August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in North Carolina
65 events happening across North Carolina in August 2026.
4.4(1401)Asheville Back to School Craft and Vendor Market
Come shop local and support small businesses and merchants.
4.8(5)Banner Elk August Days Art on The Greene
It will host a group of local and regional artists who will showcase and sell their original artwork in a variety of media, such as ceramics, metal, glass, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil.
4.8(225)Hopfly Brewing Summer Saturday Social Market
It will host a diverse group of vendors selling unique wares in many categories, including jewelry, paintings, pet accessories, wood, photography, pottery, bath and body products, clothing, leather items, glass, candles, fiber works, vintage goods, housewares, baked goods, pet treats, and much more.
4.9(18)Mocksville Summer Makers Market
Come shop a great selection of unique handcrafted goods and amazing gifts.
NC Museum of Art Midsummer Pop-Up Market
Local artists will be selling a wide variety of items such as art, books, bath and beauty, candles, ceramics and pottery, children goods, clothing, furniture, housewares, jewelry, leather goods, macrame, paper goods, permanent jewelry, plants, resin, skincare, textiles, woodworking, vintage goods, and more.
Ooh La La Midsummer Curiosity Market
This community-focused art market will feature dozens of local artists selling their unique handmade treasure.
4.4(509)Smoky Mountain Midsummer Flea Market
Come eat, shop, and sell.
4.6(700)The Bowl Street Midsummer Pop Up Market
It will host about 20 local makers and vendors selling a wide range of boutiques, jewelry, candles, decor, baked goods, and more.
4.4(18)Cary Midsummer Underground Market
A craft fair in Cary.
4.2(939)Durham Midsummer Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
4.3(15)Hampstead Scoop Fest
A craft fair in Hampstead.
4.2(41)Pittsboro Midsummer Artisan Fair and Market
An agricultural fair in Pittsboro.
5(2)Winston-Salem Weddings Show
A craft fair in Winston-Salem.
Topsail Beach Midsummer Craft Market
Local talented vendors will showcase and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted art and crafts.
Pineville Midsummer First Fridays
Come shop local and support small businesses.
4.8(127)Apex Midsummer Underground Market
It will feature live music and bands, workshops, local vendors, food trucks and more.
Charlotte Midsummer Artisans in the Alley
It will host a great selection of local artists, makers, and small businesses who will showcase and sell their unique handmade wares, original artwork, gifts, and unexpected finds.
4.5(258)Charlotte Midsummer Common Market
This market will feature small businesses, craft beers, cocktails, delicous food and more.
Leicester Midsummer Farmers and Artisan Market
This market will feature u-pick flower field and bouquets, local fresh produce, locally sourced meats, honey and breads, baked goods, and more.
Recurring4.9(29)Raleigh Midsummer Pop-Up Market
Local makers and artisan vendors will be selling a wide variety of items such as art, books, bath and beauty, candles, ceramics and pottery, children goods, clothing, furniture, housewares, jewelry, leather goods, macrame, paper goods, permanent jewelry, plants, resin, skincare, textiles, woodworking, vintage goods, and more.
SouthPark Second Saturdays Pop Up Market
Local vendors and makers will showcase and sell a wide variety of boutiques, jewelry, candles, home decor, baked goods, and seasonal finds.
4.8(13)The Summer Scream-A Haunted Market
There will be over 60 vendors displaying and selling their items.
4.5(364)Winston-Salem Summer Gun Show
You will find a wide range of firearms, guns, knives, ammo and accessories, and related merchandise.
Birkdale Village Midsummer Commons Market
The vendors will be selling a wide variety of boutique fashion, handmade goods, jewelry, vintage treasures, home decor, baked goods, and more.
Lattes and Locals 2nd Sunday Market
This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, and small businesses.
4.2(9)Raleigh Midsummer Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
Raleigh Second Sunday Underground Market
It will feature local bands and musicians, workshops, local vendors, food trucks, and more.
Topsail Beach Open-air Craft Market
A craft fair in Topsail Beach.
Blowing Rock Art in the Park
A craft fair in Blowing Rock.
Fenton Summer Saturday Makers Market
A craft fair in Cary.
Fonta Flora Midsummer Makers Market
Come shop small, sip local, and support your local makers.
5(1)Greenville Summer Gun Show
You will find a wide range of guns, firearms, knives, ammo, parts, accessories, and other related products.
Mint Hill Summer Family Fun Night
It will include live music, local vendors, food trucks, kids zone, and more.
2(34)Purely CLT Midsummer Farmers Market
It will host a group of local farmers, growers, makers, and artisans.
Raleigh Midsummer Twilight Market
This market will feature live DJ and performances, 30 local vendors, delicious food and drinks, and more.
Raleigh Y2K Millennial Market
This market will feature a group of delightfully geektastic vendors seling everything ranging from handcrafted gems to geek-tastic goodies.
4.6(308)Waxhaw Outdoor Makers Market
It will host a group of talented makers, artisans, and creators who will showcase and sell a wide variety of items such as handmade wares, vintage finds, art, skincare, decor, home goods, and specialty products.
4.8(720)Durham Sunday Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
4.8(282)Hoptown Sunday Sip N Shop Market
A craft fair in Mooresville.
The All Things Groovy Hippie Festival
This is a celebration of ‘all things groovy’.
Topsail Beach Craft Market
Local talented vendors will showcase and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted art and crafts.
4.5(222)Cary Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Cary.
4.4(664)Durham Friday Foodie Faire
A craft fair in Durham.
4.8(336)Raleigh Sports Card, Memorabilia and Comic Book Show
It will feature a wide variety of sports cards, sports memorabilia, comic books, supplies, sci-fi products, pop culture, collectibles, and much more.
4.8(690)Columbia Midsummer Local Market
This market will feature local produce, fresh goods, local crafts, delicious food and more.
4.8(525)Noda Brewing Manifest Market
This market will feature a curated selection of small businesses, makers, and creatives.
Ooh La La Outdoor Curiosity Market
This community-focused art market will feature dozens of local artists selling their unique handmade treasure.
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.
4.5(2)Wilmington Midsummer Gun Show
You will find a wide range of guns, firearms, knives, ammo, parts, accessories, and other related products.
Birkdale Village Farmers Market
It will host a diverse group of vendors selling artisan breads, baked goods, farm-fresh meats, seafood, flowers, and more.
Durham Summer Sunday Underground Market
It will feature local musicians and bands, workshops, 50 local vendors, food trucks and more.
5(113)Greensboro Wedding Fair
It will host an array of wedding experts offering their products and services for your special day.
Lattes and Locals 4th Sunday Market
This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, and small businesses.
4.2(15)Raleigh Sunday Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
5(1)The Geek and Grub Vendor Market
It will feature a variety of wizard themed vendors, delicious food, competitions, great entertainment and much more.
4.9(44)Buxton Art Show
It will host an array of local artists showcasing and selling their original works of art.
Topsail Beach End of Summer Craft Market
Local talented vendors will showcase and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted art and crafts.
4.9(36)Hillsborough End of Summer Friday Makers Market
A craft fair in Hillsborough.
Fonta Flora Artisans in the Alley
A craft fair in Charlotte.
3(6)Hickory Summer Sports Cards, Pokemon, Toy and Collectibles Show
A craft fair in Hickory.
Landing End of Summer Vendor Market
A craft fair in Matthews.
4.6(213)Old North State Summer Antique Gun and Military Antiques Show
A craft fair in Raleigh.
3.5(17)Spruce Pine Gun Show
Come buy, sell, trade or browse.
Atherton End of Summer Sundays Vendor Event
Come shop local and support small businesses.
Things We Love Fest
This market will feature finest artisan vendors, local producers, small businesses, local musicians, food trucks, and more.