The Seagrove Pottery Festival
November 23 - 24, 2024
seagrovepotteryfestival.com
(919) 418-7555
Seagrove Elementary Schoool - Seagrove, NC
The annual Seagrove Pottery Festival has been named a top 20 event in the Southeast. This is the time of the year that most of the Seagrove area potters and Potters from the mountains to the coast come together in one location to sell their wares. The festival emphasizes hand-made pottery and traditional crafts. Demonstrations both days. Held annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 5 - 29, 2024
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.
Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming
November 23, 2024
American Indian Heritage Celebration
Downtown, Museum and Pedestrian Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/9/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-4pm. This event will also include: children's activities and hands-on crafts, films.
November 23, 2024
NC State Crafts Center Holiday Crafts Fair
NC State Univeristy - Frank Thompson Building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
November 21 - 24, 2024
A Shopping Spree
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/4/2024
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 9am-2pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
November 2 - 30, 2024
The Raleigh Market - November
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
November 29 - December 1, 2024
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
NC State Fairgrouds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/17/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include santa will be there all three days.
November 30 - December 1, 2024
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - Nov
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/4/2024
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $15.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Govenor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival
Capitol Square, South Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/7/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-7:30pm.
December 7, 2024
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Kerr Scott Bldg at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/5/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10.
December 31, 2024
First Night Raleigh
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/27/2024
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 2pm-. Admission tickets are $12 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.
January 2025 (dates not updated)
African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/18/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10:30am-4pm.
January 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - January
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/30/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Every Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm except October.
February 5 - 7, 2025
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/3/2024
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2023
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $12. This event will also include: celebrity guests, stage presenters, cooking demonstrations and more.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - February
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/7/2023
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/10/2024
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-12pm.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - March
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Dreamville Festival
Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2024
This North Carolina Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and Tbd food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Gates Open 12pm Each Day. Admission tickets are $300 - $325.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/5/2024
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
The Bead Mercantile Show - Spring Raleigh
NC State Fairgrounds ~ Holshouser Building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Triangle Raleigh-Durham Doll, Toy & Miniture Show
Amran Shriners Temple, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
This North Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include doll and toy show - hourly and on the half hour door prizes - children under 12 free.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Griot's Garage North Carolina Nationals
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/19/2024
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Lebanese Festival
TLAC, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: food, beer, wine, dancing, music, performance, kids' corner, fortune teller,cultural booth.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - April
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .