Raleigh, NC - Festivals, Gem-Jewelry-Bead Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Trade Shows
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October 17, 2026
Raleigh's International Wine Festival
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: wine, food, bazaar and entertainment.
October 17 - 18, 2026
Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show - Oct
Wake County Shriner Club, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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.
November 14 - 15, 2026
The Bead Mercantile Show - Fall Raleigh
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/14/2026
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $7.
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 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.
February 3 - 5, 2027
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 27 - 28, 2027
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15.