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Oct 21 to Oct 22, 2017     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 40 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 16, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 179, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-25000, 828-898-5605, See website

Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017     PumpkinFest

Franklin, NC - 95 East Main Street

Get ready to let the good times roll during Franklin, North Carolina's 21st Annual PumpkinFest! Featuring the World Famous Pumpkin Roll! - Festival is 21 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 90, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5000, 828-524-2516, See website

Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017     Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival

Salisbury, NC - 200 West Fisher Street

Reunion bands and most popular performers including storytells of past festivals and family friendly activities and heritage foods. - Festival is 17 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 15, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3000, 704-636-2811, See website

Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017     Car Festival

Rockingham, NC - 706 hwy 74 East

Champion Ford Classic Car Festival. We will be having a car show and vendors. - Festival is 2 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1500, 910-582-8383,

Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017     BLA/ALT Music Festival

Charlotte, NC - 1824 Statesville Ave

A black-centered space celebrating the BLA/ALT musicians in NC, but the festival is looking for all people to vend, support and enjoy the music and space.
- Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-500, 704 670-1582, See website

Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017     Autumn Fest

Kannapolis , NC - 6001 Old Concord Salisbury Road

Arts, crafts, woodworking demonstrations, Hit & Miss Engines, Garden Tractor Pull, Silent auction baskets, Fire House, Tractors
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips & drinks. The Garden Tractor Pullers 9 am to 4 pm - Festival is 6 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 2, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 704-796-1671,

Oct 26 to Oct 28, 2017     Ghostwalk: Heroes & Hooligans

New Bern, NC - 511 Broad St

Visit ghost sites in homes, churches, businesses and Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern's Historic District and meet spirits of New Bern's past - Festival is 28 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-4000, 252-638-8558, See website

Oct 26 to Oct 28, 2017     Ghostwalk - Heroes and Hooligans

New Bern, NC - 511 Broad Street

Historic ghosts in 13 sites in churches, homes and businesses in New Bern's Historic District and Cedar Grove Cemetery. Meet spirits from New Bern's past. - Festival is 27 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3200, 252-638-8558, See website

Oct 28 to Oct 28, 2017     Seaboard Festival

Hamlet, NC - 201 Main Street

4 Blocks with more than 150 vendors. Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Craft Demonstrations, Children's Activities, 2 performance stagesl - Festival is 34 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 165, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-32000, 910-557-5570, See website

Oct 28 to Oct 28, 2017     Barbecue Festival

Lexington, NC - 2 Main Street

6 stages of entertainment, children's area, special attractions and the best BBQ in the world! - Festival is 33 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,

Oct 28 to Oct 28, 2017     Halloweenfest

Brevard, NC - 175 E. Main St.

A full day's worth of family fun for the spookiest day of the year! Heart of Brevard’s street festival, featuring crafters, artists, games, and food. Hours 10am-5pm. Welcome to come in costume. - Festival is 40 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 12, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-12,000, 828-884-3278, See website

Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2017     Holiday Market Greensboro

Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex- 1921 W Lee St

Offering foods and fashions, gifts and glitter, toys and treats, music and magic - everything to make the holidays bright under one roof. - Festival is 28 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 250, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-30000, 336-282-5550, See website

Nov 4 to Nov 4, 2017     Arts & Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 221 Union Street

Wide variety of Handmade Crafts and Artwork, Food Trucks, Handbell concert, big Raffle, Book sale, Bake sale. Free admission. - Festival is 5 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 2, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 28, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-600, 919-467-1477, See website

Nov 10 to Nov 11, 2017     Vintage Fan Fair

Raleigh, NC - 1025 Blue Ridge Rd

Join us in Celebrating Nostalgia?. A nostalgic experience with a marketplace of vendors, activities and vintage camper showcase. - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-2000, 984-500-7733, See website

Nov 11 to Nov 12, 2017     River Arts District Studio Stroll

Asheville , NC - 14 Riverside DR

The Artists of Asheville’s River Arts District open their doors for a full weekend at the Fall Studio Stroll, welcoming the public to experience and collect amazing art in the studios and galleries. - Festival is 20+ 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-5000, 2067750663, See website

Nov 14 to Nov 14, 2018     Cruisin' Pembroke Street Fest

Pembroke, NC - 100 Main Street

A variety of local entertainment, food, provide artist a way to showcase their art, and provide activities for our children. - Festival is 5 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3000, 910-522-2162,

Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2017     Celebration of Seagrove Potters

Seagrove, NC - 798 NC Pottery Highway 705

Premier exhibition of Seagrove Pottery, indoors with potters market, demos, food and auction. - Festival is 10 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 6, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 80, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5000, 336-879-4145, See website

Nov 18 to Nov 18, 2017     White Oak's Arts & Craft Show

Edenton, NC - 111 Sandy Ridge Road

Holiday Gift Vendors, Food, Entertainment and more... - Festival is 6 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 1, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 45, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-500, 252-221-4078,

Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2017     Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art &Craft

Greensboro, NC - 1921 W. Lee Street

Hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen with thousands of choices. Something for every Style, Taste & Budget! - Festival is 44 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 400, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-30000, 336-282-5550, See website

Nov 25 to Nov 25, 2017     Beech Mountain Holiday Market

Beech Mountain , NC - 1330 Pine Ridge Road

Craft and artisan holiday market - Festival is 11 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-500, 828-387-3003,

Dec 9 to Dec 9, 2017     Mattamuskeet Swan Days Festival

Swanquarter, NC - 85 Mattamuskeet Rd

Migratory bird tours, live raptor exhibits, historical presentations, wildlife exhibits, food and craft vendors. - Festival is 4 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 8, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 18, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-800, 252-926-4021, See website

Jan 1 to Jan 1, 2018     KwanzaaFest

Durham, NC - 120 West Club Blvd

The doors will open at 11am, Children's Village to begin at 1pm and the program to begin at 2pm. Free and Open to Public - Festival is 34 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3000, 919-560-2729, See website

Feb 1 to Feb 3, 2018     North Carolina Jazz Festival

Wilmington, NC - 301 Water Street

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 38 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 21 to Apr 21, 2018     RockyFest

Hiddenite, NC - 3451 Rocky Face Church Road

Trail races, rock climbing, live music, children's activities, food, arts/crafts - Festival is 5 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-2000, 828-632-1093, See website