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.
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
Events in Asheville, NC — upcoming
February 20 - 22, 2026
Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2026
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.
April 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - April
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - May
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
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 23 - 24, 2026
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - May
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - June
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
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 .
June 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - June
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 4/11/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Asheville Art in the Park - June
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
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.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - July
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 5/20/2025
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.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 5/31/2025
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - July
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
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 . Admission tickets are $12. This event will also include: demonstrating crafters, children's workshops.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - July
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 5/9/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
July 30 - August 1, 2026
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Asheville High School Auditorium, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 11/19/2025
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 . Admission tickets are $5 - $60. This event will also include: youth talent celebration, aug. 1, 2:00-4:00
April - August 2026 (dates not updated)
Asheville Downtown After Five
Downtown, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 3/25/2025
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 .
August 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - August
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
July 11 - August 29, 2026
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 11/19/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - August
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 7/9/2025
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 .
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Goombay Festival
Pack Square | Reuter Terrace | Roger McGuire Green, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 6/4/2025
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.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - September
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 7/31/2025
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 Fri-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun-Thu closed.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Blue Ridge Pride Festival
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 8/21/2025
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.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
West Asheville Tailgate Market - September
West Asheville Tailgate Market, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 6/3/2025
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Asheville Art in the Park - October
Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrahs Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 10/9/2025
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Ooh La La Curiosity Market - October
Pritchard Park, Asheville, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2025
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 .
