North Carolina Festivals 2023, 2024 - Fairs, Craft Shows, Music Festivals in North Carolina

Spring At The Barn 2024

Spring At The Barn

March, 2024

Carolina Christian Academy 367 Academy Dr., Thomasville, NC 27360, Thomasville, North Carolina

Cary Lantern Festival 2024

Cary Lantern Festival

March, 2024

Cary, North Carolina

David London's Weekend of Magic 2024

David London's Weekend of Magic

March, 2024

Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St Asheville, NC, Asheville, North Carolina

RiverRun International Film Festival 2024

RiverRun International Film Festival

March, 2024

Multiple Locations in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Charlotte African-American Festival 2024

Charlotte African-American Festival

March, 2024

Carole Hoefener Center, 610 E 7th St Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina

Sweet Tooth 2024

Sweet Tooth

March, 2024

Omni Charlotte Hotel, 132 E Trade St Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, North Carolina

St. Patrick's Day Patty on the Green 2024

St. Patrick's Day Patty on the Green

March, 2024

Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh Tamale Festival 2024

Raleigh Tamale Festival

March, 2024

Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival 2024

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

March, 2024

Raleigh City Plaza, Fayetteville St & Davie St Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Hindu Center of Charlotte Holi Celebration 2024

Hindu Center of Charlotte Holi Celebration

March, 2024

Hindu Center of Charlotte, 7400 City View Dr Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina

Sylvan Heights Bird Park Pig in the Park 2024

Sylvan Heights Bird Park Pig in the Park

March, 2024

Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck, North Carolina

Sip Savor Shop NC 2024

Sip Savor Shop NC

March, 2024

Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina

Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival 2024

Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival

March, 2024

Tryon Street between 3rd Street and Stonewall Street, S Tryon St & W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Char, Charlotte, North Carolina

Asbury Shorts Film Concert 2024

Asbury Shorts Film Concert

March, 2024

The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E Edenton St Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina

Sylvan Heights Bird Park Birds, Brews & BBQ 2024

Sylvan Heights Bird Park Birds, Brews & BBQ

March, 2024

Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck, North Carolina

Projecting Hope Film Festival 2024

Projecting Hope Film Festival

March, 2024

Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, Charlotte, North Carolina

Statesville Coin & Currency Show 2024

Statesville Coin & Currency Show

March, 2024

Statesville Civic Center, Statesville, North Carolina

Raleigh Coin & Stamp Show 2024

Raleigh Coin & Stamp Show

March, 2024

NC Fairgrounds - Holshouser Building, Raleigh, North Carolina

Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit 2024

Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit

March, 2024

Multiple Venues in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina

Taste of Coastal Carolina 2024

Taste of Coastal Carolina

March, 2024

New Bern Riverfront Convention Center , New Bern, North Carolina

Charlotte Goes Green Saint Patrick's Day Festival 2024

Charlotte Goes Green Saint Patrick's Day Festival

March, 2024

Uptown Charlotte (South Tryon St.) , Charlotte, North Carolina

Team Sammy Fundraiser 2024

Team Sammy Fundraiser

March, 2024

Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park , Collettsville, North Carolina

Pro Wrestling Fan Expo 2024

Pro Wrestling Fan Expo

March, 2024

Coastline Convention Center , Wilmington, North Carolina

All Ale to the Queen Beer Carnival 2024

All Ale to the Queen Beer Carnival

March, 2024

Silver Hammer Studios, NC Music Factory, Charlotte, North Carolina

Crafting Carolina at Applegate 2024

Crafting Carolina at Applegate

March, 2024

Applegate Community , Charlotte, North Carolina

About Festivals, Craft Shows and Fairs in North Carolina

The Tar Heel State is somewhat a region of contradictions, torn between new-wave liberalism and the staunch conservatism of days gone by. These contradictions are also geographical in nature, from mountains to sands, and from farmlands to cities. But visitors who come here for nature, sport, barbecue and sightseeing are rarely disappointed, and many return with a craving for more. Part of this attraction stems from the state’s diverse festival scene, with great events all year around.

The three-day Fayetteville Dogwood Festival does it like the good ol’ days, and is one of the most popular events in the whole of the state, drawing visitors from all over the USA. The old-school fair-style event offers fairground rides, famous musicians, food vendors and more. The food offerings are diverse and plentiful, with something to suit every palette, while other attractions offer the very best of Northern Californian art, crafts, pageantry, attractions, entertainers and performers. It’s a very diverse affair with fun and excitement for all the family.

More music is on offer at the North Carolina Jazz Festival, which has a proud history of almost forty years. The festival offers concerts and performances from national and international artists, and more modern and traditional jazz than you can blow a trumpet at! There are also jazz classes, workshops, seminars, discussions and more. Previous artists here have included the likes of Art Hodes, Milt Hinton, Dick Hyman and Ed Polcer. Whatever style or genre you like, and whether you’re a newcomer or a lifelong fan, there’ll be something here to blow your bugle! Those who prefer folk might be more inclined to strum to the tune of Folkmoot USA, a two-week celebration of banjos and fiddles, with over 350 performers.

North Carolina also hosts a smorgasbord of food festivals, with events dedicated to barbecues, apples, pickles, fish and more. North Carolina’s Seafood Festival is one of the biggest days in the state’s calendar, and is a great way to get your lips around plentiful offerings of crab, shrimp and lobster. If it comes from the sea, and its edible, you’ll find it here – and all with a great backdrop of live entertainment and arts and crafts.

Other events throughout the state celebrate the great diversity of the region and its people, with festivals dedicated to arts, crafts, theatre, history, heritage, flowers and more. Come and find one you love!