Raleigh Rock, Mineral, Gem, Art & Craft Show
June 10 - 11, 2023
Jewelpassageshows.com
(919) 257-8915
Scott Building, Raleigh Fairground - Raleigh, NC
It is a Rock, Mineral, Jewelry, Art, and Craft show.
Charlotte Taco 'N Taps
June 17, 2023
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.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Cary, NC
August 4 - 5, 2023
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!
NC Disneyana
September 2 - 3, 2023
ncdisneyana.com
(919) 695-7040
Durham Armory - Durham, NC
Check out the 3rd Annual NC Disneyana event with cosplayers, pin trading and vendors selling Disneyana on Saturday & Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Join the Facebook Group by searching for NCdisneyana. NC Disneyana run by TriNCpinTrade LLC & Triangle NC Chapter of the DFC (Disneyana Fan Club a nonprofit).
Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire
September 23, 2023
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!
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte
September 30, 2023
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!
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 20 - 22, 2023
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.
Das Best Oktoberfest - Charlotte
October 21, 2023
dasbestoktoberfest.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's 2nd Das Best Oktoberfest…a Craft Beer Festival! Rain or Shine – you are totally wunderbar! As you enter the event, you'll receive a souvenir tasting glass for ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling…Just Drink Responsibly. There is nothing worse than a professional person (dressed in a German outfit) slurring their words as they sing drinking songs!
Charlotte Whiskey Wine & Fire
November 4, 2023
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.
The Jurassic Encounter - Charlotte, NC
November 17 - 26, 2023
charlotte.thejurassicencounter.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Feel the Roar in Charlotte, NC! For two weeks only, November 17th – 26th, enjoy a dinosaur encounter at Ballantyne's Backyard. It's an epic dinosaur attraction - for every dinosaur enthusiast! Bring the whole family and enjoy this prehistoric experience. Prepare to walk through and enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with over 50+ Life-Size animatronic and static dinosaurs and bones. Meet our large and in charge T-Rex, our mighty Triceratops and her young, plus dozens of other species. This is an outdoor event with some tented areas. It's Educational and Fun for every Dino enthusiast!
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 8 - 30, 2023
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, December 8th - 30th.
Events in Shelby, NC — upcoming
June 2023 (dates not updated) 
Art of Sound
Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2022
This North Carolina Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm.
September 28 - October 8, 2023
Cleveland County Fair
Fairgrounds, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 4/20/2023
This North Carolina State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 32 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 10am-11pm, Mon 3pm-11pm, Tue 3pm-11pm, Wed 3pm-11pm, Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8.
October 21, 2023
Mush, Music & Mutts: NC's Fall Liver Mush Festival
Uptown Shelby Courtsquare, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 2/2/2023
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8:30am-4:30pm. This event will also include: kids parade, kids' zone, pet festival, liver mush eating contest, recipe contest.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Carolina Pottery Festival
Legrand Center, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 10/9/2021
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include pottery demonstrations.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Foothills Merry Go Round Festival
Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC
Status: Updated 3/9/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 1pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $10.
