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 Charlotte, NC — upcoming
November 14 - 24, 2024
Southern Christmas Show
The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $13 - $16. This event will also include: puppet shows, novelty, craft demos, decoration competitions.
November 27, 2024
Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade
Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 11/4/2024
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5:30pm-. This event will also include: segwaloons, baloons, floats.
November 15 - 30, 2024
Carowinds Winterfest - November
Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/25/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20 - $110.
December 14, 2024
Geek and Grub Market (Christmas Nightmare Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 11/20/2024
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths. This event will also include: free raffle, scavenger hunt.
December 5 - 29, 2024
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Web: ncholidaylights.com
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 7pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon 5pm-10pm, Tue 5pm-10pm, Wed 5pm-10pm, Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon 5pm-10pm, Tue 5pm-10pm, Wed 5pm-10pm, Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon 5pm-10pm, Tue 5pm-10pm, Wed 5pm-10pm, Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include kids' activities.
November 15 - December 31, 2024
Carowinds Winterfest
Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: shows, ice staking, rides, family fun.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
CLT New Year's Eve
Downtown, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 12/11/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 8pm-.
February 1, 2025
Southern Oyster Wine & Beer Festival
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $49 - $150.
February 21 - 23, 2025
Charlotte Home & Remodeling Show
The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 9/3/2024
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12. This event will also include home & garden experts and celebrities.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Intergalactic Bead Shows-Charlotte, NC
Oasis Shriner's, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 12/4/2023
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: bead shows, jewelry, gems, beads, retail, sales.
April 5, 2025
Wine & Food Festival Charlotte
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/14/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $49 - $90.
April 1 - 21, 2025
Charlotte Shout!
Uptown, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/25/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be All Days 8:30am-11:30pm. This event will also include: charlotte shout! will have art, music, food and so much more.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Showcase of Woodcarvings
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/24/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include competition.
May 3 - 4, 2025
Kings Drive Art Walk
Little Sugar Creek Greenway on South Kings Drive on Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/17/2024
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
May 17, 2025
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Charlotte, NC
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $75.
June 6 - 8, 2025
Taste of Charlotte Festival
Tryon St. Uptown Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: kids area, national tours, wine cellar & tavern at the taste for 21 & over.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Intergalactic Bead Shows - Charlotte
Oasis Shriners, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: id/appraisal, demonstration.
August 23, 2025
Charlotte Taco 'N Taps
Ballantyne's Backyard, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft 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.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Yiasou Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 7/2/2024
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $3.
September 19 - 21, 2025
Festival in the Park
Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 10/17/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 32 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's art area, family fun zone rides.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
Symphony Park @ South Park Mall, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $39 - $75.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Charlotte International Jerk Festival
626 Char Meck Lane, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 8/22/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $25.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
Mecklenburg Oktoberfest
Truist Field, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Charlotte, NC
Status: Updated 9/4/2024
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths. This event will also include: free raffle, scavenger hunt.
