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 Jacksonville, NC — upcoming
October 10 - 14, 2023
Onslow County Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 9/28/2023
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 4pm-11pm, Wed 4pm-11pm, Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5.
October 27 - 28, 2023
Onslow Oktoberfest
American Legion Building, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 8/30/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm. This event will also include: cornhole tournament, last man standing contest.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Winterfest Artisan Market
Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 9/28/2022
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include: upcycled art contest, chair contest, cookie contest, door prizes, paint a canvas.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Upcycled Art Contest
Jacksonville Commons, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 9/28/2022
This North Carolina Art Competition will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: craft fair inside, paint-a canvas, scavenger hunt,chair contest,sunday pet photos w santa.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Jacksonville Jamboree
Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm. This event will also include: sports tournaments, car show, amusement rides, pony rides.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Onslow County Freedom Festival
Onslow Pines Park, Jacksonville, NC
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 3pm-9pm. This event will also include: fireworks, family activities, amusements.
