North Carolina Cultural Fairs & Festivals
20 cultural events across North Carolina for 2026.
4.5(222) Happening nowAlphabet Soup Pride Market
This market will feature nearly 50 hand-picked vendors, food trucks, prepared food vendors, local performers, and more.
5(1) Happening nowThe Arts by the Sea Festival
A craft fair in Swansboro.
4.5(66)In 7 daysNorth Carolina Blueberry Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, blueberry recipe contest, bake sale, car and truck show, model train show, BBQ cook-off, craft beer area, food vendors and more.
In 10 daysThe Under the Oaks Arts Festival
It will host an array of talented artists showcasing their artworks, including paintings and prints, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworks, and much more.
3.8(20)West Jefferson Christmas in July Festival
A craft fair in West Jefferson.
4.7(1300)Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Festival
It will host an array of artists showcasing and selling their handmade arts and crafts, including seasonal items, yard art, paintings, photography, pottery, wooden bowls, furniture, jewelry, goat milk soaps and more.
4.5(17)The Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
It will feature over 250 juried artists, live art vendors, hands-on art demonstrations, interactive art activities, kids world area, entertainment, food, beer garden, and more.
5(4)The Wild Goose Festival
This is a 4-day spirit, justice, music and arts festival.
North Carolina Apple Festival
A craft fair in Hendersonville.
4.7(1302)Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Maggie Valley.
3.6(110)Charlotte Food and Culture Festival
A craft fair in Charlotte.
5(1)Winston Salem Fall Food Truck Festival
A craft fair in Winston Salem.
4.9(133)Asheville Food and Culture Festival
It will host a great selection of top food trucks and food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans who will be showcasing and selling their handmade jewelry, art, and crafts.
4.5(2)Greensboro Food and Culture Festival
It will host a great selection of top food trucks and food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans who will be showcasing and selling their handmade jewelry, art, and crafts.
4.6(117)Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
It will host nearly 100 artisans showcasing unique handcrafted works in various categories including wood, pottery, jewelry and much more.
4.8(573)Wilmington Crystals and Mystics Festival
This market will feature finest artisan vendors, local producers, small businesses, local musicians, food trucks, and more.
4.7(1302)Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Maggie Valley.
4.8(52)Raleigh Food and Culture Festival
It will host a great selection of top food trucks and food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans who will be showcasing and selling their handmade jewelry, art, and crafts.
4.3(18)Greensboro Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Greensboro.
4.7(579)The Christmas at the Lake Festival
It will feature tree lighting ceremony, holiday music, games and activities for children, Santa, food and warm beverages, a Christmas market, smores by the fire, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in North Carolina?
Our directory lists 20 cultural festivals across North Carolina for the 2026 season, including Asheville Food and Culture Festival, Wilmington Crystals and Mystics Festival and Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in North Carolina?
North Carolina's cultural festivals cluster in September and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in North Carolina?
By Google review score, Asheville Food and Culture Festival in Asheville ranks among the most popular, with a 4.9-star rating from 133 reviews.