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Festivals in Greensboro, NC.
Festivals, Trade Shows, Holiday Celebrations

Featured Events

March 15, 2025

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.com
(800) 830-3976
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park - Wilmington, NC

Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Bacon, Biscuits and Bluegrass! It's a great day 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.

April 5, 2025

ballantyne.uncorkthefun.com

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC

Welcome to the revolution! We've re-planted the vineyard and gone International! 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 Celebration is Charlotte's premier wine tasting with hundreds of wines available for tasting. Fill your souvenir-tasting glass with the rich heritage of North Carolina vines and more. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of Symphony Park. Great food to taste and to buy from some of Charlotte's hottest restaurants and food trucks. Great live music and vendors to shop from.

April 12, 2025

Tacos 'N Taps

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.com
(800) 830-3976
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, 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 is NACHO average taco festival.

April 25 - May 4, 2025

herbfest.net

gj∗∗∗ @ gmail.com
(919) 306-3857
Loading Dock Wake Forest - Wake Forest, NC

This Annual lifestyle event is a mainstay in downtown Wake Forest, attracting individuals with interests in herbs, gardening, herb gardening, home, garden, cooking, health, healthy food/cooking, herbal foods, teas, pottery, crafts, art,

May 17, 2025

beerandbourbon.com

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.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

co∗∗∗ @ 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

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.com
(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

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.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

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.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

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.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 27, 2025

charlotte.uncorkthefun.com

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.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

lc∗∗∗ @ gmail.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

ch∗∗∗ @ northstate.net
(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC

NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show covers aprox 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
fe∗∗∗ @ 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.

October 25, 2025

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

sh∗∗∗ @ drinkeatrelax.com
(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.

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Events in Greensboro, NC — upcoming

May 4, 2025

Greensboro Food Truck Festival

Downtown, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/4/2025

A Festival organized by Greensboro Food Truck Festival.
This North Carolina Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 3pm-9pm. This event will also include: face painting, wine tasting.
North Carolina Blues Festival
May 2025 (dates not updated)

North Carolina Blues Festival

City of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 4/30/2024

A Blues Festival organized by Piedmont Blues Preservation Society.
This North Carolina Blues Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
Greensboro Spring Gift & Jewelry Show - May
May 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro Spring Gift & Jewelry Show - May

Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/26/2023

A Trade Show organized by Golden Triangle Show.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
Eastern Festival Orchestra: Celebrations & Rhapsodies
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Eastern Festival Orchestra: Celebrations & Rhapsodies

Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 5/31/2024

A Classical Music Festival organized by Eastern Music Festival.
This North Carolina Classical Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Sat 8pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $55.
Fun Fourth Festival
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Fun Fourth Festival

Downtown, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 3/14/2024

A Holiday Celebration organized by Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 5 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 1pm-6pm.
June 28 - August 2, 2025

Eastern Music Festival

Guilford College and Other Locations, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Eastern Music Festival.
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $210.
Greensboro Early Fall Market
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro Early Fall Market

Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/26/2023

A Trade Show organized by Golden Triangle Show.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
Greensboro Fall Home Show
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro Fall Home Show

Greensboro Sportsplex, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 2/8/2024

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 $ - $10.
September 12 - 14, 2025

North Carolina Folk Festival

Downtown, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

A Festival organized by North Carolina Folk Festival.
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm. This event will also include: family stage, folklife area.
Greensboro Fall Market Wholesale Trade Show
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro Fall Market Wholesale Trade Show

Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/26/2023

A Trade Show organized by Golden Triangle Show.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
UNCG Homecoming
October 2025 (dates not updated)

UNCG Homecoming

UNC Greensboro Campus, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 8/19/2024

A Festival organized by UNCG Alumni Relations.
This North Carolina Festival will have corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: arts fest, children's festival college, reunions, soccer games.
Greensboro NC Model Train Show
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro NC Model Train Show

Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/10/2024

A Trade Show organized by Carolina Model Train Shows.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7. This event will also include model train show.
Greensboro Holiday Market
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Greensboro Holiday Market

Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 1/18/2024

A Marketplace Expo organized by Gilmore Shows.
This North Carolina Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $9.
Made 4 the Holidays Show - November
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Made 4 the Holidays Show - November

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/21/2024

An Art Show organized by Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market.
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include: raffle, early bird tickets.
Small Business Saturday Makers Market
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Small Business Saturday Makers Market

Dragons Hoard, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 11/20/2024

A Craft Show organized by Shop and Stroll Markets, LLC.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Show
November - December 2025 (dates not updated)

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Show

Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 1/9/2024

A Craft Show organized by Gilmore Shows.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $10.
Festival of Lights
December 2025 (dates not updated)

Festival of Lights

Downtown, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 11/5/2024

A Holiday Celebration organized by Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-9pm. This event will also include: music, santa, holiday tree lighting.
Holiday Greensboro Market
December 2025 (dates not updated)

Holiday Greensboro Market

Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/26/2023

A Trade Show organized by Golden Triangle Show.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
Made 4 the Holidays Show - December
December 2025 (dates not updated)

Made 4 the Holidays Show - December

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, Greensboro, NC

Status: Updated 10/21/2024

An Art Show organized by Greensboro Farmer's Curb Market.
This North Carolina Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include: raffle, early bird, live music.