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Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2019     Penzoil AutoFair

Concord, NC - 5555 Concord Parkway S

The world’s largest automotive extravaganza brings together thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, exotic sports cars and classic automobiles. - Festival is 10 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 100, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-4500, 8004553267,

Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2019     Smoking in the Foothills BBQ Festival

Lenoir, NC - 801 West Ave

BBQ Competition and Festival is a KCBS sanctioned BBQ event paired with a one-of-a-kind street festival. This year's theme is "Wood. Fire. Smoke." featuring wood crafters and artisans! - Festival is 5 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 12, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 150, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-20,000, 8287574451, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2019     Woolly Worm Festival

Banner Elk, NC - 185 Azalea Circle

The festival features crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, the Woolly Worm Race and much more. - Festival is 42 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 16, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 175, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-25000, 828-898-5605, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     Lincoln County Apple Festival

Lincolnton, NC - 115 West Main St.

Crafts, food, entertainment, kids attractions and, of course, the county's signature crop, apples. Free, family-friendly event around Lincolnton's iconic Court Square. - Festival is 47 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 200, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-60,000, 704-530-4636, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     Turkish Festival of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC - 604 Doug Mayes Place

Experience Turkish hospitality, culture, and cuisine through delicious Turkish food and fortune telling, live performances , cooking demos, bazaar, children's activities and much more. Tickets : $5.00, under 6 are free. - Festival is 6 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 15, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1500, 7048407087, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     Mush, Music & Mutts Liver Mush Festival

Shelby, NC - Washington Street

Dogs in costume, a beauty pageant, live music and a liver mush eating contest....what else could you possibly ask for in a festival? See our full lineup of music, kids activities, mush fun and more online. - Festival is years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15,000, 704-484-4804, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     Latin Fiesta

Carolina Beach, NC - 400 S Lake Park Blvd

The Latin fiesta is a Free multicultural event to celebrate Latin American culture with food, artwork, music, and dance. Salsa, Rock in Spanish, Latin Ska & Reggae, Mexican Band, Ranchera, Cumbia and much more! - Festival is 1 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 6, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 45, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5,000, 9108809404, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 19, 2019     Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass & BBQ Benefit Concert

Ellerbe, NC - 1296 mallard drive

Join us for a night of fun, food and music. Bluegrass acts The Grascals, Chatham Rabbits & Long Gone Bluegrass! Ticket includes a BBQ dinner, beer and/ or wine. - Festival is 3 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 1, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 4, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-250, 9106525905, See website

Oct 26 to Oct 26, 2019     Barbecue Festival

Lexington, NC - 2 Main Street

7 stages of entertainment, children's area, special attractions and the best BBQ in the world! - Festival is 36 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 250, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-175000, 336-956-1880, See website

Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2019     Craftsmen’s Classics Art & Craft Festival

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Gate City Blvd

Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists from across America. Something for every taste & budget! , 11/29 Fri.9–6pm, 11/30 Sat.10-6pm, 12/1 Sun.11–5pm
- Festival is 46 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open?
Est # of non-food vendors- 500, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-18,000, 336-282-5550,

Jan 23 to Jan 25, 2020     North Carolina Jazz Festival

Wilmington, NC - 301North Water Street

NCJF is one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast and a STS Top 20 Event, this musical weekend will feature a line-up of Internationally Recognized Artists. Please visit our Web Site for Full Details.
- Festival is 40 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-1500, (910) 793-111, See website

Apr 25 to Apr 25, 2020     Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 801 High House Rd

Join us in the shady canopy of Bond Park, Cary's 310-acre urban park, featuring 150 NC exhibitors, local food vendors, entertainment, kid's area and an Earth Day celebration. - Festival is 27 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 170, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15,000, 9194623864, See website

Aug 22 to Aug 23, 2020     Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 316 N Academy Street

Celebration of fine art and crafts with live music on four stages, entertainment, Kids World, traditional craft demonstrations, and more. - Festival is 44 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 27, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 300, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-60,000, 9194623864, See website