North Carolina Festivals and Events

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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

Sep 4 to Sep 7, 2020     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 28 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

Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2020     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 43 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 17 to Oct 17, 2020     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 48 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 17 to Oct 17, 2020     Mush, Music & Mutts Festival 2020: CANCELED

Shelby, NC - 112 South Lafayette Street

Dogs in costume, a beauty pageant, live music and a liver mush eating contest. Children’s games and activities, inflatables. Highlighted on the Travel Channel. Bring Fido Top 10 Most Pet Friendly Festival,

- Festival is 33 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-12,000, 7044844804, See website

Oct 24 to Oct 24, 2020     The Barbecue Festival

Lexington, NC - Main Street

Free one day street festival celebrating Lexington "Style" Barbecue. Includes: 7 stages of entertainment, 200 vendors, children's area, Pig Theme Sand Sculpture, Lumberjack Show, & Hogway Speedway. - 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-150,000, 336-956-1880, See website

Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2020     Greensboro Holiday Market

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Lee Street

Offering foods and fashions, gifts and glitter, music and magic – everything to make the holidays bright. 11/6 10-9pm, 11/7 9-7pm, 11/8 11-5pm. - Festival is 31 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 520, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-21000, 3362825550,

Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2020     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! , 11/27 Fri.9–6pm, 11/28 Sat.10-6pm, 11/29 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,

Oct 16 to Oct 16, 2021     Mush, Music & Mutts Festival

Shelby, NC - 318 South Washington Street

Pet parade and costume contest, music, liver mush recipe contest and eating contest….and "mush" more. This annual festival welcomes over 10,000 attendees each year. Featured on Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods. - Festival is 35 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 70, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-12,000, 704-484-4804, See website