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
May 17 - 18, 2025
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show
Scott Building, Raleigh Fairground, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include we do have door prize.
June 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Geek and Grub Market (Anime Edition)
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/6/2024
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 2025 (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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 .
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
African American Cultural Festival
Heart of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: family village, village tent.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
NC Gourd Arts and Craft Festival
Holshouser Building NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/17/2024
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/18/2024
This North Carolina Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
La Fiesta Del Pueblo
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/9/2024
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: children's carnival, health fair, public safety fair, justice fair.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC
Church grounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include food -kids area.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival
Brier Creek Corporate Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 9/9/2024
This North Carolina Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 30+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 5pm-8pm.
January 4 - September 28, 2025
The Raleigh Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
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 Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Mon closed.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
IBMA World of Bluegrass
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 8/6/2024
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $40 - $950. This event will also include: songwriter workshop, instrument workshops, teacher workshop, many more.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
IMBA Bluegrass Live! by PMC
Red Hat Amphitheater & Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/8/2024
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and Tbd food booths. There will be 8 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $160.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - September
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 .
September 2025 (dates not updated)
The NC International Festival
State Fairgrounds - Jim graham building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 100 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8. This event will also include: children's activities, demonstrations, write with suggestions.