Festivals in Raleigh, NC.
Festivals, Antiques Collectibles Shows
Lincoln County Apple Festival
October 17, 2026
lincolncountyapplefestival.com
(704) 530-4636
Downtown - Lincolnton, NC
9 blocks of Main Street is arts and crafts, fair food, music, kids area, farmer's market, local businesses, and non-profits.
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.
Nascar Day Festival
October 24, 2026
randlemanchamber.com
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC
NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show in the downtown 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
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December 5, 2026
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Kerr Scott Bldg at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Govenor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival
Capitol Square, South Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/8/2025
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration 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 5:30pm-7:30pm.
December 31, 2026
First Night Raleigh
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
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 Thu 2pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $12 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2025
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.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - January
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
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 .
January 2027 (dates not updated)
African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/17/2025
This North Carolina Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10:30am-4:30pm.
February 3 - 5, 2027
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Quiltcon
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $18 - $50.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - February
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
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 27 - 28, 2027
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Raleigh's Women's Day Expo
NC State University McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: expo: network, shop, grants... exhibitors and vendors.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/30/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Lebanese Festival
TLAC, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, 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.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - March
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $12.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
The Bead Mercantile Show - Spring Raleigh
NC State Fairgrounds ~ Holshouser Building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $7.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Goodguys Griot's Garage North Carolina Nationals
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
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 . Admission tickets are $12 - $32.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Triangle Raleigh-Durham Doll, Toy & Miniture Show
Amran Shriners Temple, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - April
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers!
Moore Square, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Got to Be NC Festival
N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
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 2027 (dates not updated)
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $20.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - May
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
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 .
