Tacos 'N Taps - Cary
April 6, 2024
Tacos 'N Taps
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC
Put on your party sombrero! This festival will take you South of the Border for some foodie fun. This ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE Beer & Tequila Festival offers up some of the area's best Tacos and Mexican Food, along with great live music, margaritas, pinata punching, contests and many other surprises. This is NACHO average taco festival.
Wine & Food Festival Charlotte
April 20, 2024
ballantyne.uncorkthefun.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Welcome to the revolution! We've re-planted the vineyard and gone International! 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 19th Celebration is Charlotte's premier wine tasting with hundreds of wines available for tasting. Fill your souvenir-tasting glass with the rich heritage of North Carolina vines and more. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of Symphony Park. Great food to taste and to buy from some of Charlotte's hottest restaurants and food trucks. Great live music and vendors to shop from.
NC Cycling Festival
April 20, 2024
NC Cycling Festival
(336) 655-2700
downtown Mocksville, NC - Mocksville, NC
The NC Cycling Festival, held in charming downtown Mocksville, North Carolina, is a celebration of all things cycling. This inaugural event, taking place from April 19 to April 21, 2024, promises an exhilarating weekend for cyclists and non-cyclists of all ages and interests. The weekend event includes competitive and leisure bike rides, a bike show, live music, food trucks, a vendor fair, children's activities, and much more. You don't want to miss this exciting event for the whole family!
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Charlotte, NC
May 18, 2024
beerandbourbon.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Same great location!! Join us for a great day of beer guzzling, bourbon tasting, music listening, cigar smoking, and barbeque eating. 40+ Brews, 20 Bourbons and numerous BBQ tastes are available for sampling. Everything is on-site for you.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Cary, NC
August 2 - 3, 2024
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park - Cary, NC
Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon and Lots of BBQ. Join us for a great day of of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. It's a Southern Fried Good Time!
Charlotte Taco 'N Taps
August 24, 2024
tacosntaps.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Put on your party sombrero! This festival will take you South of the Border for some foodie fun. This ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE beer & tequila festival offers up some of the area's best Tacos and Mexican Food...along with great live music, margaritas, pinata punching, contests and many other surprises. This NACHO average taco festival. Dueling Margarita Bars. The festival will feature over 15 Taco Trucks, Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants with over 30 different types of tacos. Mariachi Bands and Live Music will make your day Super Spicy! Shop many exhibits.
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
September 21, 2024
whiskeywinefire.com
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC
An elegant evening in the Pines - 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!
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
September 28, 2024
charlotte.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!
Nascar Day Festival
October 5, 2024
randlemanchamber.com
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC
NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show covers aprox 1 mile area of Main Street and Commerce Square Park in the hometown of the "King" of NASCAR Richard Petty and the Petty Family. Randleman is home to 4 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees. Petty Fan Club meets at the Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Camp built by the Petty family for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses is also located in Randleman. Food, fun, arts, crafts, music, car show and more all in Randleman, NC. Three stages of bands. The dinosaur expo will return again this year. Most of the proceeds from the car show go to support 3 area nonprofit projects.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 25 - 27, 2024
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.
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
November 2, 2024
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.
Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming
March 2 - 31, 2024
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 6 - 7, 2024
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 12 - 14, 2024
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 13 - 14, 2024
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 20, 2024
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 19 - 21, 2024
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 20 - 21, 2024
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 6 - 28, 2024
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 .
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Satyre Festival, Get in on the Joke
Moore Square, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/17/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm.
May 17 - 19, 2024
Got to Be NC Festival
N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-8pm. This event will also include: tractor pull, bbq cooking championship, pig races, petting zoo, mower racing, cruise-in.
May 18 - 19, 2024
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/21/2024
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include visual art installations and make-and-take activities.
May 4 - 26, 2024
The Raleigh Market - May
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 .
May 25 - 26, 2024
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/7/2024
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
June 1, 2024
Raleigh's International Food Festival
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-9pm. This event will also include performances and entertainers.
June 7 - 9, 2024
Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show
Scott Building, Raleigh Fairground, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 1 - 30, 2024
The Raleigh Market - June
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 .
July 2024 (dates not updated)
State Capitol Independence Day Festival
State Capitol grounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/29/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kid's area.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Geek and Grub Market Super Hero Edition
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/5/2023
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-10pm. This event will also include: competitions, giant games, etc.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Vegan Vending and Good Vibes
Farotage Nation Lounge, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
July 6 - 28, 2024
The Raleigh Market - July
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 .
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Geek and Grub Market (Anime Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/5/2023
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths. This event will also include: free raffle, scavenger hunt.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - August
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/8/2023
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
August 17 - 18, 2024
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: lectures, demos.
August 3 - 31, 2024
The Raleigh Market - August
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 .