October 2026 Fairs & Festivals in North Carolina
101 events happening across North Carolina in October 2026.
4.4(250)Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair
It will feature big rock amusements, live entertainment, livestock shows and sale, rodeo, 4-H and home exhibits, carnival rides and games, fair food, and more.
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.
4.7(345)Pineville Fall First Fridays
Come shop local and support small businesses.
Blowing Rock Fall Art in the Park
It will host a diverse group of juried artists and craftspeople who will showcase and sell their wares in a a wide variety of mediums including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
4.8(16)Brasstown Fall Festival
It will host over 300 craft vendors and makers selling their wares.
4.4(260)Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
There will be arts and crafts vendors, food concessions, live music on mutiple stages, local apple growers, food and more.
Carolina Fall Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace
Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven.
4.9(340)Cary Handmade Market
It will host more than 30 local artisans and crafters showcasing and selling a variety of wares.
4.8(12)Charlotte Fall Saturday 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(1530)Downtown Asheville Art in the Park
It will host an array of nationally known artists who will showcase and sell their original works in many categories such as glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, and metal.
Fayetteville Fall Gun Show
It will feature a great selection of firearms, ammo, knives, accessories, and other related merchandise.
Hopfly Brewing Fall Saturday Social Indoor 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.
4.4(72)Mint Hill Madness Pop-Up Market
There will be more than 75 vendors selling unique items.
4.8(11269)NC Museum of Art Fall 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 Fall Saturday Curiosity Market
This community-focused art market will feature dozens of local artists selling their unique handmade treasure.
4.3(127)Raleigh Goth Night Market
This market will feature a group of delightfully geektastic vendors seling everything ranging from handcrafted gems to geek-tastic goodies.
Smoky Mountain Fall Flea Market
Come eat, shop, and sell.
Southern Pines Autumnfest
This event will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids rides, a fun run/walk, 5k road race, delicious food, and much more.
The Bowl Street Fall 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.
Cary Fall Underground Market
A craft fair in Cary.
4.6(5)Durham Fall Sunday Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
North Carolina Bridal and Wedding Expo
A craft fair in Charlotte.
4.9(143)Pittsboro Fall Artisan Fair and Market
An agricultural fair in Pittsboro.
Buxton Fall Art Show
A craft fair in Buxton.
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.
4.7(28)Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival
Come enjoy music, arts, crafts, and food.
4.8(128)Apex Fall Underground Market
It will feature live music and bands, workshops, local vendors, food trucks and more.
4.6(1923)Asheville Fall Art in the Park
It will host an array of nationally known artists who will showcase and sell their original works in many categories such as glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, and metal.
Asheville Fall Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, unique vendors, cultural activities, merchants, speakers, food and family friendly fun.
4.5(66)Burgaw Fall Vibe Fest
There will be a group of local vendors selling handmade/homemade and re-purposed items, including wood working, metal working, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, baked goods, healthy snacks, jams/canned goods, all natural soaps, candles and much more.
4.6(5416)Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace
Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven.
4.5(777)Charlotte Autumn Common Market
This market will feature small businesses, craft beers, cocktails, delicous food and more.
4.5(71)Fayetteville Fall Vendor Market
There will be over 20 local vendors, coffee and food trucks and more.
Fonta Flora Fall Makers Market
Come shop small, sip local, and support your local makers.
Leicester Fall Saturday 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.
4.4(21)Marion Gun Show
Come buy, sell, trade or browse.
Ooh La La Fall Outdoor Curiosity Market
This community-focused art market will feature dozens of local artists selling their unique handmade treasure.
4.5(139)Raleigh Iron Works Fall 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.
4.5(11953)SouthPark Fall 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.
The Autumn Leaves Craft Show
Local artists and crafters will be selling a wide variety of items in many categories such as paintings, sculptures, woodworking, dolls, toys, gourds, jewelry, photography, candles, oils, soaps, lotions, furniture, glass, quilts, sewing, metal/iron, basket weaving, flowers/plants, leather, wreaths, pottery, crochet/knitting, gift baskets, signs, and much more.
The Fall Crafts and Crystals Faire
Come shop a wide variety of crafts, crystals, tarot, candles, baked goods, jewerly, art, crochet, pottery and more.
Wilmington Fall Crafts and Crystals Faire
Come shop and support local small business owners.
4.5(2)Wilmington Fall Gun Show
You will find a wide range of guns, firearms, knives, ammo, parts, accessories, and other related products.
4.6(3401)Birkdale Village Fall Sunday Commons Market
The vendors will be selling a wide variety of boutique fashion, handmade goods, jewelry, vintage treasures, home decor, baked goods, and more.
4.6(2940)Lattes and Locals Fall Sunday Market
This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, and small businesses.
4.8(50)Raleigh Fall Sunday Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
Raleigh Fall Underground Market
It will feature local bands and musicians, workshops, local vendors, food trucks, and 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.
4.5(3636)Charlotte Build Expo
This is one of the premier regional building and construction shows in USA.
5(1)Asheville Fall Craft Fair
It will host an array of artisans showcasing both traditional and contemporary handmade crafts in various media including clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, jewelry and mixed media.
Mint Hill Madness Festival
This festival will feature great music, local vendors, family carnival, delicious food, fireworks show and more.
4.2(54)The Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival
Come enjoy over 20 bluegrass performances on multiple stages.
3.9(759)Carolina Balloonfest
A craft fair in Statesville.
4.4(18)Cary Autumn Night Market
A craft fair in Cary.
4.4(203)Durham Fall Foodie Faire
A craft fair in Durham.
Fonta Flora Autumn Evening Makers Market
A craft fair in Charlotte.
3.9(514)Urban District Fall Makers Market
Come shop small and support your local makers.
Apex Halloween Geek and Grub Night Market
It will feature a variety of Halloween themed vendors, delicious food, competitions, great entertainment and much more.
4.6(1923)Asheville Fall Saturday Art in the Park
It will host an array of nationally known artists who will showcase and sell their original works in many categories such as glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, and metal.
Carolina Fall Renaissance Festival
Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven.
Charlotte 3rd Saturday 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.
Fenton Autumn Makers Market
A craft fair in Cary.
4.7(159)Franklin PumpkinFest
A craft fair in Franklin.
4.4(174)Huntersville Fall Makers Market
A craft fair in Huntersville.
4.7(1302)Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Maggie Valley.
Ooh La La Autumn Curiosity Market
A craft fair in Asheville.
3.8(228)Purely CLT Autumn Farmers Market
A craft fair in Charlotte.
5(8)Raeford Fall Festival
A craft fair in Raeford.
4.9(29)Raleigh Fall Pop-Up Market
A craft fair in Raleigh.
Raleigh Fall Twilight Market
A craft fair in Raleigh.
5(3)Sanford Fall Sports Card, Memorabilia and Comic Book Show
A craft fair in Sanford.
4.4(262)The Dogwood Fall Festival
A craft fair in Fayetteville.
4.8(32)The Granite Fest
A craft fair in Granite Quarry.
4.7(128)Durham Fall Farmers Market
Come shop and support black farmers and entrepreneurs.
4.8(794)Hoptown Autumn Sip N Shop Market
A craft fair in Mooresville.
4.7(3)Northend Nook Autumn Market
A craft fair in Charlotte.
4.3(795)The Greater Charlotte Christmas Made in the South
There will be hundreds of artists and craftsmen demonstrating and selling a variety of items, including handmade arts and crafts, holiday decor, one-of-a-kind personalized ornaments, clothing, jewelry, functional and sculpted pottery, floral centerpieces, Christmas themed works, wreaths, fine art, wood turning and metal work, and much more.
4.4(1401)Asheville Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Market
Come shop local and support small businesses and merchants.
Camden Collective Fall Vendor Market
This market will feature a group of curated vendors, food options, shopping, photo ops, and more.
4.6(5416)Carolina Fall Weekend Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace
Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven.
4.8(38)Charlotte Home Show
Meet some of top home experts and exhibitors in your area who will be offering their newest products and services to build or remodel your home.
4.4(170)Columbia Fall Local Market
This market will feature local produce, fresh goods, local crafts, delicious food and more.
5(9)Hudson Autumn in the Park
It will feature over 50 local vendors, live music, kids zone, dog costume contest, kids costume contest, fireworks, and food trucks, Hours: 1pm-7:30pm
Landing Autumn Vendor Market
The vendors will be selling a wide variety of wares 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.
New Bern Autumn Gun Show
You will find a wide range of guns, firearms, knives, ammo, parts, accessories, and other related products.
3(114)Noda Brewing Autumn Manifest Market
This market will feature a curated selection of small businesses, makers, and creatives.
Ooh La La Harvest Curiosity Market
This community-focused art market will feature dozens of local artists selling their unique handmade treasure.
Atherton Autumn Vendor Sundays
Come shop local and support small businesses.
Birkdale Village Fall Sunday Farmers Market
It will host a diverse group of vendors selling artisan breads, baked goods, farm-fresh meats, seafood, flowers, and more.
4.4(1893)Concord Fall Marketplace
There will be an array of vendors promoting their brands alongside a wide variety of fashion, beauty, gift and specialty goods.