Festivals in Franklin, NC.
Gem-Jewelry-Bead Shows, Craft Shows, Festivals
Washington Summer Festival
June 12 - 13, 2026
(252) 946-9168
Downtown Waterfront - Washington, NC
Annual downtown and waterfront festival. Crafters and food vendors, children's rides, live bands.
Lincoln County Apple Festival
October 17, 2026
lincolncountyapplefestival.com
(704) 530-4636
Downtown - Lincolnton, NC
9 blocks of Main Street is arts and crafts, fair food, music, kids area, farmer's market, local businesses, and non-profits.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 23 - 25, 2026
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.
Nascar Day Festival
October 24, 2026
randlemanchamber.com
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC
NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show in the downtown area of Main Street and Commerce Square Park in the hometown of the "King" of NASCAR Richard Petty and the Petty Family. Randleman is home to 4 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees. Petty Fan Club meets at the Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Camp built by the Petty family for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses is also located in Randleman. Food, fun, arts, crafts, music, car show, and more all in Randleman, NC. Three stages of bands. The dinosaur expo will return again this year. Most of the proceeds from the car show go to support 3 area nonprofit projects
Events in Franklin, NC — upcoming
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Taste of Scotland Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Macon County Fairgrounds, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 5/9/2025
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4:30pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
July 24 - 26, 2026
Macon County Gemboree
Macon County Community Building, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 3/26/2026
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3. This event will also include demonstrations.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Franklin Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Watauga Festival Center, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 3/18/2025
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Franklin Pumpkin Fest
Downtown, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 7/7/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include: kid's areas, street performers & attractions, balloon twister.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Leaf Lookers Gemboree
Macon County Community Building, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $2.
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Winter Wonderland
Downtown, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: santa, tree lighting, carriage rides, window displays, enhanced holiday decor.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Franklin Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Watauga Festival Center, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 5/8/2026
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
