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 Mount Airy, NC — upcoming
October 13 - 15, 2023
Autumn Leaves Festival
Downtown, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 5/2/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids area.
February 2024 (dates not updated) 
Tommy Jarrell Festival
Various Venues, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 1/17/2023
This North Carolina Folk Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4:30pm, Fri 7pm-10pm, Sat 1:30pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: workshops, lectures, children's activities.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Airy Independence Day Celebration
Downtown Mount Airy & Veterans Park, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 4/7/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Tue11am-10pm. This event will also include: food, music, fun, parade, fireworks.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Surry County Agricultural Fair
Veterans Memorial Park, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 7/18/2023
This North Carolina State Fair will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Mayberry Days
Various Venues, Mount Airy, NC
Status: Updated 7/24/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 9am-10pm, Tue 9am-10pm, Wed 9am-10pm, Thu 9am-10pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $50. This event will also include: golf, celebrity look-alikes, kids' area, games, contests, checker tournament.
