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Jun 3 to Oct 7, 2017     Multi Vendor Fair

Valle, NC - 9620 Hwy 10

Crafters, Wholesalers, retailers, merchants, food vendors - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 2, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-100, 704-448-6356,

Jul 21 to Jul 21, 2018     Ridgeway Cantaloupe Festival

Ridgeway, NC - 660 US 1 south

Historical Displays, Festival Food, Crafts, Rides for kids, Cantaloupes, Brunswick Stew, Several stages with music, and fun for everyone. - Festival is 13 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 70, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5000, 252-213-0429, See website

Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2017     Personality Festival

Roxboro, NC - Uptown Roxboro

Amusement Rides for all ages. Food, Craft, Merchandise, & Business Vendors. Entertainment with a band Friday night and musicians & dancers Sat. - Festival is 37 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 8, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 140, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15000, 336-599-8333,

Aug 26 to Aug 27, 2017     Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 316 North Academy Street

Storytellers; Kids World Area; Artist Demonstration - Festival is 41 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 250, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-25000, 919-319-4560,

Aug 26 to Aug 26, 2017     Home Grown Arts Fest

Kernersville , NC - 413 S. Main Street

A juried Arts & Crafts Show featuring handmade items only. Vendors include jewelry, quilting, fiber arts, pottery and more! - Festival is 4 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 75, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-293-3487, See website

Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2017     Matthews Alive Festival

Matthews, NC - 120 South Trade St

Three stages of entertainment with national headliners, 170+ craft vendors, 30+ food vendors, kids activities, indoor shows, large carnival - Festival is 25 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? Yes
Est. attendees-150000, 704-708-1261, See website

Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2017     East Side Block Music Festival

Charlotte, NC - 5027 Idlewild Rd N

Entertainment featuring local talent, food & merchandise vendors, health fair, kids' zone, exhibitors & more! - Festival is 0 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 15, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-400, 980-406-5955, See website

Sep 7 to Sep 10, 2017     Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors

Winston-Salem, NC - 251 North Spruce Street

Largest annual book festival in NC and SC featuring 45 renowned authors - Festival is 13 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 45, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-12500, 336-747-1471,

Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2017     Denton Street Festival

Denton, NC - 20 W Salisbury St

Food, local crafts and artists, childrens games and slides. 9am-3 - Festival is 20 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 7, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 65, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-859-4231,

Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2017     Carolina Soul Festival

Calabash, NC - 9480 Ocean Hwy W

We are a health and wellness family and dog friendly festival. We will feature bands, fitness demos, belly dancing, yoga and more. - Festival is 2 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 75, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 910-579-4845, See website

Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2017     Rocky Point Parade Festival

Rocky Point, NC - NC Hwy 117N

Concert given by the Pamoja! Band (Live) with DJ Services by Mike's Music Studios with Rocky Point Fire Dept BBQ - Festival is 21 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 5, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-700, 910-675-9480,

Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2017     Lincoln County Apple Festival

Lincolnton, NC - 115 West Main St.

Regional crafts, food, and music, fresh apples. All ages. - Festival is 44 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 25, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 150, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-80000, 704-530-4636, See website

Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2017     Historic Bethania Black Walnut Festival

Bethania, NC - 5393 Ham Horton Lane

Featuring local arts, crafts, music, and food - Festival is 10 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 30, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-750, 336-922-0434, See website

Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2017     The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival

Manteo, NC - 1409 National Park Drive

The Grand Tasting takes place at the Sound Stage Theatre surrounded by the beautiful views of Roanoke Sound - Festival is 0 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 6, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 10, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-500, 252-473-2127, See website

Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2017     Autumn Arts & Crafts Show

Kernersville, NC - 125 E Bodehmaner St

This is a new Indoor Fall show presented by The Kernersville Arts & Crafts Guild to offer vendors an indoor space to showcase their creations. - Festival is 1 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 50, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 336-587-6837, See website

Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2017     Lillington Fall Festival

Lillington, NC - East Front Street

Food, music, arts and crafts, jewelry, classic cars, children activities - Festival is 16 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 65, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1000, 910-893-3751, See website

Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2017     Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

Mills River, NC - 100 Sierra Nevada Way

Oktoberfest collaboration beer, a German feast, musical performances, live glassblowing demonstrations! - Festival is 2 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 1, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 1, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3000, 828-708-6235,

Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2017     Phoenix Fest

Durham, NC - 908 Fayetteville Street at Lakewood Avenue

Phoenix Fest is back on Saturday October 7, 2017 as Durham NC’s funkiest street music festival celebrating the cultural legacy of Durham NC’s historic Hayti community for thousands on historic Fayetteville Street. - Festival is 16 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-10,000, 919-680-2878, See website

Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2017     Autumn Leaves Festival

Mount Airy, NC - 200 North Main Street

The roster of artisans and craftspeople covers such media as pottery, paintings, textiles and jewelry. Unique foods and free music. - Festival is 51 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 21, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 200, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-200000, 336-786-6116, See website

Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2017     Mountain Glory Festival

Marion, NC - Main Street

Small town celebration of Fall and the Glory of the Mountains with quilt shows, arts, crafts, food, children's events and local entertainment. - Festival is 34 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 12, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 130, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-18000, 828-652-2215, See website

Oct 14 to Oct 15, 2017     MumFest

New Bern, NC - 316 South Front St

A combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors and great food in historic downtown New Bern. - Festival is 37 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 40, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 300, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-70000, 252-638-5781, See website

Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2017     Look On The Bright Side Quilt Show

Sanford, NC - Dennis Wicker Civic Ctr., 1801 Nash Street

Over 100 quilts, quilting, fabric, notions and sewing vendors, food on site - Festival is 15 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 1, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 30, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-1000, 919-499-0766, See website

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