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 Franklin, NC — upcoming
November 30 - December 7, 2024
Winter Wonderland
Downtown, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 8/14/2024
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 Sat 5pm-8pm, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 5pm-8pm. This event will also include: santa, tree lighting, carriage rides, window displays, enhanced holiday decor.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Franklin Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Watauga Festival Center, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2025 (dates not updated)
Taste of Scotland Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Macon County Fairgrounds, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 4/5/2024
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 $10 - $15.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Franklin Gem and Jewelry Wholesale Trade Show
Watauga Festival Center, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Macon County Gemboree
Macon County Community Building, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $2. This event will also include demonstrations.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
Mountain High Music, Craft, & Car Show
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include car show.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
Franklin Pumpkin Fest
Downtown, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 8/14/2024
This North Carolina Festival 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 2025 (dates not updated)
Leaf Lookers Gemboree
Macon County Community Building, Franklin, NC
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $2.
