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Festivals in Asheville, NC.
Craft Shows, Farmers Markets

Featured Events

April 6, 2024

Tacos 'N Taps

(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, 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 is NACHO average taco festival.

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.

April 20, 2024

NC Cycling Festival

(336) 655-2700
downtown Mocksville, NC - 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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

October 25 - 27, 2024

MadeInTheSouthShows.com

This is a VIP Promoter
(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.

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.

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Events in Asheville, NC — upcoming

April 2 - 30, 2024

West Asheville Tailgate Market - April

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/29/2024

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
May 11 - 25, 2024

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - May

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/16/2024

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat closed, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 10am-4pm.
May 25 - 26, 2024

Asheville Memorial Day Weeknd Festival of the Arts

Pack Square, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 1/29/2024

An Art Show organized by Howard Alan Events, Inc..
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 7 - 28, 2024

West Asheville Tailgate Market - May

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/6/2024

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
June 14 - 16, 2024

Asheville Alive

Western NC Agricultural Center, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2024

A Festival organized by Piedmont PFHA.
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - June
June 2024 (dates not updated)

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - June

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm.
June 8 - 22, 2024

Asheville Art in the Park - June

Pack Square, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 3/12/2024

A Craft Show organized by Muddy Knees.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include handmade craft vending only.
June 4 - 25, 2024

West Asheville Tailgate Market - June

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 3/14/2024

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July
July 2024 (dates not updated)

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July
July 2024 (dates not updated)

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July

Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 4/14/2023

An Art Show organized by Southern Highland Craft Guild.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: demonstrating crafters, children's workshops.
West Asheville Tailgate Market - July
July 2024 (dates not updated)

West Asheville Tailgate Market - July

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2023

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - August
August 2024 (dates not updated)

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - August

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm.
July 6 - August 24, 2024

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 12/12/2023

A Festival organized by Folk Heritage Committee.
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be All Days 7pm-10pm.
West Asheville Tailgate Market - August
August 2024 (dates not updated)

West Asheville Tailgate Market - August

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2023

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
Goombay! Festival
September 2024 (dates not updated)

Goombay! Festival

Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 5/23/2023

An Ethnic Festival organized by YMI Cultural Center.
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include african american/caribbean cultural activities.
Asheville Downtown After Five
June - September 2024 (dates not updated)

Asheville Downtown After Five

Downtown, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 6/7/2023

A Festival Concert organized by Asheville Downtown Association.
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
West Asheville Tailgate Market - September
September 2024 (dates not updated)

West Asheville Tailgate Market - September

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2023

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - September
September 2024 (dates not updated)

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - September

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Sat 10am-4pm.
Blue Ridge Pride Festival
September 2024 (dates not updated)

Blue Ridge Pride Festival

Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 8/1/2023

A Festival organized by Blue Ridge Pride Center, Inc..
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 Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
October 5 - 19, 2024

Asheville Art in the Park - October

Pack Square, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 3/12/2024

A Craft Show organized by Muddy Knees.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include handmade craft vending.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
October 2024 (dates not updated)

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 4/14/2023

An Art Show organized by Southern Highland Craft Guild.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - October
October 2024 (dates not updated)

Ooh La La Curiosity Market - October

Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Ooh La La Curiosity Market.
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 Every Sat in Oct 10am-4pm.
West Asheville Tailgate Market - October
October 2024 (dates not updated)

West Asheville Tailgate Market - October

West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2023

A Farmers Market organized by West Asheville Tailgate Market.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
Newsong Showcase & Contest
November 2024 (dates not updated)

Newsong Showcase & Contest

Citizen Vinyl, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 10/1/2023

A Festival Concert organized by Newsong, LLC.
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-11:30pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $100. This event will also include newsong contest for songwriters.