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Festivals in Raleigh, NC.
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May 2 - 3, 2026

hamptonhomesteadfarm.com

(704) 214-6836
Hampton Homestead Farm - Gastonia, NC

Kid Friendly, Hippie Fest filled with good vibes and fun for all ages. Multiple Stages of music, overnight camping offered, yoga sessions, petting zoo, local artisans, unique vendors, classic fishing style games. We're creating a joyful, laid-pack atmosphere where families can explore handmade goods, enjoy great food and spend the day connecting with their community.

May 15 - 17, 2026

whitelakewaterfestival.org

(910) 583-3230
White Lake - Elizabethtown, NC

The 48th Annual White Lake Water Festival marks the beginning of the summer season. This is the kickoff to Summer Fun and Sun at White Lake. Friday starts off with Food Vendors and live music by North Tower Band, Saturday starts with Craft Vendors and an hour-long parade filled with lots of candy. Live Wrestlers in the Ring, Queen's Hour, Art Contest, Kids Play Area, Live Music on Saturday Night by Band of Oz and so much more to experience at White Lake. Sunday will contain a Fun Run.

October 23 - 25, 2026

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 24, 2026

randlemanchamber.com

(336) 495-1100
Downtown - Randleman, NC

NASCAR Day Festival/Racin to Randleman Car Show in the downtown 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

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Events in Raleigh, NC — upcoming

February 19 - 22, 2026

Quiltcon

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/12/2026

A Fiber Arts Festival organized by The Modern Quilt Guild.
This North Carolina Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $18 - $50.
February 21 - 22, 2026

Raleigh Body Mind Spirit Expo

Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event organized by Body Mind Spirit Expos.
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15.
February 1 - 28, 2026

The Raleigh Market - February

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 12/22/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
March 14, 2026

Raleigh's Women's Day Expo

NC State University McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/20/2026

A Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: expo: network, shop, grants... exhibitors and vendors.
March 14, 2026

Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/30/2026

A Parade organized by Raleigh Saint Patricks' Day Parade Committee.
This North Carolina Parade will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-12pm.
March 1 - 29, 2026

The Raleigh Market - March

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/12/2026

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Dreamville Festival
April 2026 (dates not updated)

Dreamville Festival

Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/20/2025

A Music Festival organized by Dreamville Festival.
This North Carolina Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and Tbd food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $300 - $325.
April 10 - 12, 2026

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $12.
Lebanese Festival
April 2026 (dates not updated)

Lebanese Festival

TLAC, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/28/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Triangle Lebanese-American Center (Tlac).
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: food, beer, wine, dancing, music, performance, kids' corner, fortune teller,cultural booth.
The Bead Mercantile Show - Spring Raleigh
April 2026 (dates not updated)

The Bead Mercantile Show - Spring Raleigh

NC State Fairgrounds ~ Holshouser Building, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/21/2025

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by The Best Bead Show.
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
April 17 - 18, 2026

Goodguys Griot's Garage North Carolina Nationals

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
This North Carolina Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $12 - $32.
April 18, 2026

Triangle Raleigh-Durham Doll, Toy & Miniture Show

Amran Shriners Temple, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Southeastern Doll Shows.
This North Carolina Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine craft 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.
April 4 - 26, 2026

The Raleigh Market - April

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/12/2026

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
May 9, 2026

Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers! Free Adm.

Moore Square, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
May 16 - 17, 2026

Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/7/2025

An Art Show organized by Artsplosure.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include visual art installations and make-and-take activities.
Got to Be NC Festival
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Got to Be NC Festival

N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

A Festival organized by N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Service.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-8pm. This event will also include: tractor pull, bbq cooking championship, pig races, petting zoo, mower racing, cruise-in.
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May

North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

A Pet-themed Event organized by Herpetorama, Inc Dba Repticon.
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
The Raleigh Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

The Raleigh Market - May

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Bliss Boogie
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)

Bliss Boogie

Lakeside Retreats, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 4/14/2025

A Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event organized by Bliss Boogie.
This North Carolina Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 6am-12 midnight; Sun 6am-2pm. Admission tickets are $100 - $450.
June 6, 2026

Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission

City Plaza, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Food Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. This event will also include performances and entertainers.
June 13 - 14, 2026

North Carolina Home Show

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 10/30/2025

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.
The Raleigh Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

The Raleigh Market - June

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo
June 2026 (dates not updated)

BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/3/2025

A Trade Show organized by BrickUniverse.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $18 - $35. This event will also include: meet professional lego® artists, local artists, building zones, vendors, exhibitors.
State Capitol Independence Day
July 2026 (dates not updated)

State Capitol Independence Day

State Capitol grounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 5/29/2025

A Holiday Celebration organized by State Capitol Foundation, Inc..
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. This event will also include: games, kid's area.