North Carolina Festivals and Events

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Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2018     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 4 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15,000, 8287574451, 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 20 to Oct 20, 2018     Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and BBQ Festival

Ellerbe, NC - 1296 Mallard Drive

Featuring world-class Bluegrass acts Flatt Lonesome, Lauren & Lane and Long Gone Bluegrass, this adult-only event provides scholarships for North Carolina youth to attend summer camp at Millstone. - Festival is 2 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 1, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 1, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-250, 9106525905, See website

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 3 to Nov 3, 2018     Turkish Festival of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC - 1610 North Tryon Street

Experience Turkish culture and cuisine through delicious Turkish food and Coffee, live performances , cooking demos, bazaar, children's activities and much more. Tickets are $5.00, kids are free. - Festival is 5 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 10, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 7048407087, See website

Nov 3 to Nov 3, 2018     Fall Craft Fair

Matthews, NC - 12701 Idlewild Road

Arts, Crafts, Door Prizes, Free $50 Raffle, Food, Candy Apples, Cotton Candy, Popcorn. Whether you're looking to do some early Christmas shopping or just seeking something new, then our Fall Craft Fair is the place to be. - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 60, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-200, 7045309070, See website

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,

Apr 27 to Apr 27, 2019     Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 801 High House Road

Join us in the shady canopy of Bond Park, Cary's 310-acre urban park, for our 25th Spring Daze. Featuring 150 NC exhibitors, local food vendors, entertainment, kid's area and an Earth Day celebration. - Festival is 26 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 13, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 150, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15000, 919-319-4560, See website

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,

Aug 24 to Aug 25, 2019     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 43 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

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,