Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
September 30, 2023
uncorkthefun.com
(800) 830-3976
Symphony Park @ South Park Mall - Charlotte, NC
Welcome to the revolution! This year we are going to offer not only NC wineries, but other local, National and International wines along with beer and spirits for you to taste. This 18th Annual Celebration is Charlotte's premier casual wine tasting with HUNDREDS of wines available for tasting. Take your souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich heritage of North Carolina vines. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of the Symphony Park at South Park Mall. Round out the day with shopping, live music and great food!
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 Laurinburg, NC — upcoming
October 6 - 8, 2023
Scotland County Highland Games
North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 8/3/2023
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $15.
October 14, 2023
John Blue Cotton Festival
John Blue House & Grounds, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 8/17/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: kids'games,hayrides,antiqueequipdemo,1890housetours,trainrides,kidstractorpull,&more.
April 2024 (dates not updated) 
Laurinburg After Five - April
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Laurinburg After Five - May
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm. This event will also include: sprinklers, video game trailor, bubble man, raffles, 50/50, dancing.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Laurinburg After Five - June
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Laurinburg After Five - July
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Laurinburg After Five - August
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Laurinburg After Five - September
Downtown Laurinburg, Laurinburg, NC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
