2025 Azalea Festival
The North Carolina Azalea Festival is Wilmington’s annual community celebration and the largest festival of its kind in the state. Founded in 1948, the Azalea Festival has emerged as Wilmington’s premier event. The Festival’s concerts, fairs and special events are attended by an estimated 300,000 people. Each event is a celebration, beginning with the arrival of Queen Azalea at the official opening of the five-day event. Everywhere the blooming azaleas offer colorful testimony to the rich heritage of coastal Carolina.
Körner's Folly Spring Vintage Market
Historic Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street, will host the annual Spring Vintage Market on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the beautiful grounds and lawn of the historic house museum. The market will feature 45+ area dealers of handmade wares, vintage clothing and jewelry, retro items, and locally produced goods. This includes upcycled and original artwork in various mediums, carefully curated and sourced antiques, as well as delicious homemade sweets, gourmet sauces, and artisan products. Plus, food trucks and coffee!
Please no smoking and no pets. Service animals are always welcome!
Keep up to date on the vendor lineup for the Spring Vintage Market at Körner’s Folly by following our social media pages, @kornersfolly.
Rain date will be on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Make a day of it! Historic Körner’s Folly will be open for self-guided tours. Tickets may be purchased online at kornersfolly.org or onsite at the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitor Center. Last ticket sales at 3:00 PM.
Occoquan Riverfest and Art Show
Save the date for Occoquan's annual RiverFest & Craft Show!
Get ready for a vibrant weekend at RiverFest, where the historic district transforms into a lively hub of creativity and family fun! Stroll through streets lined with nearly 300 vendors, including many talented artisans showcasing their unique arts and crafts. Then make your way to the Beer Garden in River Mill Park for a refreshing drink in a beautiful riverside setting. If you’re coming with the family, don’t miss Conservation Alley, for demonstrations, recycled crafts, music, and plenty of fun, all while learning how to protect our wildlife and water through the Jr. Passport Program. It’s a weekend of discovery, fun, and, and plenty of love for the natural world.
Woolly Worm Festival
For over 40 years the town of Banner Elk has welcomed both old and new friends to the annual Woolly Worm Festival. This family event co-hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club welcomes more than 20,000 people to the community to make family memories, the chance to earn the prestigious honor of predicting the high country winter weather and win the $1000 bounty!
Lexington BBQ Festival
41st Lexington Barbecue Festival
Lexington, NC
Celebrating & Serving One Style of Barbecue … Lexington Style!
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 26
Main Street, Lexington, NC
Free Admission
More than 250+ vendors, six entertainment stages, street performers, a children's area, a 50-ton Pig-themed Sand Sculpture, Car shows, Dog stunt show, a Bicycle Stunt Show, and much more!
51st Craftsman’s Christmas Classic: Greensboro, NC
Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. This show is a winner of Sunshine Artist “200 Best” awards.
Holiday Market in Charleston, SC
Holiday Market is Your Complete Holiday Experience! Offering foods and fashions, gifts and glitter, music and magic – everything to make the holidays bright. This exciting Christmas extravaganza kicks off the season with specialty gift stores, fashion jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, decorations and ideas, home accessories and décor, food and wine sampling, arts and crafts, and so much more!
Lexington BBQ Festival
40th Anniversary Lexington Barbecue Festival
Lexington, NC
Celebrating & Serving One Style of Barbecue … Lexington Style!
Time: 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, October 26
Main Street, Lexington, NC
Free Admission
More than 250+ vendors, six entertainment stages, street performers, a children's area, a 50-ton Pig-themed Sand Sculpture, Car shows, a Dinosaur Exhibit, a Bicycle Stunt Show, and much more!
Mum Fest: New Bern, NC
MumFest is one of the finest award-winning festivals in the state of North Carolina. It is recognized statewide as a major eastern North Carolina family festival and has received numerous awards over the years to include Best NC Main Street Downtown Event, Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 October events, and the Sun Journal Reader’s Choice winner as Best Festival for many years running. MumFest is a great weekend for visitors of all ages!
Photo Credit: Ann Marie Byrd
Home Grown Arts Festival
We’re excited to be back on the grounds of Harmon Park in historic downtown Kernersville. This year’s celebration of creativity will showcase hand-crafted creations from dozens of regional artists. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, unique gifts (even for yourself!), or just want a leisurely day surrounded by the beauty of art and nature, this will be the place to be. Another artform – hand-crafted culinary delights – will also be in abundance from our various food vendors at the Home Grown Arts Fest.
2nd Annual Hudson Street Fest
Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at the 2nd Annual Summer Street Fest in Downtown Hudson, presented by In the Park Events and Ashley Inspired Designs! 🌞 Join us on August 17th from 3-8pm for a day of fun as the streets come alive with local small businesses offering the best finds, vibrant inflatables to bounce around on, a mouthwatering array of food trucks, and a fantastic back-to-school supplies giveaway! 🎉 Don't miss out on the excitement and more surprises that await you at this summer extravaganza. See you there!
There will be 30+ vendors, food trucks, free inflatable, petting zoo, face painter and free school supplies ( while they last).
77th Annual Rhododendron Festival
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing. Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!
Water Tower Market
Join us for Blast From The Past Water Tower Market! Artists and makers, food trucks, sweet treats, and so much old school fun!
Bull City Ciderworks Spring Market
Bull City Ciderworks Pop-Up Market! ☀️
We are so excited to announce that Sunny Day Markets will be hosting a pop-up market in collaboration with Bull City Ciderworks and invite you out for a great afternoon!
🛍 Vendor Show
🤤 Empanada Grill
✨ Permanent Jewelry
☀️ Local Sweets
🍬 Freeze Dried Candy
& so much more to come! We hope to see you all there!