Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
September 23, 2023
whiskeywinefire.com
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC
An elegant evening in the Pines - 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!
Art on Main: Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair
September 23 - 24, 2023
facebook.com/artonmainhendersonvillenc
(828) 693-8504
Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville - Hendersonville, NC
Autumn in the Western North Carolina mountains finds thousands of visitors traveling to the region to enjoy its amazing fall foliage. We celebrate fine art and fine craft on the last weekend of September each year by gathering distinctive local artists, as well as highly qualified artists from the southeast region.
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 Fletcher, NC — upcoming
September 28 - 30, 2023
Asheville Quilt Show
The WNC Agriculture Center, Davis Event Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 1 food booth. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include demonstrations of quilting techniques.
October 13 - 14, 2023
Fall Harvest Days Antique Engine and Tractor Show
Western NC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 2/21/2023
This North Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include antique tractor pull.
October 20 - 22, 2023
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 8/31/2023
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
October 31 - November 1, 2023
Asheville Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-3pm.
November 18 - 19, 2023
Reptiday Asheville Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo
Western North Carolina Agriculture Center - Boone Building, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 2/21/2023
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Vintage Market Days Asheville Metro
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 9/2/2022
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $20.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Spiritual Fusions Psychic & Holistic Expo
WNC Ag Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 3/18/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
Western NC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 11/29/2022
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include education and workshops.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Reptiday Asheville Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Expo Building, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 2/21/2023
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)
North Carolina Mountain State Fair
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
Status: Updated 4/14/2023
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $10. This event will also include: livestock shows, carnival rides, competitive exhibits, clogging competition.
