North Carolina Festivals, Art Shows in North Carolina, Music Festivals, Craft Fairs
North Carolina Cities and Towns
Apex, Asheboro, Asheville, Aurora, Bailey, Beech Mountain, Benson, Black Mountain, Boone, Brevard, Burgaw, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Concord, Denton, Durahm, Durham, East Flat Rock, Elizabeth City, Elizabethtown, Elkin, Emerald Isle, Fayatteville, Fayetteville, Fletcher, Four Oaks, Fremont, Garland, Gastonia, Goldston, Greensboro, Greenville, Grifton, Hickory, Hiddenite, Highlands, Kernersville, Lumberton, Manteo, Marion, Matthews, Mebane, Morehead City, Mount Airy, Moyock, Nashville, New Bern, Oakboro, Pineville, Raeford, Raleigh, Randleman, Robbinsville, Salisbury, Seagrove, Sparta, Spruce Pine, Star, Sylva, Thomasville, Valdese, Vale, Waynesville, West Jefferson, Whiteville, Wilkesboro, Wilmington, Winston-SalemEvents in North Carolina in the next 3 months
January 17 - February 28, 2026
Color My World Show
Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
February 1 - 28, 2026
The Raleigh Market - February
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
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 .
February 6 - 28, 2026
Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Dare County Arts Gallery, Manteo, NC
Status: Updated 12/29/2025
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 28, 2026
Tommy Jarrell Festival
Historic Earle Theatre, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This North Carolina Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $12.
March 5 - 7, 2026
North Carolina Potters Conference
Lucks Cannery, Seagrove, NC
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This North Carolina Trade Show-Conference will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 8:30am-4pm. Admission tickets are $250 - $400.
March 6 - 7, 2026
Rumba on the Lumber
Downtown Plaza, Lumberton, NC
Status: Updated 7/21/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: chili cook-off, 5k race, 1 mile family fun, free kids area.
March 7, 2026
Indoor Flea Market - March
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 7 - 8, 2026
Coastal Home & Garden Show
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include workshops and seminars.
March 14, 2026
Emerald Isle Saint Patrick's Festival
Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, NC
Status: Updated 12/19/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba 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: little ms. & mr. leprechaun contest, clown, face-painting, petting zoo and more.
March 14, 2026
Spring Craft Fair
Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, Asheboro, NC
Status: Updated 4/22/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 14, 2026
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, 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 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $75.
March 14, 2026
Raleigh's Women's Day Expo
NC State University McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: expo: network, shop, grants... exhibitors and vendors.
March 14, 2026
March Small Business Market
Holly Hill Mall (behind Starbucks), Burlington, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 14, 2026
Spring Wine Festival
WoodMill Winery, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 10/15/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include music & food.
March 14, 2026
Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/30/2026
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-12pm.
March 13 - 15, 2026
East Coast RV Expo
TAC RV, Moyock, NC
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 1 food booth.
March 14 - 15, 2026
The Artisan Market
Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, New Bern, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include home & outdoor expo.
March 14 - 15, 2026
ENC Home & Outdoor Expo
Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, New Bern, NC
Status: Updated 2/23/2026
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: artisan market, petting zoo, raffle prizes.
March 21, 2026
Fremont Daffodil Festival
Downtown, Fremont, NC
Status: Updated 2/6/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
March 21, 2026
Spring at the Barn
Faith Barn Market c/o Carolina Christian Academy, Thomasville, NC
Status: Updated 2/17/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
March 20 - 22, 2026
Luxury Home Show Streets at Southpoint
Streets at South Point Mall, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 27 - 28, 2026
Catawba Valley Pottery and Antique Festival
Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 2/19/2026
This North Carolina Art Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $50.
March 27 - 28, 2026
Old Fashioned Planter's Day
Graham Farm, Garland, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
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 2 food booths.
November 1, 2025 - March 28, 2026
Apex Winter Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, Apex, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 1 - 29, 2026
The Raleigh Market - March
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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 .
March 27 - 29, 2026
Free North Carolina Home Expo - March
Crown Complex - Arena, Fayatteville, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 3 - 4, 2026
Firefest
Starworks, Star, NC
Status: Updated 2/24/2026
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: workshops, demonstrations, performances, entertainment, locally made food and drinks.
April 4, 2026
Children's Entrepreneur Market @ Charlotte Shout!
First Ward Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $25.
April 11, 2026
Children's Entrepreneur Market @ Charlotte Shout!
First Ward Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $25.
April 3 - 12, 2026
Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring
Hannah Block Community Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/23/2026
This North Carolina Art Competition will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include in conjunction with azalea festival.
April 8 - 12, 2026
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Various Sites, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
This North Carolina 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 International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $150. This event will also include: parade, home & garden tours, circus, queen's coronation, coin show, juried art show.
April 10 - 12, 2026
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $12.
April 16 - 18, 2026
Big Lick Bluegrass Festival
Big Lick Festival Park, Oakboro, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $95.
April 17 - 18, 2026
Goodguys Griot's Garage North Carolina Nationals
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $12 - $32.
April 18, 2026
Triangle Raleigh-Durham Doll, Toy & Miniture Show
Amran Shriners Temple, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This North Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include doll and toy show - hourly and on the half hour door prizes - children under 12 free.
April 18, 2026
Tacos 'N Taps
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Food 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 Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $32 - $85. This event will also include: pinata punching, games, contests.
April 3 - 19, 2026
Charlotte Shout!
Uptown, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 2/24/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: charlotte shout! will have art, music, food and so much more.
April 17 - 19, 2026
Grifton Shad Festival
Downtown, Grifton, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, shad toss, pony & carnival rides, museum, pet show.
April 18 - 19, 2026
Denton Military Show
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 3 food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $9.
April 18 - 19, 2026
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
Downtown, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-9pm; Sun 12pm-9pm. This event will also include: games, rides, family activities, children's area, live music.
April 17 - 25, 2026
Riverrun International Film Festival
Various Venues, Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This North Carolina Film Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $120.
April 25, 2026
Piratefest
Town Common, Greenville, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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 Sat 11am-8:30pm. This event will also include: fossil dig, pirate encampment, inflatables, art activities, costume contest, games, kayak.
April 25, 2026
Paws in the Park 2026
Pineville Lake Park, Pineville, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2026
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-3pm. This event will also include: contests, entertainment- full.
April 25, 2026
Spring Craft Market
Temple Field, Valdese, NC
Status: Updated 11/3/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
April 25, 2026
Greening Up the Mountains
Downtown and Bridge Park, Sylva, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, 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 Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: 5k, local craft beer artisans, local music, handmade crafts.
April 25, 2026
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/23/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids zone, earth day lane, beer garden.
April 4 - 26, 2026
The Raleigh Market - April
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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 .
April 23 - 26, 2026
Merlefest
Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC
Status: Updated 10/29/2025
This North Carolina Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 13 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $50 - $260. This event will also include: songwriting contest (pre-entry), songwritters workshop, kids crafts.
April 24 - 26, 2026
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
Western NC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 7/14/2025
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 3 food booths. This event will also include education and workshops.
April 7 - 28, 2026
West Asheville Tailgate Market - April
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/24/2026
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
May 1 - 3, 2026
Kernersville Spring Folly
Downtown, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 1pm-6pm. This event will also include: classic cars, kids' rides & activities.
May 2 - 3, 2026
Soulshine N' Sunshine Hippie Fest
Hampton Homestead Farm, Gastonia, NC
Status: Updated 1/2/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $20. This event will also include: contests, petting zoo, face painting, yoga, massage, fishing games, arts/crafts, bouncy ho.
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
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
May 7 - 9, 2026
Malpass Brothers Country and Bluegrass Music Festival
Denton Farm Park, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $100.
May 8 - 9, 2026
Blooming Festival
Downtown, Nashville, NC
Status: Updated 1/31/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 13 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival, food, crafts live music.
May 8 - 9, 2026
Matthews Summerfest
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 11/29/2025
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, carnival.
May 9, 2026
Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers!
Moore Square, Raleigh, 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 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
May 9, 2026
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Food Festival will have 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 $45 - $75.
May 24, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Status: Updated 3/31/2025
This North Carolina Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
May 15 - 16, 2026
NC Sweetpotato Festival
Main St Bailey NC, Bailey, NC
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 8am-11pm. This event will also include: chicken wing cook off, car show, recipe cook off.
May 16, 2026
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
Municipal Park, Elkin, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $100. This event will also include wine tasting.
May 16, 2026
Strawberry Wine Festival
WoodMill Winery Muscadine Jubilee, Vale, NC
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: rain or shine event, no pets allowed.
May 15 - 17, 2026
White Lake Water Festival
White Lake, Elizabethtown, NC
Web: whitelakewaterfestival.org
Status: Updated 2/4/2026
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 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 1pm-3pm. This event will also include: parade, scholarship pageant, golf tournament, 5k fun run or walk, kids area.
May 15 - 17, 2026
North Carolina Potato Festival
Downtown Waterfront, Elizabeth City, NC
Status: Updated 8/12/2025
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 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: contests, rides, games.
May 16 - 17, 2026
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include visual art installations and make-and-take activities.
May 22 - 24, 2026
White Squirrel Weekend
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include parade.
May 23 - 24, 2026
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 23 - 24, 2026
North Carolina Fossil Festival
Aurora Fossil Museum, Downtown Aurora, Aurora, NC
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: fossil displays, fossil hunts, fossil auction, 5k, bike ride, dinosaur shows.
May 30, 2026
LEAF Deep Roots: Family Friendly One-Day Festival
Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 1/5/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $ - $250.
May 28 - June 6, 2026
Hokefest
East Hoke Middle School, Raeford, NC
Status: Updated 7/21/2025
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 3pm-11pm. This event will also include: carnival rides, local stage.
June 5 - 6, 2026
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Higgins Fairgrounds, Sparta, NC
Status: Updated 9/11/2025
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include shearing demos.
June 6, 2026
Art by the Tracks - Spring
The Old Depot, Black Mountain, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 6, 2026
Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. This event will also include performances and entertainers.
June 5 - 7, 2026
Taste of Charlotte Festival
Tryon St. Uptown Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 2/23/2026
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 35 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: kids area, national tours, cocktail corner, wine cellar & tavern for 21 & over.
June 13, 2026
Spruce Pine Alien Festival
Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
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 National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm. This event will also include: childrens alien play and bounce house and carnival, alien invasion parade.
June 12 - 14, 2026
Vintage Market Days of Charlotte
Cabarrus Arena, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
June 13 - 14, 2026
North Carolina Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
June 20, 2026
North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Downtown, Burgaw, NC
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: car show, blueberry education, bicycle events, foam party, 5k run & farming exposition.
June 19 - 21, 2026
Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival
Folkmoot USA Campus, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $65. This event will also include: wisdom & wellness talks, workshops, fitness classes, kids' activity area.
June 21, 2026
Durham Geek and Grub Market (Game Edition)
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include: free raffle, scavenger hunt.
June 26 - 27, 2026
Drive About Tour
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Artisan Gallery, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: craft classes, silent auction, an appalachian evening opening night.
June 27 - 28, 2026
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary Art & Craft Show - June
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 Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include art & craft demonstrations.
June 30 - July 4, 2026
Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $6 - $18. This event will also include: antique farm demonstrations, steam train, auction.
July 3 - 4, 2026
Shindig on Main & Fireworks Extravaganza
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 Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: kids bike parade, fireworks.
July 3 - 4, 2026
Christmas in July Festival
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: games, demonstrations, children's & art activities, farmers market.
July 10, 2026
West Jefferson Gallery Crawl - July
Downtown, West Jefferson, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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.
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 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 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.
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.
August 8, 2026
Jeeps on the Farm
Denton FarmPark, Denton, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and 3 food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
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 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.
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 23, 2026
Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)
Durham Armory, Durahm, NC
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths.
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 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 .
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 .