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 Cary, NC — upcoming
October 28, 2023
North Carolina Wine Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 8/29/2023
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 4, 2023
Arts & Crafts Festival
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 5/16/2022
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include you can choose the prizes you want to win from our huge raffle.
November 2023 (dates not updated) 
Cary Academy's Main Street Market
Cary Academy's campus, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2022
This North Carolina Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
January 6, 2024
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Tacos 'N Taps - Cary
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Taste of China Food and Culture Festival
310 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 3/9/2023
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 1pm-6pm. This event will also include kids' activities.
April 27, 2024
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Fest in the West
Thomas Brooks Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 10/19/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include 2 contests- horseshoes and pie eating.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Ritmo Latino Music, Dance & Art Festival
Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Cary, NC
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
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 24 - 25, 2024
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Cary Town Hall, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 9/20/2023
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 Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area, interactive art.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and tba 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.
