.
October 17, 2026
NC Liver Mush Festival
Uptown Shelby Courtsquare, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: kids parade, kids' zone, pet festival, liver mush eating contest, recipe contest.
October 17, 2026
38th Apple Harvest Festival
Historic Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
October 17, 2026
NC Fall Festival Raeford
Main Street Raeford, Raeford, NC
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 26 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
October 16 - 18, 2026
Carolina Balloonfest
Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville, NC
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This North Carolina Air Show-Balloon Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8:30pm; Sat 7am-8:30pm; Sun 7am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $35. This event will also include: 50 balloons, wine & craft beer tasting, balloon rides, children's area, entertainment.
October 17 - 18, 2026
North Carolina Oyster Festival
OIB Town Center Park, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Status: Updated 6/5/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: music, food, crafts, and contests.
October 24, 2026
The Barbecue Festival
Main Street, Lexington, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 7 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8:30am-6pm. This event will also include: car show, rides, games, children's area.
October 24, 2026
Nascar Day Festival
Downtown, Randleman, NC
Web: randlemanchamber.com
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm. This event will also include car displays / children's games & amusements/car show (fee)
October 24, 2026
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $65 - $120.
October 15 - 25, 2026
North Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: competitons, rides, games, ag exhibits.
October 22 - 25, 2026
Clayton Harvest Festival
Main Street & Town Square, Clayton, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 10am-9pm.
October 31, 2026
Fun on the Farm
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4:30pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
October 31, 2026
Seaboard Festival Day
Downtown, Hamlet, NC
Status: Updated 5/6/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: antiques, craft demonstrations.
November 7, 2026
NC Pecan Music Festival
Downtown Whiteville, NC, Whiteville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm. This event will also include: car show, kids block.
November 7, 2026
Taste of China Festival
310 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 4/18/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' activities.
November 7 - 8, 2026
North Carolina Spot Festival
Open field, Hampstead, NC
Status: Updated 7/15/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: inflatable rides, axe throwing, dancing, shopping, cornhole.
November 7 - 8, 2026
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
Downtown Street, Wilson, NC
Status: Updated 7/15/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm.
November 14 - 15, 2026
Amigos International Festival
Ogden Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 7/24/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include kids fiesta.
October 3 - November 22, 2026
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville, NC
Status: Updated 6/17/2026
This North Carolina Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 16 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $24 - $38. This event will also include: jousting tournament, games and rides, historical demonstrations.
November 28, 2026
Beech Mountain Holiday Market
Parks and Recreation Building, Beech Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: games, kids area.
November 28, 2026
Sparta Christmas Holiday Parade
Downtown Sparta, Sparta, NC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-3pm.
November 1 - 29, 2026
The Raleigh Market - November
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
December 5, 2026
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Kerr Scott Bldg at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10.
December 5, 2026
Christmas in the Mountains
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm. This event will also include breakfast with santa.
December 5, 2026
Light Up the Night
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-8pm. This event will also include: chamber of commerce holiday parade, ice skating, caroling and music.
November 27 - December 30, 2026
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include kids' activities.
November 27 - December 31, 2026
Country Christmas Train - December
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $6 - $20. This event will also include: music, christmas story in church, movie, roasting marshmellows, pony ride carousel.
December 31, 2026
First Night Raleigh
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 2pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $12 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.
January 1, 2027
AADE Kwanzaafest
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 7/16/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-5:30pm.
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