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 Hickory, NC — upcoming
October 13 - 15, 2023
Hickory Oktoberfest
Union Square & Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 5/2/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: children's area, amusement rides, carnival games, demonstrations.
March 2024 (dates not updated) 
Catawba Valley Pottery and Antique Festival
Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 3/28/2022
This North Carolina Art Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: lecture, exhibits, children's events, demonstrations.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Hickory Hops
Olde Hickory Station in Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2023
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
