Raleigh Festivals 2023, 2024 - Fairs, Craft Shows, Music Festivals in Raleigh

Let's Shop LocalSecond Event 2024

Let's Shop LocalSecond Event

March, 2024

Holshouser Building, NC State Fairgrounds - Raleigh, NC 27607, 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

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

Spring Carousel Gift Market 2024

Spring Carousel Gift Market

March, 2024

Expo Building ‑ NC State Fairgrounds , Raleigh, 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

Beach Music Festival 2024

Beach Music Festival

March, 2024

Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh Coin & Stamp Show 2024

Raleigh Coin & Stamp Show

March, 2024

NC Fairgrounds - Holshouser Building, Raleigh, North Carolina

Composer Festival 2024

Composer Festival

March, 2024

Carswell Concert Hall, Raleigh, North Carolina

Carolina Collector Auto Fest 2024

Carolina Collector Auto Fest

March, 2024

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Out! Raleigh 2024

Out! Raleigh

April, 2024

Fayetteville Street, Fayetteville St Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

YogaFest NC 2024

YogaFest NC

April, 2024

McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University, 1101 Gorman St Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival 2024

North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival

April, 2024

The Pit Authentic Barbecue, 328 W Davie St Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina Literary Festival 2024

North Carolina Literary Festival

April, 2024

James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina Science Festival 2024

North Carolina Science Festival

April, 2024

Multiple Locations throughout North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

First North Carolina Nationals 2024

First North Carolina Nationals

April, 2024

North Carolina State Fairgrounds , Raleigh, North Carolina

Southern Women's Show ~ Raleigh 2024

Southern Women's Show ~ Raleigh

April, 2024

NC State Fairgrounds , Raleigh, North Carolina

NC Persian Festival 2024

NC Persian Festival

April, 2024

Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh Fairgrounds , Raleigh, North Carolina

World Beer Festival Raleigh 2024

World Beer Festival Raleigh

April, 2024

N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Rock N Roll Raleigh Marathon 2024

Rock N Roll Raleigh Marathon

April, 2024

Downtown - Raleigh, NC 27601, Raleigh, North Carolina

Sixteenth Lebanese Festival 2024

Sixteenth Lebanese Festival

April, 2024

Downtown?city plaza - Raleigh, NC 27634, Raleigh, North Carolina

Oaks & Spokes Bicycle Festival 2024

Oaks & Spokes Bicycle Festival

April, 2024

Fly Wheel Sports, 402 Oberlin Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Goodguys North Carolina Nationals 2024

Goodguys North Carolina Nationals

April, 2024

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina Persian Festival 2024

North Carolina Persian Festival

April, 2024

Kerr Scott Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Brewgaloo 2024

Brewgaloo

April, 2024

Raleigh City Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina

About Festivals, Craft Shows and Fairs in Raleigh

Those looking to enjoy fun cultural experiences throughout the year can find an excellent variety of festivals in Raleigh, North Carolina. This array of entertaining Raleigh events provides a range of opportunities to celebrate music, artistic endeavors, and great food.

Several times each year, Raleigh music festivals fill the air with outstanding instrumental and vocal performances from highly talented musicians. Bluegrass music lives at the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, where the International Bluegrass Music Association holds its annual World of Bluegrass event, featuring performances by over 150 live bands. The sounds of several genres can be heard at the Hopscotch Music Festival, which features a diverse three day lineup of musical acts, including performances by rock, metal, hip-hop, and folk artists.

Raleigh also has festivals offering unique combinations of themes and activities. Art and music come together at The Raleigh Arts Festival, also known as Artsplosure. The event features an art market, with a variety of work from multiple artists on display. Artistic styles represented include paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood work, and glass work. Continuous live music is added to the atmosphere, creating an exciting cultural experience in downtown Raleigh. Art, food, and live music are collectively celebrated at the Fresh Catch Festival, which is specifically devoted to offering a broad variety of locally grown foods, and to showcasing talented local artists and musicians. Finally, the annual Raleigh World Beer Festival features an array of craft beers, live musical performances, and organized opportunities to play games, including Jenga and Connect Four.