Festivals in Raleigh, NC.
Craft Shows, Antiques Collectibles Shows
Lake Eden Reunion
October 16 - 18, 2026
lakeedenretreat.com
Lake Eden - Black Mountain, NC
For 80 years, this land at Lake Eden has been a gathering place for artists and families, and 45 years a festival destination. In 2026, we come home, with the launching of the commemorative coffee table book — Live Life Like a Festival — celebrating 30 years of LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival) at Lake Eden. This reunion is its celebration bringing to life traditions we love while dreaming and playing to see what emerges for the next legacy gathering to carry us into the future.
Lincoln County Apple Festival
October 17, 2026
lincolncountyapplefestival.com
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
A Dickens Holiday - Twenty-Seventh
November 27, 2026
adickensholiday.com
(910) 818-2157
Downtown Fayetteville NC - E Fayettevlle, 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 handmade crafts and food vendors. New this year, downtown businesses can choose to decorate in their favorite Christmas movie theme.
Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming
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 .
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission
City Plaza, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
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 11am-9pm. This event will also include performances and entertainers.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - June
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 .
June 2027 (dates not updated)
BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/16/2026
This North Carolina Trade Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $18 - $35. This event will also include: meet professional lego® artists, local artists, building zones, vendors, exhibitors.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
State Capitol Independence Day
State Capitol grounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kid's area.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
The Raleigh Market - July
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/18/2026
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 .
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - August
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $20.
