North Carolina Festivals, Art Shows in North Carolina, Music Festivals, Craft Fairs
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April 4 - May 2, 2026
Spring Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 3/6/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 1 - 2, 2026
Kernersville Art & Crafts Guild Spring Folly Show
Downtown, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 3/21/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 90
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money:
May 1 - 2, 2026
Carolina Strawberry Festival
Downtown, Wallace, NC
Status: Updated 3/17/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Seventh Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival
Town of Taylorsville, Township of Taylorsville, NC
Status: Updated 3/17/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: $Tba
May 2, 2026
Haw River Festival
Various Locations, Saxapahaw, NC
Status: Updated 3/29/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Meet in the Street
Downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest, NC
Status: Updated 3/18/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Daniel Boone Family Festival
Downtown, Mocksville, NC
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Wooden Boat Show
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC
Status: Updated 4/4/2026
- # of Exhibitors: Tbd
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Apex PeakFest
Downtown, Apex, NC
Status: Updated 4/4/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200+
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Jacksonville Jamboree
Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/4/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Butterfly Festival
Downtown, Hudson, NC
Status: Updated 4/5/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Murphy Spring Festival
Downtown, Murphy, NC
Status: Updated 4/5/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Pender County Spring Fest
Courthouse Square, Burgaw, NC
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 2, 2026
Spring Chicken Festival
Downtown, Siler City, NC
Status: Updated 4/5/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 1 - 3, 2026
Kernersville Spring Folly
Downtown, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 160
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 2 - 3, 2026
Soulshine N' Sunshine Hippie Fest
Hampton Homestead Farm, Gastonia, NC
Status: Updated 1/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 75
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money:
May 2 - 3, 2026
Kings Drive Art Walk
Little Sugar Creek Greenway on South Kings Drive on Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/22/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 3, 2026
Waynesville Ramp Convention
American Legion Field, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/7/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 3 - 4, 2026
Greensboro Food Truck Festival
Downtown, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 7 - 9, 2026
Malpass Brothers Country and Bluegrass Music Festival
Denton Farm Park, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 8 - 9, 2026
Blooming Festival
Downtown, Nashville, NC
Status: Updated 1/31/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 8 - 9, 2026
Matthews Summerfest
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 11/29/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 35
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Whole Bloomin Thing Spring Festival
Frog Level, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 75
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Artrageous Kids Art Festival
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: No
May 9, 2026
Carthage Buggy Festival
Downtown, Carthage, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 120
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Race City Festival
Downtown, Mooresville, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 250
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Ritmo Latino Festival
Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers!
Moore Square, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 6
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
May 9, 2026
Kaleidoscope Fest
Waxhaw Downtown Park, Waxhaw, NC
Status: Updated 4/17/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 125
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $4,000
May 9, 2026
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 9, 2026
Foothills Folk Art Festival
Downtown Newton, Newton, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 8 - 10, 2026
Pilot Mountain Mayfest
Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 4/29/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 24, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Status: Updated 3/31/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $15,000 Total
May 15 - 16, 2026
Black Mountain Garden Sale
Town Square Parking Lot, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 22
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 15 - 16, 2026
NC Sweetpotato Festival
Main St Bailey NC, Bailey, NC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
May 16, 2026
Holly Hill Mall May 16 Makers Market
Holly Hill Mall Parking lot next to Dunham Sports, Burlington, NC
Status: Updated 4/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 35
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
May 16, 2026
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
Municipal Park, Elkin, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 31
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 16, 2026
Strawberry Wine Festival
WoodMill Winery Muscadine Jubilee, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 15 - 17, 2026
White Lake Water Festival
White Lake, Elizabethtown, NC
Web: whitelakewaterfestival.org
Status: Updated 2/4/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
May 15 - 17, 2026
Got to Be NC Festival
N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 300
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 15 - 17, 2026
North Carolina Potato Festival
Downtown Waterfront, Elizabeth City, NC
Status: Updated 8/12/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 175
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 16 - 17, 2026
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 170
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $3,500
May 9 - 23, 2026
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - May
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried:
- Prize Money: na
May 23, 2026
Greater Bath Memorial Day
Bonner Point, Bath, NC
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 22 - 24, 2026
White Squirrel Weekend
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 80+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 23 - 24, 2026
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 23 - 24, 2026
North Carolina Fossil Festival
Aurora Fossil Museum, Downtown Aurora, Aurora, NC
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 23 - 24, 2026
Garden Jubilee
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/26/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 23 - 24, 2026
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 23 - 24, 2026
Art on the Greene - Memorial Day
Historic Banner Elk School, Banner Elk, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 5 - 26, 2026
West Asheville Tailgate Market - May
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 20 - 27, 2026
Open Air Market - May
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/22/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 25-45
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 2 - 30, 2026
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market - May
Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 5 - 30, 2026
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
Dare County Arts Council, Manteo, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: Contact
May 30, 2026
LEAF Deep Roots: Family Friendly One-Day Festival
Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 1/5/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 30, 2026
Marvelous May Makers Market
Holly Hill Mall behind Starbucks Dunham Sports parking lot, Burlington, NC
Status: Updated 4/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
May 2 - 31, 2026
The Raleigh Market - May
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
May 27 - 31, 2026
Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/19/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried:
- Prize Money: na
May 29 - 31, 2026
Greensboro Spring Gift & Jewelry Show - May
Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 5/1/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 300
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
May 28 - June 6, 2026
Hokefest
East Hoke Middle School, Raeford, NC
Status: Updated 7/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 5 - 6, 2026
NC Black Bear Festival
Historic Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth, NC
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 5 - 6, 2026
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Higgins Fairgrounds, Sparta, NC
Status: Updated 9/11/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
June 6, 2026
Art by the Tracks - Spring
The Old Depot, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $Tba
June 6, 2026
Wade Founders Day Celebration
Wade Community Park, Wade, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 6, 2026
Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 4 - 7, 2026
Angier Bike Fest
Depot Square, Downtown, Angier, NC
Status: Updated 4/19/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 70
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 5 - 7, 2026
Ocrafolk Festival
Berkley Manor property, Ocracoke, NC
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
June 5 - 7, 2026
Taste of Charlotte Festival
Tryon St. Uptown Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 2/23/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: No
June 13, 2026
Spruce Pine Alien Festival
Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money:
June 12 - 14, 2026
Vintage Market Days of Charlotte
Cabarrus Arena, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 120
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
June 13 - 14, 2026
North Carolina Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 19 - 20, 2026
North Carolina Rhododendron Festival
Bowman Middle School Football Field, Bakersville, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 75
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 20, 2026
North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Downtown, Burgaw, NC
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
June 19 - 21, 2026
Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
Folkmoot USA Campus, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 80
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
June 21, 2026
Durham Geek and Grub Market (Game Edition)
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 23 - 24, 2026
Under the Oaks Arts Festival
Historic Corolla Park, Corolla, NC
Status: Updated 4/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $3,200
June 13 - 27, 2026
Asheville Art in the Park - June
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 26 - 27, 2026
Drive About Tour
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Artisan Gallery, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 9
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
June 6 - 28, 2026
The Raleigh Market - June
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 27 - 28, 2026
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary Art & Craft Show - June
Kelsey-Hutchinson (Founders) Park, Highlands, NC
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 88
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
June 27 - 28, 2026
BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 15
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
June 30 - July 4, 2026
Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
July 3 - 4, 2026
Shindig on Main & Fireworks Extravaganza
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 80+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
July 3 - 4, 2026
Christmas in July Festival
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 125
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
July 3 - 4, 2026
Belhaven 4th of July Celebration
Downtown, Belhaven, NC
Status: Updated 4/21/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 4, 2026
Fun Fourth Festival
Downtown, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 4/22/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 4, 2026
Castalia Fourth of July Celebration
Downtown, Castalia, NC
Status: Updated 4/23/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
July 4, 2026
America's 250 Anniversary Craft Show
North Toxaway Baptist Church, Lake Toxaway, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 4, 2026
Fabulous Fourth of July Fireworks and Festival
Downtown Edenton, Edenton, NC
Status: Updated 4/24/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 75
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 4, 2026
Onslow County Freedom Festival
Onslow Pines Park, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/24/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 10, 2026
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - July
Downtown, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 10 - 11, 2026
Intergalactic Bead Shows - Charlotte
Oasis Shriners, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 20-50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 9 - 12, 2026
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
MacRae Meadows, Grandfather Mountain, Linville, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 17 - 18, 2026
China Grove Farmers Day
Main Street, China Grove, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 16 - 19, 2026
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
July 24 - 26, 2026
Macon County Gemboree
Macon County Community Building, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 3/26/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 7 - 28, 2026
West Asheville Tailgate Market - July
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 1 - 29, 2026
Open Air Market - July
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25-45
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
June 6 - August 1, 2026
Summer Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 3/6/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 27 - August 1, 2026
National Black Theatre Festival
HanesBrands Theatre, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 100+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 31 - August 1, 2026
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
July 26 - August 2, 2026
Forty-Second Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show
Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, Spruce Pine, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 7 - 8, 2026
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair
Town Square, Burnsville, NC
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
August 8, 2026
Jeeps on the Farm
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 8 - 9, 2026
Sourwood Festival
Downtown, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 175
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
August 12 - 15, 2026
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Happy Holiday RV Village, Cherokee, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 15, 2026
Liquid Summer
3400 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 22, 2026
North Carolina BeachBlast Festival
Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
August 22 - 23, 2026
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/23/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 300
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
August 23, 2026
Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)
Durham Armory, Durahm, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 5 - 26, 2026
Open Air Market - August
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25-45
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
August 1 - 30, 2026
The Raleigh Market - August
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 29 - 30, 2026
Woodmill Winery's Annual Grape Stomp Festival
WoodMill Winery, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 90
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 29 - 30, 2026
Mebane Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show
Mebane Arts and Community Center, Mebane, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: Yes
August 29 - 30, 2026
Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show - August
Kelsey-Hutchinson (Founders) Park, Highlands, NC
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 88
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2 - 7, 2026
Hickory American Legion Fair
Fairgrounds, Newton, NC
Status: Updated 3/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 4 - 7, 2026
Matthews Alive Festival
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 11/29/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 195
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 4 - 7, 2026
North Carolina Apple Festival
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 250+
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 9 - 10, 2026
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 24
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 12, 2026
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 12, 2026
Day in the Park Festival
High Point City Lake Park, Jamestown, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $100
September 12, 2026
Four Oaks Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show
Main Street- Four Oaks, Four Oaks, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 12, 2026
Acorn Festival
Downtown, Four Oaks, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 19, 2026
Brevard Plein Air Festival
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 20+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 19, 2026
Mountain Heritage Festival
Downtown, Sparta, NC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 19, 2026
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 18 - 20, 2026
North Carolina Folk Festival
Downtown, Greensboro, NC
Status: Updated 3/26/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 19 - 20, 2026
Centerfest Arts Festival
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 4/30/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 145
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 21 - 26, 2026
Rowan County Fair
Fairgrounds, Salisbury, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money:
September 26, 2026
Thirty-Seventh Fall Doll Show and Sale
NC National Guard Armory, East Flat Rock, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: Tbd
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 26, 2026
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Elkin, NC, Elkin, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 26, 2026
Wine & Food Festival
Symphony Park @ South Park Mall, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 26, 2026
Fall Wine Festival
Woodmill Winery, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 80
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 26, 2026
Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts
Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC
Status: Updated 12/29/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 80
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
January 3 - September 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 24 - 27, 2026
Benson Mule Days
Downtown and Chamber Park, Benson, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 25 - 27, 2026
FREE North Carolina Home Expo
Crown Complex - Arena, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 25 - 27, 2026
Festival in the Park
Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/22/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 195
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $4,000
September 27, 2026
Geek and Grub Market (Cottagecore Edition)
Durham Armory, Durahm, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 3, 2026
Pink Cupcake Walk
Truist Field, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 10
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
October 3, 2026
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Downtown, North Wilkesboro, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 375
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 2 - 4, 2026
North Carolina Seafood Festival
Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 3 - 4, 2026
Wilmington Riverfest
Downtown, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 1 - 10, 2026
Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair
Robeson County Fairgrounds, Lumberton, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 1 - 10, 2026
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, Dudley, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried:
- Prize Money: na
October 10, 2026
Goldston Old Fashion Day
Downtown, Goldston, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 10, 2026
Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival
Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 10, 2026
Mountain Glory Festival
Main Street, Marion, NC
Status: Updated 4/7/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 150
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 1 - 11, 2026
Cleveland County Fair
Fairgrounds, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 9 - 11, 2026
Hickory Oktoberfest
Union Square & Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $600 Total
October 9 - 11, 2026
Autumn Leaves Festival
Downtown, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 10 - 11, 2026
New Bern Mumfest
Downtown Streets and Waterfront, New Bern, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 325
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 3 - 17, 2026
Asheville Art in the Park - October
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 65
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 16 - 17, 2026
Harvest Festival
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 80
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 17, 2026
Lincoln County Apple Festival
Downtown, Lincolnton, NC
Web: lincolncountyapplefestival.com
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 275
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 17, 2026
Taylorsville Apple Festival
Downtown, Taylorsville, NC
Status: Updated 3/17/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 450
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: $Tba
October 17, 2026
38th Apple Harvest Festival
Historic Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 180
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 17, 2026
Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition)
Optimist Farm, Apex, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 16 - 18, 2026
LEAF Global Arts Festival
Deerfields, Horse Shoe, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 55
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 17 - 18, 2026
Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show - Oct
Wake County Shriner Club, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: Yes
April 4 - October 24, 2026
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, Apex, NC
Status: Updated 3/6/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 22 - 24, 2026
Big Lick Fall Market
Hinson Antique Auction, Oakboro, NC
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 300
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 24, 2026
Art by the Tracks - Fall
Downtown Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money:
October 24, 2026
The Barbecue Festival
Main Street, Lexington, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 200
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 24, 2026
Halloweenfest
Downtown Brevard, NC, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 80+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 24, 2026
Nascar Day Festival
Downtown, Randleman, NC
Web: randlemanchamber.com
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 165
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 24, 2026
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 15 - 25, 2026
North Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 23 - 25, 2026
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
Cabarras Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 325
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 31, 2026
Fun on the Farm
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 12
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 3 - November 22, 2026
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville, NC
Status: Updated 4/27/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 140
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na