North Carolina Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Music Festival Gigs 2025–2026
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Music Festival Gigs 2025–2026


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Laurinburg After Five - July
July 11, 2025

Laurinburg After Five - July

Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC

Status: Updated 5/23/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Laurinburg/Scotland County Chamber of Commerce.
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.
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - July
July 11, 2025

West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - July

Downtown, West Jefferson, NC

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

A Gallery-Exhibition Event organized by Ashe County Arts Council.
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.
North Carolina Blackberry Festival
July 11 - 12, 2025

North Carolina Blackberry Festival

Historic Downtown Lenoir NC, Lenoir, NC

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

A Festival organized by DLDA - Downtown Lenoir Development Association.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm. This event will also include: world's largest patchwork of blackberry cobbler, blueridge heritage music trail.
Ridgeway Canteloupe Festival
July 12, 2025

Ridgeway Canteloupe Festival

Cantaloupe Packing Shed, Norlina, NC

Status: Updated 5/24/2025

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ridgeway Historical Society.
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Coon Dog Day Festival
July 12, 2025

Coon Dog Day Festival

Downtown, Saluda, NC

Status: Updated 4/13/2025

A Festival organized by Coon Dog Day.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-9pm. This event will also include: parade, akc event, contest, kid's area.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
July 10 - 13, 2025

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

MacRae Meadows, Grandfather Mountain, Linville, NC

Status: Updated 1/28/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Inc..
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 4 stages with International and Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $. This event will also include: athletic events, sheepherding, track & field.
Festival on the Square
July 11 - 13, 2025

Festival on the Square

Hayesville Square, Hayesville, NC

Status: Updated 5/23/2025

A Festival organized by Clay County Historical and Arts Council.
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and closed food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7pm-10pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include kids' painting.
Rhythm & Brews Concert Series - July
July 17, 2025

Rhythm & Brews Concert Series - July

Downtown, Hendersonville, NC

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

A Music Festival organized by Downtown Hendersonville.
This North Carolina Music Festival 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 Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July
July 5 - 19, 2025

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 5/20/2025

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat closed, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 10am-4pm.
North Carolina Peach Festival
July 17 - 19, 2025

North Carolina Peach Festival

Downtown - Fitzgerald Park, Candor, NC

Status: Updated 11/15/2024

A Festival organized by Town of Candor.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: games, cooking contest, helicopter rides, kids area, inflatables, train rides.
China Grove Farmers Day
July 18 - 19, 2025

China Grove Farmers Day

Main Street, China Grove, NC

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

A Festival organized by Town of China Grove.
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: antique farm equipment, contests.
Front Street Arts & Crafts Show
July 19, 2025

Front Street Arts & Crafts Show

Downtown, Front and Church Streets, Dillsboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A Craft Show organized by Dillsboro Merchants Association.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July
July 17 - 20, 2025

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July

Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 6/3/2025

An Art Show organized by Southern Highland Craft Guild.
This North Carolina Art Show will have 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 . Admission tickets are $12. This event will also include: demonstrating crafters, children's workshops.
Downtown Monroe Music on Main - July
July 25, 2025

Downtown Monroe Music on Main - July

Downtown, Monroe, NC

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

A Festival Concert organized by City of Monroe, Downtown Monroe.
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 6:30pm-9:30pm. This event will also include dowtown merchants will be open for business.
Olde-Time and Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention
July 25 - 26, 2025

Olde-Time and Bluegrass Fiddler's Convention

Ashe County Park, Jefferson, NC

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

A Bluegrass Festival organized by Ashe County Arts Council.
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: camping, children's playground.
Hillbilly Jam
July 25 - 26, 2025

Hillbilly Jam

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

A Country Music Festival organized by Hillbilly Jam.
This North Carolina Country Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include car and bike show.
The Raleigh Market - July
July 5 - 27, 2025

The Raleigh Market - July

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
Open Air Market - July
July 2 - 30, 2025

Open Air Market - July

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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.
Street Dance
June 21 - August 2, 2025

Street Dance

Visitor Center, Hendersonville, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Bluegrass Festival organized by Henderson County TDA.
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 .
Eastern Music Festival
June 28 - August 2, 2025

Eastern Music Festival

Guilford College and Other Locations, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Eastern Music Festival.
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $210.
Swannanoa Gathering
June 29 - August 2, 2025

Swannanoa Gathering

Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Warren Wilson College.
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 .
North Carolina Watermelon Festival
July 30 - August 2, 2025

North Carolina Watermelon Festival

Historic District, Murfreesboro, NC

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

A Festival organized by NC Watermelon Festival, Inc..
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.
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
July 31 - August 2, 2025

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Asheville High School Auditorium, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Folk Heritage Committee.
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 - $55. This event will also include: youth talent celebration, aug. 2, 2:00-4:00
Robbins Farmers Day
July 31 - August 2, 2025

Robbins Farmers Day

Downtown, Robbins, NC

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

A Festival organized by Robbins Farmers Day.
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.
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair
August 1 - 2, 2025

Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair

Town Square, Burnsville, NC

Status: Updated 4/22/2025

A Craft Show organized by Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce.
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 .
Summer Institute and Festival
June 7 - August 3, 2025

Summer Institute and Festival

Various Locations, Brevard, NC

Status: Updated 6/2/2023

A Classical Music Festival organized by 185 Productions.
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.
Arts and Crafts at Sappire Valley - August
August 2 - 3, 2025

Arts and Crafts at Sappire Valley - August

Sapphire Valley, Sapphire, NC

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

A Craft Show organized by Sapphire Valley Master Association.
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.
Laurinburg After Five - August
August 8, 2025

Laurinburg After Five - August

Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Laurinburg/Scotland County Chamber of Commerce.
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.
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - August
August 8, 2025

West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - August

Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

A Gallery-Exhibition Event organized by Ashe County Arts Council.
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.
Music on Main Street
June 13 - August 9, 2025

Music on Main Street

Welcome Center, Hendersonville, NC

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Henderson County TDA.
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 .
Waldensian Festival
August 8 - 9, 2025

Waldensian Festival

Downtown Valdese, Valdese, NC

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

A Festival organized by Town of Valdese.
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.
Sourwood Festival
August 9 - 10, 2025

Sourwood Festival

Downtown, Black Mountain, NC

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

A Festival organized by Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce.
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: large children's area, petting zoo, pony rides.
Asheville Downtown After Five
April 18 - August 15, 2025

Asheville Downtown After Five

Downtown, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 3/25/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Asheville Downtown Association.
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 .
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
August 14 - 16, 2025

North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival

Tom Johnson Camping World, Marion, NC

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

A Bluegrass Festival organized by Jordan Entertainment/ Classic Promotions.
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 Thu-Sat 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $120. This event will also include camping available in park.
Honeybee Festival
August 16, 2025

Honeybee Festival

Fourth of July Park, Kernersville, NC

Status: Updated 7/6/2025

A Festival organized by Kernersville Parks & Recreation.
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.
Downtown Summer Jazz
June 20 - August 22, 2025

Downtown Summer Jazz

Corpening Plaza, Winston-Salem, NC

Status: Updated 5/2/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership.
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 . This event will also include kids' activities.
Shindig on the Green
July 5 - August 23, 2025

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Festival organized by Folk Heritage Committee.
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 .
North Carolina BeachBlast Festival
August 23, 2025

North Carolina BeachBlast Festival

Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, NC

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

A Music Festival organized by City of Kings Mountain Tourism and Events Department.
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.
Woodmill Grape Stomp
August 23 - 24, 2025

Woodmill Grape Stomp

WoodMill Winery, Vale, NC

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

A Craft Show organized by Woodmill Winery.
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 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm.
Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show - August
August 23 - 24, 2025

Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show - August

Kelsey-Hutchinson (Founders) Park, Highlands, NC

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

A Craft Show organized by Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands.
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.
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
August 23 - 24, 2025

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Downtown Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC

Status: Updated 9/27/2024

A Craft Show organized by Town of Cary / Cary Art Daze.
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.
Open Air Market - August
August 6 - 27, 2025

Open Air Market - August

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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.
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
June 6 - August 29, 2025

Summer Concerts at the Jones House

Jones House Community Center, Boone, NC

Status: Updated 4/16/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Watauga Arts Council.
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 .
An Appalachian Evening, Summer Concert Series
June 28 - August 30, 2025

An Appalachian Evening, Summer Concert Series

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

A Festival Concert organized by Stecoah Valley Center.
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 closed, Mon 10am-, Tue 10am-, Wed 10am-, Thu 10am-, Fri closed, Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sun closed, Mon 10am-, Tue 10am-, Wed 10am-, Thu 10am-, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sun closed, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sun closed, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sun closed, Mon 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $40. This event will also include: regional artisan gallery, artisan drive about, silent auction, schoolhouse cafe.
The Raleigh Market - August
August 2 - 31, 2025

The Raleigh Market - August

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
Silk Hope Old Fashioned Farmers Day
August 30 - 31, 2025

Silk Hope Old Fashioned Farmers Day

Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, Siler City, NC

Status: Updated 5/20/2025

A Reenactment Event organized by Silk Hope Ruritan Club.
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. This event will also include: molasses making, steam equipment, cotton gin and press, blacksmith, sawmill, grist mill.
Hickory American Legion Fair
August 27 - September 1, 2025

Hickory American Legion Fair

Fairgrounds, Newton, NC

Status: Updated 4/11/2025

A State Fair organized by Hickory American Legion Fair.
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.
Matthews Alive Festival
August 29 - September 1, 2025

Matthews Alive Festival

Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC

Status: Updated 1/23/2025

A Festival organized by Matthews Alive, Inc..
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market 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.
North Carolina Apple Festival
August 29 - September 1, 2025

North Carolina Apple Festival

Downtown, Hendersonville, NC

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A Festival organized by North Carolina Festival, Inc..
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.
Iredell County Agricultural Fair
August 29 - September 6, 2025

Iredell County Agricultural Fair

Iredell Fairgrounds, Troutman, NC

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

A State Fair organized by Kiwanis Club of Statesville.
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-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Mon 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5.
Yiasou Greek Festival
September 5 - 7, 2025

Yiasou Greek Festival

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Charlotte, NC

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral - NC.
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.
Goombay Festival
September 5 - 7, 2025

Goombay Festival

Pack Square | Reuter Terrace | Roger McGuire Green, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 6/4/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by YMI Cultural Center.
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.
Cabarrus County Fair
September 5 - 13, 2025

Cabarrus County Fair

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC

Status: Updated 4/14/2025

A State Fair organized by Cabarrus County Fair.
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 1pm-10pm, Mon 4pm-10pm, Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $20.
Acorn Festival
September 13, 2025

Acorn Festival

Downtown, Four Oaks, NC

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

A Festival organized by Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce.
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.
North Carolina Folk Festival
September 12 - 14, 2025

North Carolina Folk Festival

Downtown, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

A Festival organized by North Carolina Folk Festival.
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.
Four Oaks Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
September 13 - 14, 2025

Four Oaks Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet

Main Street- Four Oaks, Four Oaks, NC

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce.
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-Sun 8am-3:30pm. This event will also include award ceremony with trophy's & prizes.
Eden Riverfest
September 19 - 20, 2025

Eden Riverfest

Uptown Eden, Eden, NC

Status: Updated 2/26/2025

A Festival organized by City of Eden.
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.
Mountain Heritage Festival
September 20, 2025

Mountain Heritage Festival

Downtown, Sparta, NC

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Festival organized by Alleghany Chamber For Economic Development.
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 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.
Fizz & Beats™ Zero Proof Fest
September 20, 2025

Fizz & Beats™ Zero Proof Fest

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville, NC

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

A Festival organized by Favored Conferences and Events LLC.
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 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25. This event will also include: contest, prizes, large lawn games, mocktails, vip comedy, magic.
Festival in the Park
September 19 - 21, 2025

Festival in the Park

Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC

Status: Updated 10/17/2024

A Festival organized by Festival in the Park.
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.
Centerfest Arts Festival
September 20 - 21, 2025

Centerfest Arts Festival

Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

A Festival organized by Durham Arts Council.
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.
Open Air Market - September
September 3 - 24, 2025

Open Air Market - September

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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.
The Blakeslee Concert Series
July 11 - September 26, 2025

The Blakeslee Concert Series

Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area, Kure Beach, NC

Status: Updated 7/1/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce.
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 .
Apple Festival
September 27, 2025

Apple Festival

Historic Bethabara Park, Winston-Salem, NC

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

A Festival organized by Historic Bethabara Park.
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.
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
September 27, 2025

Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival

Downtown Elkin, NC, Elkin, NC

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

A Festival organized by Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25+ 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.
Carolina Makers Market
September 27, 2025

Carolina Makers Market

Downtown Newton Square, Newton, NC

Status: Updated 1/7/2025

A Craft Show organized by Downtown Newton Development Association.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: library to go, community college.
Bright Leaf Hoedown Festival
September 27, 2025

Bright Leaf Hoedown Festival

Downtown, Yanceyville, NC

Status: Updated 2/12/2025

A Festival organized by Caswell County Chamber of Commerce.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-8pm. This event will also include: kids' area, contests, games, car show.
Farm Fest
September 27, 2025

Farm Fest

Growing Faith Farms & Retreat, Moravian Falls, NC

Status: Updated 1/31/2025

A Festival organized by Growing Faith Farms.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-8pm. This event will also include: kids area, flower picking, hayrides, games, petting zoo.
Everybody's Day Festival
September 27, 2025

Everybody's Day Festival

Historic Downtown, Thomasville, NC

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

A Festival organized by Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include children's area.
The Raleigh Market
January 4 - September 28, 2025

The Raleigh Market

NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
The Raleigh Market - September
September 6 - 28, 2025

The Raleigh Market - September

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
Mayberry Days
September 22 - 28, 2025

Mayberry Days

Various Venues, Mount Airy, NC

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

A Festival organized by Surry Arts Council.
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 Mon-Thu 9am-10pm; Fri 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $50. This event will also include: golf, celebrity look-alikes, kids' area, games, contests, checker tournament.
Benson Mule Days
September 25 - 28, 2025

Benson Mule Days

Downtown and Chamber Park, Benson, NC

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

A Festival organized by Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
September 25 - October 4, 2025

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Fairgrounds, Dudley, NC

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A State Fair organized by Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair.
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; Wed, Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $4 - $7.
Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair
September 26 - October 4, 2025

Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair

Robeson County Fairgrounds, Lumberton, NC

Status: Updated 3/10/2025

A State Fair organized by Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair.
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 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 11am-12 midnight; Sun 1pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: carnival, contests, demolition derby, kids' activities,concerts.
Ol' Front Porch Music Festival
October 3 - 4, 2025

Ol' Front Porch Music Festival

Village of Oriental, Oriental, NC

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

A Music Festival organized by Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, Inc..
This North Carolina Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-6pm; Sat 11am-6pm.
Personality Festival
October 3 - 4, 2025

Personality Festival

Main Street, Roxboro, NC

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

A Festival organized by Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: street dance, amusement rides and entertainment.
Harvest Show
October 3 - 4, 2025

Harvest Show

Interstate 85 exit 189 turn west on SR 1103, follow signs, Butner, NC

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Lord Granville Agricultural Heritage Association.
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8. This event will also include: tractor parade, children's activities, farm equipment demostrations.
Claremont Daze
October 3 - 4, 2025

Claremont Daze

City Hall & Main Street, Claremont, NC

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

A Festival organized by City of Claremont.
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 12+ food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
Kingfest
October 4, 2025

Kingfest

Central Park, King, NC

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

A Festival organized by King Chamber of Commerce.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's area, horseshoe pitching contest, car show.
Hilltop Fall Festival
October 4, 2025

Hilltop Fall Festival

Downtown, Rutherfordton, NC

Status: Updated 7/2/2025

A Holiday Celebration organized by Rutherford Town Revitalization.
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 National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: 5k run, bike tour, street performers.
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
October 4, 2025

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival

Downtown, North Wilkesboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A Festival organized by Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club.
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.
Colorfest
October 4, 2025

Colorfest

Downtown, Dillsboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

An Art Show organized by Dillsboro Merchants Association.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Cleveland County Fair
September 25 - October 5, 2025

Cleveland County Fair

Fairgrounds, Shelby, NC

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

A State Fair organized by Cleveland County Fair, Inc..
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.
North Carolina Seafood Festival
October 3 - 5, 2025

North Carolina Seafood Festival

Waterfront, Morehead City, NC

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

A Food Festival organized by North Carolina Seafood Festival, Inc..
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.
Wilmington Riverfest
October 4 - 5, 2025

Wilmington Riverfest

Downtown, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 3/28/2025

A Festival organized by Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc..
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.
Asheboro Fall Festival
October 4 - 5, 2025

Asheboro Fall Festival

Downtown, Asheboro, NC

Status: Updated 6/2/2025

A Festival organized by Randolph Arts Guild.
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; Sun 10am-7pm. This event will also include parade.
John C. Campbell Fall Festival
October 4 - 5, 2025

John C. Campbell Fall Festival

John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

A Festival organized by John C. Campbell Folk School.
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.
Carolina Classic Fair
October 3 - 12, 2025

Carolina Classic Fair

Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC

Status: Updated 3/28/2025

A State Fair organized by Carolina Classic Fair.
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.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
October 4 - November 23, 2025

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville, NC

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair organized by Carolina Renaissance Festival.
This North Carolina Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 16 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $18 - $28. This event will also include: jousting tournament, games and rides, historical demonstrations.
 
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