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 Kernersville, NC — upcoming
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
Piney Grove Chili Cook Off
Pine Grove Fire and Rescue, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 7/17/2022
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include there will be a chili cook off between fire departments.
October 22, 2023
Fizz & Beats™ Zero Proof Fest
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 7/9/2023
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 Local talent and the hours will be Sun 1pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $22 - $27. This event will also include: contest, prizes, large lawn games.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Glenn High School Holly Day Vendor Show
Glenn High School Cafeteria, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 11/15/2022
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths.
November - December 2023 (dates not updated)
Kernersville Arts & Crafts Guild Christmas Store
1030-M South Main Street, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 11/4/2022
This North Carolina Marketplace Expo will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Kernersville Art & Crafts Guild Spring Folly Show
Downtown Kernersville, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 12/30/2022
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: the spring folly event includes entertainment, rides, car show, food by local non-profits.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Kernersville Spring Folly
Downtown, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm. This event will also include: classic cars, kids' rides & activities.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Honeybee Festival
Fourth of July Park, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 7/20/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' area and demonstrations, carnival rides.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Home Grown Arts Fest
Harmon Park, Kernersville, NC
Status: Updated 7/26/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
