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Festivals in Raleigh, NC.
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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.

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.

April 20, 2024

NC Cycling Festival

(336) 655-2700
downtown Mocksville - 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!

May 16 - 19, 2024

(719) 313-7420
Maggie Valley Fairgrounds - Maggie Valley, NC

This event will host the greatest Beatboxers, vocal percussionists, and mouth musicians, that the world has ever seen, from all over the world. Parents, if your kid makes noises and music with their face then this is the event to turn them into the best musicians around! We will have arts and crafts from all over the south, food vendors galore featuring our very own Beatbox Chef Shack, tents for beatbox and music workshops, tents to festive your talent on our House of Ink YouTube page, and competitions for all ages to get a chance to hone their craft as well as a chance to earn great prizes. This is year one! We plan to go all out!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

October 25 - 27, 2024

MadeInTheSouthShows.com

This is a VIP Promoter
(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.

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.

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Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming

A Shopping Spree
November - December 2024 (dates not updated)

A Shopping Spree

NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 9/4/2023

A Vendor Event organized by Junior League of Raleigh.
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-6pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
Govenor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival
December 2024 (dates not updated)

Govenor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival

Capitol Square, South Plaza, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 12/7/2023

A Holiday Celebration organized by North Carolina State Capitol Foundation.
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 1 - 29, 2024

The Raleigh Market - December

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/17/2024

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
First Night Raleigh
December 2024 (dates not updated)

First Night Raleigh

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 9/6/2023

A Holiday Celebration organized by Artsplosure.
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths 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.
African American Cultural Celebration
January 2025 (dates not updated)

African American Cultural Celebration

North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/18/2024

A Festival organized by North Carolina Museum of History.
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.
The Raleigh Market - January
January 2025 (dates not updated)

The Raleigh Market - January

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/30/2023

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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.
Southern Farm Show
January - February 2025 (dates not updated)

Southern Farm Show

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 9/19/2023

A Trade Show organized by Southern Shows, Inc..
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
February 2025 (dates not updated)

Downtown Raleigh Home Show

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 10/27/2023

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
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.
The Raleigh Market - February
February 2025 (dates not updated)

The Raleigh Market - February

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/1/2023

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
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 .
Quiltcon
February 2025 (dates not updated)

Quiltcon

The Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 12/7/2023

A Fiber Arts Festival organized by The Modern Quilt Guild.
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $14 - $40.
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
February 2025 (dates not updated)

Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo

Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 12/7/2023

A Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event organized by Body Mind Spirit Expos.
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.
Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/10/2024

A Parade organized by Raleigh Saint Patricks' Day Parade Committee.
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.