Revolutionary Fourth
July 4, 2024
(704) 730-2101
Patriots Park - Kings Mountain, NC
Celebrate our nation's independence in an all-new way as the City of Kings Mountain presents Revolutionary 4th on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Bring your family to Patriots Park Downtown for food trucks, inflatables, and music. The City of Kings Mountain will present its signature, unrivaled fireworks display at 9:45 pm as well from the Deal Park Walking Track (located behind the YMCA) with music that syncs to your radio at 101.1 FM.
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!
North Carolina BeachBlast Festival
August 17, 2024
(704) 730-2101
Patriots Park - Kings Mountain, NC
Now called the North Carolina BeachBlast Festival, this tribute to the music and dance that came out of the Grand Strand in South Carolina brings the beach to the mountain. This one-of-a-kind event features great music, great food, and great fun for all ages.
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.
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.
July 13, 2024
Geek and Grub Market Super Hero Edition
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/21/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Vegan Vending and Good Vibes
Farotage Nation Lounge, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 10
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 3 - 31, 2024
The Raleigh Market - August
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 10, 2024
Geek and Grub Market (Anime Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/6/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 10 - 11, 2024
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - August
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/8/2023
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 17 - 18, 2024
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
August 31 - September 1, 2024
African American Cultural Festival
Heart of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 100
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
September 1 - 29, 2024
The Raleigh Market - September
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC
Church grounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/11/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/6/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 289
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2024 (dates not updated)
La Fiesta Del Pueblo
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/18/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 150+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/5/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 50
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival
Brier Creek Corporate Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
September 2024 (dates not updated)
IBMA World of Bluegrass
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/2/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 100+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 27 - 29, 2024
The NC International Festival
State Fairgrounds - Jim graham building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 300
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
September 2024 (dates not updated)
PNC Bluegrass Live!
Red Hat Amphitheater & Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/2/2023
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried:
- Prize Money: na
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall Galleria Craft Fair
Saint Raphael Church in Ignatius Hall, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/6/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 60
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 17 - 27, 2024
North Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/1/2024
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Raleigh's International Wine Festival
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Tis' the Season Craft Fair
Quail Hollow Swim Club, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/26/2022
- # of Exhibitors: 12
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
November 2 - 3, 2024
North Carolina Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2024
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
November 2 - 30, 2024
The Raleigh Market - November
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
November 2024 (dates not updated)
NC Gourd Arts and Craft Festival
Holshouser Building NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 25
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair
Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/23/2023
- # of Exhibitors: 195
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na