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 Concord, NC — upcoming
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
Splash of Color Quilt Show
Concord City Club, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/13/2021
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7. This event will also include: quilts of valor presentation, door prizes.
October 14 - 15, 2023
Repticon Charlotte
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 6/12/2023
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
October 20 - 22, 2023
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
Cabarras Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 1/26/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9. This event will also include demonstrating artists.
December 9 - 10, 2023
Repticon Charlotte-Dec
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
January 2024 (dates not updated)
Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 2/15/2022
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $9.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show-Feb
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
March 2024 (dates not updated)
Vintage Market Days of Charlotte
Cabarrus Arena, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/28/2022
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Queen Charlotte Fair
Route 29 Pavilion, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 4/4/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 1pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon 4pm-10pm, Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $12. This event will also include: carnival games, carnival shows, carnival foods, carnival rides.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show-Jul
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Cabarrus County Fair
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
Status: Updated 6/27/2023
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 1pm-10pm, Mon 4pm-10pm, Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $20.
