North Carolina Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Art shows and craft fairs 2025–2026
Cities / Towns
Angier Apex Asheboro Asheville Ayden Banner Elk Beech Mountain Bennett Benson Black Mountain Blowing Rock Boone Brasstown Burnsville Butner Buxton Camden Cary Cashiers Charlotte Claremont Clayton Climax Clinton Concord Cullowhee Dallas Danbury Denton Dillsboro Dudley Dunn Durham East Flat Rock Eden Elizabeth City Elkin Elon Fayatteville Fayetteville Fletcher Four Oaks Franklin Fuquay-Varina Goldston Graham Greensboro Hamlet Hampstead Hendersonville Hickory Hiddenite High Point Highlands Hillsborough Holly Ridge Huntersville Kernersville King Kings Mountain Kitty Hawk Kure Beach Lake Lure Laurinburg Leland Lenoir Lexington Lincolnton Louisburg Lumberton Maggie Valley Marion Mars Hill Matthews Midland Mint Hill Mocksville Monroe Mooresville Moravian Falls Morehead City Morganton Mount Airy New Bern Newton North Wilkesboro Oak Island Oakboro Ocean Isle Beach Oriental Oxford Pinehurst Pineville Pittsboro Raeford Raleigh Ramseur Randleman Robbinsville Roxboro Rutherfordton Salisbury Seagrove Shelby Siler City Southern Pines Southport Sparta Stallings Statesville Sylva Tabor City Taylorsville Thomasville Troutman Vale Washington Waynesville Weaverville West Jefferson Whiteville Wilmington Wilson Winston-Salem Winterville Wrightsville Beach Yanceyville

Art shows and craft fairs 2025–2026


Attend Your Favorite Art Shows and Art Fairs of the Year in Raleigh, NC

 
Geek and Grub Market (Cottagecore Edition)
August 24, 2025

Geek and Grub Market (Cottagecore Edition)

Durham Armory, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 7/14/2025

A Vendor Event organized by Triangle Game Night and Events, LLC.
This North Carolina Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and Tbd food booths.
The Raleigh Market - August
August 2 - 31, 2025

The Raleigh Market - August

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
African American Cultural Festival
August 30 - 31, 2025

African American Cultural Festival

Heart of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 8/14/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by African American Cultural Festival.
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: family village, village tent.
NC Gourd Arts and Craft Festival
September 6 - 7, 2025

NC Gourd Arts and Craft Festival

Holshouser Building NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 8/4/2025

A Craft Show organized by North Carolina Gourd Society.
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
September 12 - 14, 2025

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 7/23/2025

A Trade Show organized by Marketplace Events.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
The NC International Festival
September 20, 2025

The NC International Festival

State Fairgrounds Martin Building Field, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 7/8/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 100 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm. This event will also include: children's activities, demonstrations, write with suggestions.
La Fiesta Del Pueblo
September 21, 2025

La Fiesta Del Pueblo

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 8/13/2025

A Music Festival organized by El Pueblo, Inc..
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: children's carnival, health fair, public safety fair, justice fair.
The Raleigh Market
January 4 - September 28, 2025

The Raleigh Market

NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
The Raleigh Market - September
September 6 - 28, 2025

The Raleigh Market - September

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Raleigh's International Wine Festival
October 18, 2025

Raleigh's International Wine Festival

City Plaza, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 7/9/2025

A Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: wine, food, bazaar and entertainment.
North Carolina State Fair
October 16 - 26, 2025

North Carolina State Fair

State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

A State Fair organized by North Carolina State Fair.
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: competitons, rides, games, ag exhibits.
The Bead Mercantile Show - Fall Raleigh
November 15 - 16, 2025

The Bead Mercantile Show - Fall Raleigh

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by The Bead Mercantile Show.
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
The Raleigh Market - November
November 1 - 30, 2025

The Raleigh Market - November

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
First Night Raleigh
December 31, 2025

First Night Raleigh

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 5/5/2025

A Holiday Celebration organized by Artsplosure.
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 2pm-. Admission tickets are $12 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.
Southern Farm Show
February 4 - 6, 2026

Southern Farm Show

North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

A Trade Show organized by Southern Shows, Inc..
This North Carolina Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.