Wine & Food Festival Charlotte
April 20, 2024
ballantyne.uncorkthefun.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Welcome to the revolution! We've re-planted the vineyard and gone International! This year we are going to offer not only NC wineries but other local, National and International wines along with beer and spirits for you to taste. This 19th Celebration is Charlotte's premier wine tasting with hundreds of wines available for tasting. Fill your souvenir-tasting glass with the rich heritage of North Carolina vines and more. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of Symphony Park. Great food to taste and to buy from some of Charlotte's hottest restaurants and food trucks. Great live music and vendors to shop from.
NC Cycling Festival
April 20, 2024
NC Cycling Festival
(336) 655-2700
downtown Mocksville - Mocksville, NC
The NC Cycling Festival, held in charming downtown Mocksville, North Carolina, is a celebration of all things cycling. This inaugural event, taking place from April 19 to April 21, 2024, promises an exhilarating weekend for cyclists and non-cyclists of all ages and interests. The weekend event includes competitive and leisure bike rides, a bike show, live music, food trucks, a vendor fair, children's activities, and much more. You don't want to miss this exciting event for the whole family!
LEAF Retreat May
May 9 - 12, 2024
theleaf.org
(828) 686-8742
Camp Rockmont / Lake Eden Events - Black Mountain, NC
Celebrating the “Legends of the Americas” will drive LEAF's vision for 2024 events! Elevating Indigenous voices is sparking local and global conversations! The Spring LEAF Retreat returns May 9-12 to Black Mountain, NC. “Were going on a learning journey this year and we invite you to join us!
World Wide Beatbox Fest
May 16 - 19, 2024
(719) 313-7420
Maggie Valley Fairgrounds - Maggie Valley, NC
This event will host the greatest Beatboxers, vocal percussionists, and mouth musicians, that the world has ever seen, from all over the world. Parents, if your kid makes noises and music with their face then this is the event to turn them into the best musicians around! We will have arts and crafts from all over the south, food vendors galore featuring our very own Beatbox Chef Shack, tents for beatbox and music workshops, tents to festive your talent on our House of Ink YouTube page, and competitions for all ages to get a chance to hone their craft as well as a chance to earn great prizes. This is year one! We plan to go all out!
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Charlotte, NC
May 18, 2024
beerandbourbon.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Same great location!! Join us for a great day of beer guzzling, bourbon tasting, music listening, cigar smoking, and barbeque eating. 40+ Brews, 20 Bourbons and numerous BBQ tastes are available for sampling. Everything is on-site for you.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Cary, NC
August 2 - 3, 2024
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park - Cary, NC
Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon and Lots of BBQ. Join us for a great day of of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. It's a Southern Fried Good Time!
Charlotte Taco 'N Taps
August 24, 2024
tacosntaps.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Put on your party sombrero! This festival will take you South of the Border for some foodie fun. This ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE beer & tequila festival offers up some of the area's best Tacos and Mexican Food...along with great live music, margaritas, pinata punching, contests and many other surprises. This NACHO average taco festival. Dueling Margarita Bars. The festival will feature over 15 Taco Trucks, Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants with over 30 different types of tacos. Mariachi Bands and Live Music will make your day Super Spicy! Shop many exhibits.
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
September 21, 2024
whiskeywinefire.com
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC
An elegant evening in the Pines - this exclusive foodie celebration will feature: Whiskey Bars, Elegant Wines & Cocktails, great music, tented Food Stations, Food Trucks & Restaurants and Bonfires throughout. Relax around the fire gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed bbq, specialty grilling and drink pairings. Enjoy the firebreathers and artists set the night ablaze. Please dress appropriately, the event is outdoors. Souvenir glass to taste Whiskeys & Wines and Food Galore! Enjoy great bbq, grilled meat selections and other goodies...Food Trucks, plus a S'mores station! Enjoy seminars. Listen to live music and shop!
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
September 28, 2024
charlotte.uncorkthefun.com
(800) 830-3976
Symphony Park @ South Park Mall - Charlotte, NC
Welcome to the revolution! This year we are going to offer not only NC wineries, but other local, National and International wines along with beer and spirits for you to taste. This 18th Annual Celebration is Charlotte's premier casual wine tasting with HUNDREDS of wines available for tasting. Take your souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich heritage of North Carolina vines. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of the Symphony Park at South Park Mall. Round out the day with shopping, live music and great food!
Nascar Day Festival
October 5, 2024
randlemanchamber.com
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC
NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show covers aprox 1 mile area of Main Street and Commerce Square Park in the hometown of the "King" of NASCAR Richard Petty and the Petty Family. Randleman is home to 4 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees. Petty Fan Club meets at the Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Camp built by the Petty family for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses is also located in Randleman. Food, fun, arts, crafts, music, car show and more all in Randleman, NC. Three stages of bands. The dinosaur expo will return again this year. Most of the proceeds from the car show go to support 3 area nonprofit projects.
Fall LEAF Festival
October 17 - 20, 2024
theleaf.org
(828) 686-8742
Camp Rockmont / Lake Eden Events - Black Mountain, NC
In 2024, we celebrate the extraordinary global citizens who not only create art but also champion causes that resonate with the heartbeat of humanity. These are the voices that echo in the halls of change, the hands that paint the canvas of a better tomorrow. Our chosen artists are not just masters of their craft; they are beacons of hope, tirelessly advocating for a world where justice, peace, and creativity flourish.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 25 - 27, 2024
MadeInTheSouthShows.com
(704) 847-9480
Cabarras Arena & Events Center - Concord, NC
Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople vibrant. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted works, Santa's elves hard at work.
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
November 2, 2024
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
An elegant evening in the field - this exclusive foodie celebration will feature: Whiskey Bars, Elegant Wines & Cocktails, great music, tented Food Stations, Food Trucks & Restaurants and Bonfires throughout. Relax around the fire gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed bbq, specialty grilling and drink pairings. Enjoy the firebreathers and artists set the night ablaze. Please dress appropriately, the event is outdoors. Souvenir glass to taste Whiskeys & Wines and Food Galore! Enjoy great bbq, grilled meat selections and other goodies...Food Trucks, plus a S'mores station! Enjoy seminars. Listen to live music and shop.
Events in Wilmington, NC — upcoming
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - April
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
May 25 - 26, 2024
Orange Street Artsfest
Orange Street & 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 3/10/2024
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 9am-5pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - May
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - June
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - July
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
August 16 - 18, 2024
Toys For Big Boys Show Independence Mall
Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Independence Mall's Women and Kids Show
Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/4/2022
This North Carolina Mall Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - August
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - September
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
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 Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
October 5 - 6, 2024
Wilmington Riverfest
Downtown, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 3/1/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-5pm. This event will also include: kid's zone, bmx show, fireworks display, children's stage, wfd / wpd / nhcsd displays.
October 12, 2024
Veg-Out
Greenfield Park/Rotary Garden, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2024
This North Carolina Green Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. This event will also include speakers & cooking demonstrations.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Art in the Arboretum
NHC Arboretum, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/12/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Voracious & Rare Beer Festival
Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 9/5/2023
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $80.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Carousel Center Beer and Wine Festival
Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 8/31/2023
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $75.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
GooseBumps in the Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 9/1/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: trick or treating with vendors, haunted house, vintage carnival games, spooky decor.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Festival Latino
Ogden Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/26/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include kids fiesta.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Cucalorus Film Festival
TBA, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 9/19/2023
This North Carolina Film Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $200.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Really Cool Stuff Holiday Market
Dock St between Water St and 2nd St, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 6/14/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: dj's, holiday music & more day of event surprises.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Holiday Flea at the BAC
Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/26/2023
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: coffee shop, cash bar.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Jazz Festival
Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 12/4/2023
This North Carolina Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and National talent and the hours will be Thu 7:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 7:30pm-12 midnight, Sat 7:30pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $15 - $240.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Wilmington Spring Home Show
Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2024
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Made in Nc: Brooklyn Arts & Crafts Fair
Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 12/21/2023
This North Carolina Marketplace Expo will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ - Wilmington NC
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/16/2023
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.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Various Sites, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/6/2023
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 See Website For Full Schedule. Admission tickets are $1 - $150. This event will also include: parade, home & garden tours, circus, queen's coronation, coin show, juried art show.