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March 12 -March 14, 2010 Eastern Carolina Craftsmen's Spring
Fayetteville, North Carolina -
this will be the beginning of 34th year, a true arts and craft show
Estimated attendees-4000
910-483-2040
March 13 -March 14, 2010 Bead & Jewelry Show
Charlotte, North Carolina -
Semi-precious & precious gems and beads in all shapes and sizes, precious metal beads and findings.
Estimated attendees-800
888-729-6904
March 21, 2010 PineCone Bluegrass Festival
Raleigh, North Carolina -
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Dale Ann Bradley, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and The Claire Lynch Band.
Estimated attendees-1600
919-664-8333
April 02 -April 03, 2010 April Fools Trail Days
Franklin, North Carolina -
Franklin 2nd annual celebration of Appalachian Trail hikers, food, educational displays, live music, book signings.
Estimated attendees-500
828-524-2516
April 02 -April 03, 2010 N.C. Herring Festival
Jamesville, North Carolina -
Annual Festival, parade, cruz-in, vendors, live music, and egg
Estimated attendees-2500
252-217-5363
April 10, 2010 Farmers Market SpringFest
New Bern, North Carolina -
Grown Here and Made Here for 300 Years- Celebrating farming heritage w/old fashioned demonstrations activities music & fun
Estimated attendees-1200
252-633-0043
April 10 -April 11, 2010 Music and Mud
Newton, North Carolina -
A heritage, music and pottery festival free to the public. Live musical performances, storytelling, and heritage arts.
Estimated attendees-1500
828-464-8100
April 15 -April 18, 2010 Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival
Blowing Rock, North Carolina -
Enjoy wine tastings, seminars, cooking classes, wine makers' dinner and much more!
Estimated attendees-2500
877-750-4636
April 17 -April 18, 2010 Southeastern Springfest
Whiteville, North Carolina -
Spring Festival at the Columbus County Fairgrounds. Demo Derby, Firefighter Competition, Civl War Encampment
Estimated attendees-5000
910-918-5565
April 23 -April 24, 2010 Dogwood Festival
Mebane, North Carolina -
22nd Annual, Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, rides, car show, 5K run
Estimated attendees-15000
919-304-3737
April 24, 2010 Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Cary, North Carolina -
Popular one day outdoor event.
Estimated attendees-15000
919-319-4560
April 24, 2010 NC African American Cultural Fest
Oxford, North Carolina -
Parade 10am; Fest 11am-4pm inc Food, Vendors, Entertainment, Art/Crafts, Hat Contest, Antique Cars, Kids Activities & more!
Estimated attendees-2500
866-630-3796
April 24, 2010 Greening Up the Mountains
Sylva, North Carolina -
Day long festival with music, crafts, food, children's activities, 5K Race and Catch the Spirit of Appalachia Heritage Walk
Estimated attendees-7000
828-586-1577
April 30 -May 02, 2010 French Broad River Festival
Hot Springs, North Carolina -
Live music, food, family fun, rafting, bike races and more!
Estimated attendees-2500
828-258-1284
May 01, 2010 Viva Goldsboro
Goldsboro, North Carolina -
Multi-Cultural Festival for the community
Estimated attendees-1000
919-736-0312
May 01, 2010 Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Maggie Valley, North Carolina -
Family-oriented event highlighting the importance of Mountain Trout as a valuable resource to the comm.
Estimated attendees-1500
828-926-0866
May 01, 2010 Festival of Art and Craft
Denver, North Carolina -
This show offers local artisans the opportunity to sell their handcrafted products
Estimated attendees-400
828-308-6616
May 01 -May 02, 2010 Mayfair
Charlotte, North Carolina -
50 unique artists and crafters displaying their works lakeside at University Place. A family-friendly event.
Estimated attendees-10000
704-962-8488
May 01, 2010 Daniel Boone Family Festival
Mocksville, North Carolina -
Celebrating the 254th wedding Anniversary of Daniel and Rebecca Boone, crafts, historic re-enactments, food, tours, music
Estimated attendees-1500
336-909-2263
May 06 -May 08, 2010 Mothers Day Craft Show
Statesville, North Carolina -
10th Annual -Held indoors Signal Hill Mall this event attracts buyers and sellers from all over....
Estimated attendees-5000
828-437-5002
May 07 -May 09, 2010 Mayfest
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina -
art/craft show from 15 states, continuous country/gospel music, kids activities, food
Estimated attendees-25000
336-368-2381
May 08, 2010 Festival of the Roanoke
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina -
Fesn, Street Festival of music, foods, arts & crafts & games for adults & kids 10-4pm 5-10 music & dancin
Estimated attendees-5000
252-537-8919
May 14 -May 16, 2010
Salisbury Cultural Arts Festival
Salisbury, North Carolina
Cultural Arts Festival- Art Show, BBQ Fest, Blues & Jazz, Theatre & Literary Fest, Museums & more
Estimated attendees-10000
704-257-6085
May 14 -May 15, 2010 Seafood Festival
Engelhard, North Carolina -
Enjoy fresh seafood, live entertainment including Spare Change, rides, crafts, and so much more!!
Estimated attendees-1000
252-925-3972
May 15, 2010
Lucama Spring Fling Festival
May 15, 2010 NC Potato Festival
Elizabeth City, North Carolina -
Family Festival downtown on the waterfront with live entertainments, arts & crafts boothes, and food
Estimated attendees-12000
252-338-2328
May 22, 2010 Dairy Goat Festival
Spindale, North Carolina -
Festival will include ADGA-sanctioned dairy goat show, goat parade, live music, street dance
Estimated attendees-1000
828-287-2191
May 27 -May 29, 2010 Lil John's Mountain Music Festival
Snow Camp, North Carolina -
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Music Festival: Great family-style bluegrass festival with years of tradition
Estimated attendees-3000
336-376-8324
May 29, 2010 Henderson County Boyd BBQ Expo
Hendersonville, North Carolina -
Barbecue Competition featuring teams and exhibitors from all over. Fun, Food and Entertainment!
Estimated attendees-5000
828-693-3461
June 04 -June 05, 2010 Lincolnton Hog Happenin'
Lincolnton, North Carolina -
Hog Happenin' is a State Championship BBQ Cook-Off and Regional Motorcycle F
Estimated attendees-12000
704-736-8915
June 04 -June 06, 2010 Music/Storytelling Festival
Ocracoke, North Carolina -
This free festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and the culture of Ocracoke Island and Eastern Carolina.
Estimated attendees-2500
252-928-3411
June 05, 2010 Chicken Pickin' Day
Butner, North Carolina -
Free Admission with vendors, stage entertainment, Top 75 Car Show & BBQ Chicken Cook-Off Contest
Estimated attendees-6000
919-575-6691
June 09 -June 10, 2010 Aldridge Bluegrass Festival
Cherryville, North Carolina -
JD Crowe & The New South, Balsem Range, Harris Brothers and more. Out door festival. Free Parking Free Camping
Estimated attendees-1000
704-447-5090
June 12, 2010 Kids Super Saturday
Cullowhee, North Carolina -
Festival for Children ages 4-12, Lots of Inflatables, Facepainting Clowns, Entertainment, lots of food
Estimated attendees-1500
828-283-3053
June 19, 2010 1886 Spring Craft Festival
Whittier, North Carolina -
Southeast Native American Artists & Appalachian Crafters gather to demonstrate and sell hand crafted works. Free Admission
Estimated attendees-1000
828-497-6536
June 19, 2010 NC Juneteenth Celebration
Durham, North Carolina -
Celebrate with food, entertainment, vendors, exhibits, kid's activities, talent competition, arts/crafts, giveaways, etc.
Estimated attendees-6000
866-630-3796
June 23 -June 24, 2010 Under the Oaks Arts Festival
Corolla, North Carolina -
9th annual Outdoor art show with over 100 quality artists. Variety of media showcasing artist's own work
Estimated attendees-10000
252-453-9040
July 03, 2010 Fun Fourth Festival
Greensboro, North Carolina -
Since 1975 a celebration of Independence Day, All varieties of arts, crafts and vintage/antique dealers
Estimated attendees-90000
336-274-4595
July 09 -July 11, 2010 Carolina Mountain Ribfest
Fletcher, North Carolina -
World Class professional barbecue rib vendors, National, regional and local musical entertainment, Carnival, Art & Craft Show
Estimated attendees-10000
828-628-9626
July 10, 2010 Blackberry Festival
Lenoir, North Carolina -
Blackberries, crafts, music, food, kids activities
Estimated attendees-9000
828-726-0616
August 28, 2010 Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Cary, North Carolina -
Top ranked one-day festival in the nation
Estimated attendees-50000
919-319-4560
September 10 -September 12, 2010 Pow Wow
Spruce Pine, North Carolina -
5th annual educational Native American pow wow, only Native American crafts allowed
Estimated attendees-2000
813-765-3073
September 13 -September 18, 2010 Alexander County Agricultural Fair
Taylorsville, North Carolina -
65th Annual Alexander County Agricultural Fair, Rides, Games, Exhibits. Entertainers & Vendors
Estimated attendees-5000
828-217-6837
September 17 -September 19, 2010 Ft. Hamby Pow Wow
Wilkesboro, North Carolina -
4th annual educational Native American Pow Wow, only Native American crafts allowed.
Estimated attendees-2000
813-765-3073
October 01 -October 03, 2010 International Festival of Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina -
Over 45 international groups showcase their cuisine, traditional dance and music; discover the world in Raleigh!
Estimated attendees-25000
919-832-4331
October 01 -October 02, 2010 Heritage Day Festival
Black Creek , North Carolina -
11th Annual event with live entertainment, arts, craft & food vendors, classic car & Tractor Show, children activities
Estimated attendees-2000
252-243-3540
October 01 -October 02, 2010 Peanut Festival
Enfield, North Carolina -
Pig cook-off Friday, Car Show, street dancing. Saturday - vendors, foods, arts & crafts, kids entertainment
Estimated attendees-5000
252-445-5122
October 09 -October 10, 2010
MUMfest
30th year, MUMfest 2010 is a combination of fantasy, fun, education and entertainment.
Estimated attendees-80000
252-638-5781
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October 09, 2010 Pork Jam
Pelham, North Carolina -
Live Bands, BBQ, Kids Games, Rides, Art, Crafters, Raffles, Door Prizes, Face Painting
Estimated attendees-2000
336-362-9609
October 14 -October 16, 2010 Fall Holiday Craft Show
Statesville, North Carolina -
11th Annual -Held indoors at Signal Hill Mall where friends come to buy and sell
Estimated attendees-5000
828-437-5002
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