North Carolina Festivals and Events

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Aug 24 to Aug 25, 2018     Personality Festival

Roxboro, NC - Uptown Roxboro

Amusement Rides for all ages. Food, Craft, Merchandise, Awareness & Business Vendors. Entertainment with a band Friday night and musicians & dancers Sat. - Festival is 39 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 140, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-10,000, 336-599-8333,

Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2018     Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 316 North Academy Street

Celebration of fine art and crafts with live music on four stages, entertainment, Kids World, traditional craft demonstrations, and more. - Festival is 42 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 28, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 270, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-60,000, 919-319-4560, See website

Aug 25 to Aug 25, 2018     Home Grown Arts Fest

Kernersville , NC - 413 South Main Street

Arts & Crafts must be 100% handmade (no commercial items permitted), 9am to 2pm - Festival is 5 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-20700343,

Aug 31 to Sep 3, 2018     Matthews Alive Festival

Matthews, NC - 120 South Trade St

Three stages of entertainment with national headliners, 170+ craft vendors, 30+ food vendors, kids activities, indoor shows, large carnival - Festival is 26 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 200, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-150000, 704-708-1261, See website

Sep 2 to Oct 1, 2018     AFAS Arts on Sunday Festival Series

Winston-Salem, NC - 630 N. Liberty St,

On Liberty Street, between 6th and 7th Streets. Admission is free. Times are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live music. - Festival is 11 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-600, 3364130623, See website

Sep 6 to Sep 9, 2018     Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors

Winston-Salem, NC - 251 N. Spruce Street

The largest annual book festival in the Carolinas features 45+ award-winning and bestselling authors with a free Saturday Festival perfect for families! - Festival is 14 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 60, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15000, 3367471471,

Sep 15 to Sep 15, 2018     Lincoln County Apple Festival

Lincolnton, NC - 115 West Main St.

Crafts, food, entertainment, kids attractions and, of course, the county's signature crop, apples. Free, family-friendly event around Lincolnton's iconic Court Square. - Festival is 46 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 200, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-60,000, 704-530-4636, See website

Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2018     CenterFest Arts Festival

Durham, NC - 120 Morris St

Juried visual artists from 17 states. Performing arts groups on 6 stages with continuous music, dance and entertainment and 4 food courts. - Festival is 44 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open?
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open?
Est. attendees-35,000, 919-560-2722, See website

Sep 22 to Sep 22, 2018     Madison Bicentennial Celebration

Madison, NC - Downtown at-Murphy, Market, & Hunter Streets

Three stages of music, food court, kids' area, lots of vendors! Old time demonstrations, museum, classic cars & tractors! - Festival is 0 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-2000, 3366381743,

Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2018     The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival

Manteo, NC - 1409 National Park Drive

Enjoy local food, craft beer, live music and over 100 wines on the grounds of the famous outdoor drama. - Festival is 2 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-600, 2524732127, See website

Oct 20 to Oct 20, 2018     A Day on Main Street Fall Festival

Ramseur, NC - Main Street

Arts, Crafts, Family Fun, Entertainment, Games and best of all Festival Food - Festival is 30 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 50, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-736-7373,

Oct 27 to Oct 27, 2018     Barbecue Festival

Lexington, NC - 2 Main Street

6 stages of entertainment, children's area, special attractions and the best BBQ in the world! - Festival is 35 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 250, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-175000, 336-956-1880, See website

Oct 27 to Oct 27, 2018     Seaboard Festival

Hamlet, NC - Main St

Craft and food vendors, 5k race, car show, entertainment and children’s activities. - Festival is 36 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 36, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 160, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-30,000, 910-557-5570, See website

Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2018     Holiday Market

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Lee St.

The 29th Craftsmen’s Classics Art & Craft Festival features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists from across America. Something for every taste & budget! 8/3 Fri. 10–9pm 8/4 Sat. 9-7pm 8/5 Sun. 11–5pm
- Festival is 29 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-22,000, 336-282-5550,

Nov 9 to Nov 11, 2018     Gastonia Fall Festival

Gastonia, NC - 246 n new hope rd

Catfish races, fish frys, crafters, artisans, rides, games, beer and wine garden, some amazing bands, antique auction, car cruise in, food contests and more. Our events are free to attend along with numerous free activities. - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 8, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 75+, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-10,000, 704-244-4854,

Nov 10 to Nov 11, 2018     Long Cove Wine & Craft Festival

Charlotte, NC - 14629 Rainbarrel Rd.

Wine and Craft Festival on Veteran's Day weekend. Come out and enjoy wineries, food and crafts. Shop for the Holiday's. Entertainment provided. Receive a free wine glass to the first 1,000. - Festival is 4 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 65, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-8,000, 980-939-5083,

Nov 23 to Nov 25, 2018     Craftsmen’s Classics Art & Craft Festival

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.

The 45th Craftsmen’s Classics Art & Craft Festival features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists from across America. Something for every taste & budget! 8/3 Fri. 9–6pm 8/4 Sat. 10-6pm 8/5 Sun. 11–5pm
- Festival is 45 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-18,000, 336-282-5550,

May 4 to May 4, 2019     Deep River Antique & Craft Spring Fling

Franklinville, NC - 163 W. Main Street

Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Food and Entertainment all along the Deep River in the Riverside Park. - Festival is 4 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 25, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-824-2030,

Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2019     Holiday Market

Greensboro, NC - GSO Coliseum Complex, Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St.

Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists from across America. Something for every taste & budget!, 11/1 Fri.10–9pm, 11/2 Sat.9-7pm, 11/3 Sun.11–5pm
- Festival is 30 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open?
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-22,000, 336-282-5550,