
Duck Jazz Festival
October 9 - 10, 2021
duckjazz.com
(252) 255-1234
Duck Town Green - Duck, NC
The Duck Jazz Festival returns on Columbus Day weekend in 2021. Start the weekend with a Concert on the Green at 4pm on Saturday. Return to the park on Sunday to enjoy a full day of music during this free, non-ticketed festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians on two stages.
Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte
October 22 - 24, 2021
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.
'Tis the Season Holiday Fair
November 19 - 21, 2021
WNCHolidayFair.net
(828) 606-8680
Davis Event Center WNC Ag Center & Expo Building - Fletcher, NC
'Tis the Season Holiday Fair is a festive shopping event featuring fabulous art, crafts, adornments for the home as well as delectable holiday food and NC wines. Tis the Season Holiday Fair will be November 20-22, 2020 at the WNC Ag Center in the Davis Event Center and Expo Building located near beautiful Asheville, NC.
Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming
January 2021 (dates not updated) 
Nineteeth African American Cultural Celebration
NC Museum of History, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/15/2019
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10:30am-4:30pm. This event will also include: artist demonstrations, workshops, hands-on craft activities.
February 2 - 4, 2022
Southern Farm Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2020
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 11 - 13, 2022
Downtown Raleigh Home Show
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/18/2020
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10. This event will also include: celebrity guests, stage presenters, cooking demonstrations and more.
February 13 - 14, 2021
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/30/2020
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $11 - $12. This event will also include: lectures, demos.
February - March 2021 (dates not updated) 
Inetergalactic Bead Shows - Raleigh
Doubletree by Hilton Brownstone University, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 2/3/2020
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have fine craft and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: bead, bead show, intergalactic, shopping, events, hobbies, crafts, jewelry, designing.
March 2021 (dates not updated) 
Lebanese Festival
NC State Fairgrounds Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/13/2020
This North Carolina Festival will have Fine Art, Fine Craft, Crafts, Film, Flea Market, Commercial/Retail, Homegrown Products, Corp./Information and Antique/Collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 11am-7pm. This event will also include: food, beer, wine, dancing, music, performance, kids' corner, hookah, cultural booth.
April 2021 (dates not updated) 
The Bead Mercantile Show -- Spring Raleigh
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/31/2020
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have fine craft and commercial/retail exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
April 9 - 11, 2021
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2020
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
April 22 - 24, 2022
Southern Womens' Show ~ Raleigh
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 12/22/2020
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $12. This event will also include: cooking stage, spotlight stage, dancing like the stars, firefighter fashion show.
May 2 - 31, 2021
Raleigh Flea Market - May
Historic State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/6/2020
This North Carolina Flea Market will have crafts, flea market, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and tba food booths.
May 15, 2021
Triangle Raleigh-Durham Doll & Toy Show
Amran Shriners Temple, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/23/2020
This North Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have fine craft and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include doll and toy show - hourly and on the half hour door prizes - children under 12 free.
June 2021 (dates not updated) 
NC Hiphop Festival
Various Locations, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 1/3/2020
This North Carolina Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, film, flea market, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11:30pm, Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 3pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $75.
August 2021 (dates not updated) 
Raleigh's International Food Festival
100 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/11/2020
This North Carolina Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, film, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: games, demonstrations, kids' area.
August 2021 (dates not updated) 
Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/18/2020
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail, homegrown products and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $11 - $12. This event will also include: lectures, demos.
September 17 - 19, 2021
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2020
This North Carolina Trade Show will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
September - October 2021 (dates not updated) 
La Fiesta Del Pueblo - Virtual & Drive Through
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC Or Online at facebook.com/events/350742242601636
Status: Updated 9/17/2020
This North Carolina Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: children's carnival, health fair, public safety fair, justice fair.

September - October 2021 (dates not updated) 
IBMA World of Bluegrass - Virtual
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/19/2020
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be See website for full schedule. This event will also include: songwriter workshop, instrument workshops, teacher workshop, many more.
October 14 - 24, 2021
North Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/1/2020
This North Carolina State Fair will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-12 midnight, Fri 8am-12 midnight, Sat 8am-12 midnight, Sun 8am-11pm, Mon 8am-11pm, Tue 8am-11pm, Wed 8am-11pm, Thurs 8am-12 midnight, Fri 8am-12 midnight, Sat 8am-12 midnight, Sun 8am-11pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $9. This event will also include: competitons, rides, games, ag exhibits.
November 2021 (dates not updated) 
A (Virtual) Shopping Spree
Online only at jlraleigh.org/a-virtual-spree-2020-events-a..
Status: Updated 10/6/2020
This North Carolina Craft Show will have fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
November 2021 (dates not updated) 
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
NC State Fairgrouds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 10/28/2020
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have Fine Art, Fine Craft, Crafts, Commercial/Retail and Antique/Collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $9. This event will also include santa will be there all three days.
December 4, 2021
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Holshouser Bldg at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/5/2020
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $7.
December 2021 (dates not updated) 
First Night Raleigh
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/20/2019
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 15 food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 2pm-12 Midnight. Admission tickets are $11 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.