Soulshine N' Sunshine Hippie Fest
May 2 - 3, 2026
hamptonhomesteadfarm.com
(704) 214-6836
Hampton Homestead Farm - Gastonia, NC
Kid Friendly, Hippie Fest filled with good vibes and fun for all ages. Multiple Stages of music, overnight camping offered, yoga sessions, petting zoo, local artisans, unique vendors, classic fishing style games. We're creating a joyful, laid-pack atmosphere where families can explore handmade goods, enjoy great food and spend the day connecting with their community.
White Lake Water Festival
May 15 - 17, 2026
whitelakewaterfestival.org
(910) 583-3230
White Lake - Elizabethtown, NC
The 48th Annual White Lake Water Festival marks the beginning of the summer season. This is the kickoff to Summer Fun and Sun at White Lake. Friday starts off with Food Vendors and live music by North Tower Band, Saturday starts with Craft Vendors and an hour-long parade filled with lots of candy. Live Wrestlers in the Ring, Queen's Hour, Art Contest, Kids Play Area, Live Music on Saturday Night by Band of Oz and so much more to experience at White Lake. Sunday will contain a Fun Run.
Lincoln County Apple Festival
October 17, 2026
lincolncountyapplefestival.com
(704) 530-4636
Downtown - Lincolnton, NC
9 blocks of Main Street is arts and crafts, fair food, music, kids area, farmer's market, local businesses, and non-profits.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 23 - 25, 2026
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.
Nascar Day Festival
October 24, 2026
randlemanchamber.com
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC
NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show in the downtown 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
January 2027 (dates not updated)
AADE Kwanzaafest
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Indoor Flea Market - January
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - January
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 3 - September 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Great Atlantic RV Show
TAC RV, Moyock, NC
Status: Updated 12/2/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 5
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Three Kings Parade - Dia de Los Reyes Parade
Downtown, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 12/18/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
January - February 2027 (dates not updated)
Color My World Show
Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: $Tba
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Blowing Rock Winterfest
Various Sites, Blowing Rock, NC
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 320
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/17/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Reptiday Asheville Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo
Western North Carolina Agriculture Center - Boone Building, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 12/18/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
January 2027 (dates not updated)
African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/17/2025
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
February 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - February
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 400
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 300+
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Forty-Sixth North Carolina Jazz Festival
Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 8/15/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: no
- Prize Money:
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Dare County Arts Gallery, Manteo, NC
Status: Updated 12/29/2025
- # of Exhibitors: na
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: $2,500 Total
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Indoor Flea Market - February
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 12/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 118
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Carolina Chocolate Festival
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, NC
Status: Updated 12/21/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 30
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Bluegrass First Class
Crown Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
- # of Exhibitors: 20
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 1/1/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Wilmington Spring Home Show
Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/1/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Quiltcon
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
- # of Exhibitors: tba
- Juried:
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Intergalactic Bead Shows-Charlotte, NC
Oasis Shriner's, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/5/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 40
- Juried: no
- Prize Money: na
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2026
- # of Exhibitors: 125
- Juried: yes
- Prize Money: na
