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.
A Dickens Holiday
November 24, 2023
faydta.com/adickensholiday
(910) 818-2157
Downtown Fayetteville NC - Fayetteville, 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 hand-made crafts and food vendors. New this year, downtown businesses can choose to decorate in their favorite Christmas movie theme.
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 Waynesville, NC — upcoming
October 14, 2023
Church Street Art and Craft Show
Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 6/15/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 11 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
October 14 - 15, 2023
Autumn Leaves Arts & Craft Show
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/17/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 21, 2023
Apple Harvest Festival
Historic Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 5/9/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
September 2 - November 4, 2023
Fall Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 11, 2023
Christmas Elves Craft Show
Smokey Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/17/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Waynesville Christmas Parade
Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 8/3/2022
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths.
January - March 2024 (dates not updated)
Winter Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 12/3/2022
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Cabin Fever Spring Craft Show
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/10/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
April - May 2024 (dates not updated)
Spring Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Waynesville Ramp Festival
American Legion Field, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 5/11/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: ramp eating contest, family activities.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 7/12/2022
This North Carolina Specialty-Theme Event will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: classes, demonstrations, contests, auction.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Waynesville Stars and Stripes Celebration
Downtown, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 6/29/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 10am-3pm. This event will also include sidewalk sales.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Freedom Rings Craft Show
Smokey Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 4/17/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Folkmoot USA
Various Venues, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 5/23/2023
This North Carolina Performing Arts Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International talent and the hours will be see website for full schedule.
June - August 2024 (dates not updated)
Summer Flea Market
Smoky Mountain Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2023
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
