Soulshine N' Sunshine Hippie Fest
May 2 - 3, 2026
hamptonhomesteadfarm.com
(704) 214-6836
Hampton Homestead Farm - Gastonia, NC
Kid Friendly, Hippie Fest filled with good vibes and fun for all ages. Multiple Stages of music, overnight camping offered, yoga sessions, petting zoo, local artisans, unique vendors, classic fishing style games. We're creating a joyful, laid-pack atmosphere where families can explore handmade goods, enjoy great food and spend the day connecting with their community.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 23 - 25, 2026
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.
Events in Lenoir, NC — upcoming
July 2026 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Historic Downtown Lenoir NC, Lenoir, NC
Status: Updated 5/8/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm. This event will also include: world's largest patchwork of blackberry cobbler, blueridge heritage music trail.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Happy Valley Jamboree
Jones Family Farm, Lenoir, NC
Status: Updated 7/17/2024
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10:30pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Caldwell County Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC
Status: Updated 9/8/2025
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
