Find North Carolina Festivals and County Fairs listed below! You will find all types of North Carolina fairs and festivals including events in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Wilmington, & Greensboro, NC. Find information about the North Carolina State Fair, Taste of Charlotte, Wilmington Azalea Festival, & Local North Carolina County Fairs & Carnivals,. Find used concession trailers for sale at our Concession Trailer classifieds.
American Music Jubilee
Selma, North Carolina - March Description: Welcome to the American Music Jubilee! You are in for an evening of Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy. Our show has been compared favorably with shows from Myrtle Beach, SC to Branson, MO. A two-hour extravaganza complete with great American music, good clean side-splitting comedy and a heart-warming tribute that shows our patriotic side. Enjoy the beautiful melodies and ballads as performed by our cast. Laugh until you cry at the antics and comedy routines at the Rudy. Be moved by our patriotic tribute to the United States of America. There is truly something for everyone in our show.
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April North Carolina Festivals
Wilmington Azalea Festival
Wilmington, North Carolina - April Description: The Wilmington Azalea Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, food vendors, and all that is Southern. Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people.
Memorial Day Powwow
Cherokee, North Carolina - May Description: The Memorial Day Powwow draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators. Men & women compete for thousands of dollars in different age groups by performing in dances including traditional, grass, jingle, fancy
and more. These events offer great opportunity for non-Natives to appreciate the diversity of Native cultures. Beyond this, the powwows are safe, family entertainment that includes everyone from young children to tribal elders. Many powwows promote themselves as a safe, drug-free environment.
NC State Games
Greensboro, North Carolina - June Description: The NC State Games are North Carolina's largest multi-sport festival and one of the largest State Games programs in the United States. The State Games are hosted by North Carolina Amateur Sports, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organzation dedicated to creating a healthier North Carolina.
American Dance Festival
Durham, North Carolina - June Description: The American Dance Festival has screened to international audiences more than 250 dance films from over 20 countries. Dancing for the Camera will take place on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to the public.
Taste of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina - June Description:Taste of Charlotte is located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Lowes Foods Taste of Charlotte is the area's largest food festival. Enjoy an array of culinary delights as you choose from over 100 samples from Charlotte's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment on center stage, bring the kids to Adventure Village and Little Critter Camp. Quench your thirst with fine wines and specialty beers at Tavern at the Taste and much more! The event attracts more than 150,000 people from Charlotte and the surrounding areas!
Red White and Bluegrass Festival
Morganton, North Carolina - July Description: The city of Morganton Parks and Recreation presents the Red White and Bluegrass Festival. The event includes a bluegrass camp for kids, four days of bluegrass music, sales of bluegrass instruments, music and other related bluegrass, plus food and drink sales. There's also the largest fireworks show in western North Carolina.
August North Carolina Festivals
Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
Cherokee, North Carolina - August Description: The Cherokee Bluegrass Festival offers the best in live bluegrass music. Held at the Happy Holiday Campground in Cherokee, the event features top bluegrass bands.
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September North Carolina Festivals
Cleveland County Fair
Shelby, North Carolina - September Description: The Cleveland County Fair Dates is a showcase of Americana. True to its roots, it sports carnival rides, a grandstand, a livestock barn and exhibits in agriculture, education, industry, art, and history. The Cleveland County Fair invites you to come ride some rides, eat some delicious fair food, play some games, listen to the music and enjoy the unforgettable wonders and exhilaration of the fair.
Carrboro Music Festival
Carrboro, North Carolina - September Description: The Carrboro Music Festival features music at various indoor and outdoor venues. The outdoor sites present music until dark, while some of the indoor venues go until midnight. The event presents a myriad of musical styles and different musical aggregations.
October North Carolina Festivals
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina - October Description: The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. Over 100 civic, church and other non-profit organizations participate in the festival. Over 160,000 people visit this festival during the day and it's free. The streets of downtown North Wilkesboro, NC are filled with over 425 arts and crafts, 100 food concessions, four different music stages consisting of blue grass, country, folk, gospel, and Appalachian heritage. Cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers, and square dancers provide additional entertainment venues for festival goers. Appalachian Heritage crafts are highlighted such as woodcarving, chair making, soap making, pottery throwing, and quilting. Local apple growers set up throughout the festival selling their apples, apple cider, and dried apples.
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh, North Carolina - North Carolina State Fairgrounds - October scription: Approximately 700,000 people attend the North Carolina State Fair each year, making it the largest annual event in North Carolina. The 10-day extravaganza features livestock, agricultural, arts and cultural exhibitions, an amusement midway and nightly nationally acclaimed musical performances.
November North Carolina Festivals
Christmas at Biltmore
Asheville, North Carolina - November Description: Recapture the magic of the season during Christmas at Biltmore. Enjoy America’s largest home decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, bows, and poinsettias; miles of evergreen garland; thousands of ornaments, tinsel, and beading; and a 35-foot Fraser fir.
Asheville Film Festival
Asheville, North Carolina - November Description: In just a few years, the Asheville Film Festival has gained national attention and recognition. The festival has played host to over 300 filmmakers and their works, and over 30,000 people have enjoyed the world premieres, independent films, educational workshops and the charm of downtown Asheville. Unlike many festivals, the venues are all within walking distance, located in scenic downtown and timed just when the leaves have begun to change color. Its selections and future reflect the nature of Asheville itself: diverse, imaginative, with a taste for the unusual and, in the end, completely unique.
