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.
Mountaineer Day Heritage Festival
October 12, 2024
kingsmountainevents.com/mountaineer-days
(704) 730-2101
Patriots Park - Kings Mountain, NC
Mountaineer Day Heritage Festival returns to Patriots Park after a five-year hiatus, and we could not be more excited. The fun starts at Noon with live bands, games, activities, arts & crafts vendors, live encampments, demonstrators, food, and fun. Kings Mountain welcomes Country music legend Wade Hayes to the Liberty Mountain Amphitheatre at 6:00 pm.
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.
The Seagrove Pottery Festival
November 23 - 24, 2024
seagrovepotteryfestival.com
(919) 418-7555
Seagrove Elementary Schoool - Seagrove, NC
The annual Seagrove Pottery Festival has been named a top 20 event in the Southeast. This is the time of the year that most of the Seagrove area potters and Potters from the mountains to the coast come together in one location to sell their wares. The festival emphasizes hand-made pottery and traditional crafts. Demonstrations both days. Held annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 5 - 29, 2024
ncholidaylights.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Lights, Wonder & Joy! Spirts will be bright this December when a NEW Holiday Walk-Thru Experience arrives in Ballantyne! Walk Through The Magic Of The Holidays. Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season with over a million Christmas lights along a half-mile walking trail. Located in Ballantyne's Backyard.
January 2025 (dates not updated)
AADE Kwanzaafest
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Indoor Flea Market - January
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Three Kings Parade - Dia de Los Reyes Parade
Downtown, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - January
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/30/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Asheville Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 12/13/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 87
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Great Atlantic RV Show
TAC RV, Moyock, NC
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 10
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January - March 2025 (dates not updated)
Ethnic Visions Show
Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 1/11/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: $Tba
January - April 2025 (dates not updated)
Handcrafted: Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Wood
Arts Center, Rocky Mount, NC
Status: Updated 1/23/2024
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $1,600 Total
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Blowing Rock Winterfest
Various Sites, Blowing Rock, NC
Status: Updated 11/27/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 11/27/2023
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2025 (dates not updated)
African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/18/2024
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
February 1, 2025
Southern Oyster Wine & Beer Festival
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Jazz Festival
Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 12/4/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Dare County Arts Gallery, Manteo, NC
Status: Updated 12/4/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $2,500 Total
February 2025 (dates not updated)
NC MLK Black History Month Parade
Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2024
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Indoor Flea Market - February
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Carolina Chocolate Festival
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 12/3/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - February
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 5 - 7, 2025
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/3/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 300+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Wilmington Spring Home Show
Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2024
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 320
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 125
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Bluegrass First Class
Crown Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2023
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
