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Festivals in Wilmington, NC.
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May 17, 2025

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.

June 21, 2025

smokymountainyogafest.com

(727) 871-1693
Folkmoot USA Campus - Waynesville, NC

Starting at 10am, June 21st, we will host fitness classes, workshops, wisdom and wellness talks, live music and entertainment, Vendor Village with dozens of local artists, artisans and wellness related products, as well as a variety of delicious food and beverage options, a children's activity area, all culminating with a dynamic Closing Ceremony at 8pm. This will be an indoor and outdoor event with classes and entertainment on The Green, Vendor Village, Food Truck Park and Imagination Station outdoors with educational workshops, demonstrations, artists galleries, a mocktail bar and restrooms inside the Folkmoot Friendship Center.

August 1 - 2, 2025

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 23, 2025

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 6, 2025

winstonsalem.beerandbourbon.com

(800) 830-3976
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds - Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem is the Spot for…GRILLS GONE WILD! Get ready Winston-Salem! We are bringing the East Coast's Favorite BBQ festival to the Twin City for the First Time Ever, and we are going WILD!!! THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ Fest is Coming At You!!! This flavorful affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It's a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbecue eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

September 13, 2025

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 20, 2025

greensboropride.org

(336) 355-7016
LeBauer Park, Downtown - Greensboro, NC

Join us for the 2025 Greensboro Pride Festival on September 20, 2025, as we take over beautiful downtown Greensboro, NC, with our biggest event yet! With an annual attendance of 60,000+, we've doubled our footprint to welcome over 400 vendors and even more festival-goers for a day filled with live entertainment, incredible shopping, delicious food, children's activities, and vibrant community connections. Whether you're an attendee looking for an unforgettable experience or a vendor eager to showcase your business to a diverse and engaged audience, this is the place to be! Don't miss your chance to celebrate love, inclusivity, and pride.

September 27, 2025

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 18, 2025

lincolncountyapplefestival.com

(704) 530-4636
Downtown - Lincolnton, NC

9 blocks of Main Street is arts and crafts, fair food, music, kids area, farmer's market, local businesses, and non-profits.

October 18, 2025

randlemanchamber.com

(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC

NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show covers approx 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 24 - 26, 2025

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.

October 25, 2025

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.

November 22 - 23, 2025

seagrovepotteryfestival.com

(919) 418-7555
Seagrove Elementary Schoool - Seagrove, NC

The annual Seagrove Pottery Festival has been named a top 20 event in the Southeast. This is the time of the year that most of the Seagrove area potters and Potters from the mountains to the coast come together in one location to sell their wares. The festival emphasizes handmade pottery and traditional crafts. Demonstrations both days. Held annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving.

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Events in Wilmington, NC — upcoming

May 24 - 25, 2025

Orange Street Artsfest

Hannah Block Historic USO Building/Community Arts Center, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

An Art Show organized by Thalian Association.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
May 14 - 28, 2025

Open Air Market - May

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/22/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
This North Carolina Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
June 4 - 25, 2025

Open Air Market - June

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/28/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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 .
July 2 - 30, 2025

Open Air Market - July

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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 . This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
August 6 - 27, 2025

Open Air Market - August

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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 . This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
September 3 - 24, 2025

Open Air Market - September

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

A Farmers Market organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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 . This event will also include: animal sanctuary tours, art bus, grounds open to the public, demostrations.
October 4 - 5, 2025

Wilmington Riverfest

Downtown, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 3/28/2025

A Festival organized by Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc..
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.
Veg-Out
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Veg-Out

Greenfield Park/Rotary Garden, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 4/15/2024

A Green Festival organized by Cool Wilmington.
This North Carolina Green Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. This event will also include speakers & cooking demonstrations.
Art in the Arboretum
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Art in the Arboretum

NHC Arboretum, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 8/13/2024

A Craft Show organized by Nhcce Arboretum Foundation, Inc..
This North Carolina Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Voracious & Rare Beer Festival
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Voracious & Rare Beer Festival

Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 10/7/2024

A Wine-Beer Event organized by Lighthouse Beer and Wine.
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 $40 - $80.
Carousel Center Beer and Wine Festival
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Carousel Center Beer and Wine Festival

Live Oak Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 9/5/2024

A Wine-Beer Event organized by Lighthouse Beer and Wine.
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 $35 - $120.
GooseBumps in the Grove
October 2025 (dates not updated)

GooseBumps in the Grove

Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 6/11/2024

A Festival organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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.
Festival Latino
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Festival Latino

Ogden Park, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 9/14/2024

A Festival organized by Amigos Internacional.
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.
Cucalorus Film Festival
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Cucalorus Film Festival

TBA, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 9/9/2024

A Film Festival organized by Cucalorus Film Foundation.
This North Carolina Film Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $200.
Really Cool Stuff Holiday Market
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Really Cool Stuff Holiday Market

Dock St between Water St and 2nd St, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 5/14/2024

A Holiday Celebration organized by Cool Wilmington.
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: dj's, holiday music & more day of event surprises.
Holiday Flea at the BAC
December 2025 (dates not updated)

Holiday Flea at the BAC

Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 9/12/2024

A Vintage organized by Brooklyn Arts Center.
This North Carolina Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $20. This event will also include: coffee shop, cash bar.
Forty-Fifth North Carolina Jazz Festival
February 2026 (dates not updated)

Forty-Fifth North Carolina Jazz Festival

Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 12/16/2024

A Jazz Music Festival organized by North Carolina Jazz Festival, Inc..
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 $15 - $240.
Wilmington Spring Home Show
February 2026 (dates not updated)

Wilmington Spring Home Show

Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 12/24/2024

A Home and Garden Show organized by American Consumer Shows.
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ - Wilmington NC
March 2026 (dates not updated)

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ - Wilmington NC

Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 9/17/2024

A Festival organized by Drink Eat Relax Events, LLC.
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 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.
Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring
March - April 2026 (dates not updated)

Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring

Hannah Block Community Center, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

An Art Competition organized by Wilmington Art Association.
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.
North Carolina Azalea Festival
April 2026 (dates not updated)

North Carolina Azalea Festival

Various Sites, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 8/2/2024

A Festival organized by North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington, Inc..
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $150. This event will also include: parade, home & garden tours, circus, queen's coronation, coin show, juried art show.
Herb and Garden Fair
April 2026 (dates not updated)

Herb and Garden Fair

Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC

Status: Updated 1/16/2025

A Home and Garden Show organized by Poplar Grove Plantation.
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.