North Carolina Events and Festivals

 

  • June 30 -July 04, 2008
    Graham County Festival & Street Fair

    Robbinsville, North Carolina

    Crafts, Foods, Rides, Logger contests, Pig & Box Derby Races, Parade, Fireworks, Free Admission
    Estimated attendees-16000    828-479-6176

     

  • July 04 -July 06, 2008
    July Powwow

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    It is a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia.
    Estimated attendees-3000    800-438-1601

     

  • July 05 -July 06, 2008
    Cold Mountain Heritage Tour

    Canton, North Carolina

    Daytime self guided tour w/ info and tour of historic homes etc. Music and storytelling on Sat evening.
    Estimated attendees-500    828-646-0303

     

  • July 17 -July 19, 2008
    Festival of Native Peoples

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    An exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling and song performances expressing Cherokee History.
    Estimated attendees-5000    800-438-1601

     

  • July 25 -July 27, 2008
    Bele Chere

    Asheville, North Carolina

    6 stages, 3 food courts, arts & crafts, children's area, interactive activities & events
    Estimated attendees-325000    828-259-5800

     

  • September 06, 2008
    High Country Bluegrass Festival

    Boone, North Carolina

    Bluegrass Festival Blue Highway, Infamous Stringduster, Dailey & Vincent
    Estimated attendees-2000    828-733-8060

     

  • September 20 -September 21, 2008
    Pilot Fest

    Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

    A festival featuring, Crafts, Music and food, downtown streets of Pilot Mountain, free admission.
    Estimated attendees-2000    336-368-1183

     

  • September 25 -September 27, 2008
    Farm Park Bluegrass Festival

    Denton, North Carolina

    Family style festival; 140 acre park with 15 restored buildings, camping with hookups, 5 bathhouses
    Estimated attendees-3000    336-859-2755

     

  • October 02 -October 05, 2008
    Smoky Mountain Bike Week

    Fontana Dam, North Carolina

    Motorcycle Rally; contests; cookouts; live music; souvenirs; best riding roads; t-shirts
    Estimated attendees-3000    800-849-2258

     

  • October 04 -October 05, 2008
    Elizabethan Tymes

    Manteo, North Carolina

    An Elizabethan celebration including music, dance, plays, games and more!
    Estimated attendees-1500    252-475-1500

     

  • October 07 -October 11, 2008
    96th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    Each year the fair offers an opening parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and competition
    Estimated attendees-3000    828-497-8128

     

  • October 16 -October 18, 2008
    Big Rigs Antique Truck Show

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    More than 100 trucks will be on display featuring models from the antique and working class.
    Estimated attendees-3000    800-438-1601

     

  • October 17 -October 18, 2008
    Raymond Fairchild Mountain Music Jam

    Maggie Valley, North Carolina

    2nd Annual, 2-day indoor bluegrass music festival; Limited camping in-the-rough spaces
    Estimated attendees-1000    828-926-9658

     

  • October 18, 2008
    Enfield Peanut Festival

    Enfield, North Carolina

    Local gospel groups, The Tams, arts & crafts, foods,
    Estimated attendees-5000    252-445-5122

     

  • October 24 -October 26, 2008
    8th Annual Fall Holiday Craft Show

    Statesville, North Carolina

    Held indoors Signal Hill Mall attracts vendors and shoppers from all over the south and region.
    Estimated attendees-7000    828-437-5002

     

  • October 25, 2008
    Beast of Bladenboro Festival

    Bladenboro, North Carolina

    Kids rides, Classic Car Show, Entertainment, Art/Crafts, Food Vendors, Street Dance
    Estimated attendees-4000    910-874-4454

     

  • October 31 -November 02, 2008
    Cherokee Fall Rod Run

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972.
    Estimated attendees-3000    828-497-8128

     

  • November 03 -November 04, 2007
    7th Christmas in the Catawba Valley

    Hickory, North Carolina

    Held at CVCC college, this event is a Holiday tradition.
    Estimated attendees-5000    828-437-5002

     

  • November 07 -November 09, 2008
    18th Annual Holiday Market

    Greensboro, North Carolina

    The complete Holiday experience with items from over 350 specialty vendors with food, gifts, decorations
    Estimated attendees-35000    336-282-5550

     

  • November 28 -November 30, 2008
    Craftsmen's Christmas Classic

    Greensboro, North Carolina

    Handmade fine arts & crafts by over 500 juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget -Thanksgiving
    Estimated attendees-35000    336-282-5550

     

  • December 13, 2008
    Cherokee Christmas Parade

    Cherokee, North Carolina
    Estimated attendees-1000    828-497-1054

     

  • December 31 -January 01, 2009
    New Year's Eve Fireworks

    Cherokee, North Carolina

    New Year's Eve Fireworks
    Estimated attendees-2000    828-497-8122