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 Fayetteville, NC — upcoming
October 14, 2023
VBC Craft Fair
Village Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 7/24/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 20 - 22, 2023
Dogwood Fall Festival
Downtown, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: games, rides, family activities, children's area, live music.
November 2 - 5, 2023
Holly Day Fair
The Crown Expo Center, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 8/7/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $30.
November 24, 2023
A Dickens Holiday
Downtown Fayetteville NC, Fayetteville, NC
Web: faydta.com/adickensholiday
Status: Updated 8/16/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10:30am.
March 15 - 17, 2024
North Carolina Home Expo, March
Crown Complex Expo Center, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 6/7/2023
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 2024 (dates not updated) 
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
Downtown, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 12/7/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-8pm, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: games, rides, family activities, children's area, live music.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
International Folk Festival
Downtown, Festival Park, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: parade, international cafe, kids area, food truck alley, gala.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Home Expo
Crown Complex Expo Center, Fayetteville, NC
Status: Updated 7/28/2023
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
