Soulshine N' Sunshine Hippie Fest
May 2 - 3, 2026
hamptonhomesteadfarm.com
(704) 214-6836
Hampton Homestead Farm - Gastonia, NC
Kid Friendly, Hippie Fest filled with good vibes and fun for all ages. Multiple Stages of music, overnight camping offered, yoga sessions, petting zoo, local artisans, unique vendors, classic fishing style games. We're creating a joyful, laid-pack atmosphere where families can explore handmade goods, enjoy great food and spend the day connecting with their community.
White Lake Water Festival
May 15 - 17, 2026
whitelakewaterfestival.org
(910) 583-3230
White Lake - Elizabethtown, NC
The 48th Annual White Lake Water Festival marks the beginning of the summer season. This is the kickoff to Summer Fun and Sun at White Lake. Friday starts off with Food Vendors and live music by North Tower Band, Saturday starts with Craft Vendors and an hour-long parade filled with lots of candy. Live Wrestlers in the Ring, Queen's Hour, Art Contest, Kids Play Area, Live Music on Saturday Night by Band of Oz and so much more to experience at White Lake. Sunday will contain a Fun Run.
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
Events in Robbinsville, NC — upcoming
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Music on the Square
Courthouse Square, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 4/15/2025
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
June 26 - 27, 2026
Drive About Tour
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Artisan Gallery, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: craft classes, silent auction, an appalachian evening opening night.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Graham County Heritage Festival
Downtown, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 5/18/2025
This North Carolina Country Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-10pm.
June 27 - August 29, 2026
An Appalachian Evening, Summer Concert Series
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm; Sun-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $10 - $40. This event will also include: regional artisan gallery, artisan drive about, silent auction, schoolhouse cafe.
October 16 - 17, 2026
Harvest Festival
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: antique farming, heritage demos, children's games, live animals, quilt show.
November 27 - 28, 2026
Drive About Tour - November
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Artisan Gallery, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 5, 2026
Christmas in the Mountains
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville, NC
Status: Updated 1/22/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm. This event will also include breakfast with santa.
