North Carolina Festivals and Events

Apr 25 to Apr 25, 2026 Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 801 High House Rd

Join us in the shady canopy of Bond Park, Cary's 310-acre urban park, featuring 150 NC exhibitors, local food vendors, entertainment, kid's area, and an Earth Day celebration. - Festival is 33 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 170, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-15,000, 9194623864, See website

May 8 to May 9, 2026 Matthews Summerfest

Matthews, NC - 120 S Trade Street

Summerfest brings the sounds of all your favorite music to Matthews NC! It includes a full carnival, commercial vendors, delicious foods, crafts vendors, and fabulous music for all on the main stage! - Festival is 18 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 52, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-8-10k, 704-708-1261, See website

Aug 22 to Aug 23, 2026 Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, NC - 316 N Academy St

Celebration of fine art and crafts with live music on four stages, entertainment, Kids World, traditional craft demonstrations, and more. - Festival is 50 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 27, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 250, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-60,000, 9194623864, See website

Sep 4 to Sep 7, 2026 Matthews Alive Festival

Matthews, NC - 120 South Trade St

Three stages of entertainment with national headliners, 160+ craft vendors, 25+ food vendors, kids activities, indoor shows, large carnival. A 50+ year family tradition! - Festival is 33 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 30, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 200, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-100000, 704-708-1261, See website

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