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.
The Seagrove Pottery Festival
November 23 - 24, 2024
seagrovepotteryfestival.com
(919) 418-7555
Seagrove Elementary Schoool - Seagrove, NC
The annual Seagrove Pottery Festival has been named a top 20 event in the Southeast. This is the time of the year that most of the Seagrove area potters and Potters from the mountains to the coast come together in one location to sell their wares. The festival emphasizes hand-made pottery and traditional crafts. Demonstrations both days. Held annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 5 - 29, 2024
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.
Events in Cary, NC — upcoming
October 19, 2024
North Carolina Wine Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 6/3/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $50 - $75.
November 2, 2024
Taste of China Food and Culture Festival
310 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 3/28/2024
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' activities.
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Three Kings Parade - Dia de Los Reyes Parade
Downtown, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12:30pm-3:30pm. This event will also include volunteer musicians.
April 12, 2025
Tacos 'N Taps - Cary
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $75. This event will also include: pinata punching, games, contests.
April 26, 2025
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/4/2024
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids zone, earth day lane, beer garden.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Ritmo Latino Music, Dance & Art Festival
Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 2/15/2024
This North Carolina Ethnic Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6:30pm. This event will also include kids' area.
August 1 - 2, 2025
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Cary, NC
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $39 - $130.
August 23 - 24, 2025
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/27/2024
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, interactive art.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $60 - $90.
