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 Wilmington, NC — upcoming
June 7 - 28, 2023
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - June
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
July 5 - 26, 2023
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - July
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
August 25 - 27, 2023
Independence Mall's Women and Kids Show
Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/4/2022
This North Carolina Mall Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2 - 30, 2023
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - August
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
September 6 - 27, 2023
Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove - September
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Every Wed 8am-1pm. This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
October 7 - 8, 2023
Wilmington Riverfest
Downtown, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 5/2/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-5pm. This event will also include: kid's zone, bmx show, fireworks display, children's stage, wfd / wpd / nhcsd displays.
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
October Farmer & Artisan Market
Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2022
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
October 2023 (dates not updated)
Voracious & Rare Beer Festival
Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/11/2022
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $80.
October 2023 (dates not updated)
Carousel Center Beer and Wine Festival
Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 8/18/2022
This North Carolina Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $70.
October 2023 (dates not updated)
GooseBumps in the Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/10/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: trick or treating with vendors, haunted house, vintage carnival games, spooky decor.
November 4 - 5, 2023
Festival Latino
Ogden Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 4/26/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include kids fiesta.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Art in the Arboretum
NHC Arboretum, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/27/2022
This North Carolina Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
November 17 - 19, 2023
Christmas Market Independence Mall
Indepenedence Mall, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Cucalorus Film Festival
TBA, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 9/22/2022
This North Carolina Film Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $200.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Really Cool Stuff Holiday Market
Dock St between Water St and 2nd St, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 11/14/2022
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Girl Scouts Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar
Wilmington Moose Lodge #343, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 11/21/2022
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include kids' craft tables.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Holiday Flea at the BAC
Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 9/27/2022
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: coffee shop, cash bar.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
North Carolina Jazz Festival
Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 8/24/2022
This North Carolina Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and National talent and the hours will be Thu 7:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 7:30pm-12 midnight, Sat 7:30pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $45 - $65.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Made in NC: Brooklyn Arts & Crafts Fair
Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 1/16/2023
This North Carolina Marketplace Expo will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: raffle, cash bar, coffee shop.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Independence Mall Home Show
Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 8/9/2022
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2024 (dates not updated)
Beer, Bourbon and Bbq - Wilmington
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $75.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Herb and Garden Fair
Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 10/3/2022
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: classes, kid's activities, tours.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring
Hannah Block Community Center, Wilmington, NC
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
This North Carolina Art Competition will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be All Days 10am-5pm. This event will also include in conjunction with Azalea Festival.
