North Carolina Festivals and Events

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Aug 30 to Sep 2, 2019     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 27 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

Aug 31 to Aug 31, 2019     Vegan Food Festival

Greensboro, NC - 200 N Elm St

Live Music, Live Food, Raw Food Panel, Vendors, Yoga Demos, Massages & More
- Festival is 1 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-2000, 919-578-3276,

Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2019     Denton Street Festival

Denton, NC - 20 W Salsibury Street

local artist, food, crafts, music and children's activities - Festival is 10 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 4, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1500, 336-859-4231,

Sep 21 to Sep 22, 2019     CenterFest Arts Festival

Durham, NC - 120 Morris Street

Visual artists will showcase their work, and 75 performing artists provide music, dance and entertainment! - Festival is 45 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-, 9195602730, See website

Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2019     Mountain Glory Festival

Marion, NC - 20 South Main Street

Original handicrafts abound - 150 craft, food, non-profit and sponsor booths. Free children's activities, quilt show at MACA, best dressed pet contest and 2 stages for live entertainment!
- Festival is 36 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 18, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 130, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-18,000, 8286522215, See website

Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2019     Smoking in the Foothills BBQ Festival

Lenoir, NC - 801 West Ave

BBQ Competition and Festival is a KCBS sanctioned BBQ event paired with a one-of-a-kind street festival. This year's theme is "Wood. Fire. Smoke." featuring wood crafters and artisans! - Festival is 5 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 12, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 150, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-20,000, 8287574451, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2019     Woolly Worm Festival

Banner Elk, NC - 185 Azalea Circle

The festival features crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, the Woolly Worm Race and much more. - Festival is 42 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 16, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 175, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-25000, 828-898-5605, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     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 47 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

Oct 26 to Oct 26, 2019     Barbecue Festival

Lexington, NC - 2 Main Street

7 stages of entertainment, children's area, special attractions and the best BBQ in the world! - Festival is 36 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

Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2019     Craftsmen’s Classics Art & Craft Festival

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Gate City Blvd

Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists from across America. Something for every taste & budget! , 11/29 Fri.9–6pm, 11/30 Sat.10-6pm, 12/1 Sun.11–5pm
- Festival is 46 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open?
Est # of non-food vendors- 500, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-18,000, 336-282-5550,

Jan 23 to Jan 25, 2020     North Carolina Jazz Festival

Wilmington, NC - 301North Water Street

NCJF is one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast and a STS Top 20 Event, this musical weekend will feature a line-up of Internationally Recognized Artists. Please visit our Web Site for Full Details.
- Festival is 40 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-1500, (910) 793-111, See website

Apr 25 to Apr 25, 2020     Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 801 High House Rd

Join us in the shady canopy of Bond Park, Cary's 310-acre urban park, featuring 150 NC exhibitors, local food vendors, entertainment, kid's area and an Earth Day celebration. - Festival is 27 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 170, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15,000, 9194623864, See website

Aug 22 to Aug 23, 2020     Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 316 N Academy Street

Celebration of fine art and crafts with live music on four stages, entertainment, Kids World, traditional craft demonstrations, and more. - Festival is 44 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 27, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 300, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-60,000, 9194623864, See website