Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
September 23, 2023
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!
Art on Main: Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair
September 23 - 24, 2023
facebook.com/artonmainhendersonvillenc
(828) 693-8504
Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville - Hendersonville, NC
Autumn in the Western North Carolina mountains finds thousands of visitors traveling to the region to enjoy its amazing fall foliage. We celebrate fine art and fine craft on the last weekend of September each year by gathering distinctive local artists, as well as highly qualified artists from the southeast region.
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
September 30, 2023
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!
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 20 - 22, 2023
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.
Das Best Oktoberfest - Charlotte
October 21, 2023
dasbestoktoberfest.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's 2nd Das Best Oktoberfest…a Craft Beer Festival! Rain or Shine – you are totally wunderbar! As you enter the event, you'll receive a souvenir tasting glass for ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling…Just Drink Responsibly. There is nothing worse than a professional person (dressed in a German outfit) slurring their words as they sing drinking songs!
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
November 4, 2023
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.
A Dickens Holiday
November 24, 2023
faydta.com/adickensholiday
(910) 818-2157
Downtown Fayetteville NC - Fayetteville, NC
A Dickens Holiday returns this year with a larger footprint! Vendors and performers will be throughout the Downtown Fayetteville area with street closures from Hay Street through Franklin Street There will be more room for horse-drawn carriage rides, character actors, musicians, and hand-made crafts and food vendors. New this year, downtown businesses can choose to decorate in their favorite Christmas movie theme.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 8 - 30, 2023
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, December 8th - 30th.
Events in Asheville, NC — upcoming
September 5 - 26, 2023
West Asheville Tailgate Market - September
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
September 2 - 30, 2023
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - September
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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.
September 30, 2023
Blue Ridge Pride Festival
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 8/1/2023
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 19 - 22, 2023
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/14/2023
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
October 7 - 24, 2023
Asheville Art in the Park - October
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
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.
October 7 - 28, 2023
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - October
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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.
October 3 - 31, 2023
West Asheville Tailgate Market - October
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
November 7 - 21, 2023
West Asheville Tailgate Market - November
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Newsong Showcase & Contest
Citizen Vinyl, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 12/1/2022
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 8:30pm-11:30pm. This event will also include newsong contest for songwriters.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
The Big Crafty Hand to Heart Holiday
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2022
This North Carolina Indie Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
January 2024 (dates not updated)
Asheville Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Harrah's Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
This North Carolina Trade Show-Conference will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $150. This event will also include: antiques show, seminars, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Bluegrass First Class
Crown Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-12 Midnight, Sat 11am-12 Midnight, Sun 9am-12pm. Admission tickets are $60 - $190. This event will also include: vendor market, workshops & jam sessions.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - April
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - May
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - May
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - June
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Asheville Art in the Park - June
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - June
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/14/2023
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.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - July
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
UNCA Lipinsky Hall, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert 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. Admission tickets are $5 - $55. This event will also include: +bonus! youth talent celebration, aug. 5, 2:00-4:00
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - August
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
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.
