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North Carolina Festivals & Events

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Real Estate Agent with Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC

There are so many fun things to do in our beautiful State of North Carolina

Here are some of the events in October and November

 

                     

 

 

October 27 -October 29, 2006
Horse & Mule Days

Denton, North Carolina

Horse and mule demonstrations, apple butter and molasses making, good food and entertainment
Estimated attendees-6000    336-859-2755

 

October 27 -October 28, 2006
North Carolina Yam Festival

 

Tabor City, North Carolina

The NC Yam Festival is held annually the 4th weekend of October to celebrate the sweet potato crop.
Estimated attendees-7500    910-653-2031

 

October 27 -October 29, 2006
6th Fall Craft Show at Signal Hill

Statesville, North Carolina

Held indoors signal HIll Mall attracts venors and shoppers from all over the south and region.
Estimated attendees-10000    828-437-5002

October 28, 2006
Pilot Fest

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

A festival featuring, Crafts, Music and food, downton streets of Pilot Mountain, free addmission.
Estimated attendees-2000    336-368-2896

 

October 28, 2006
Living History & Ghostwalk Tour

Dunn, North Carolina

Living History of Days Gone By and Ghostwalk Tour of Averasboro Civil War Battlefield
Estimated attendees-800    910-483-0768

 

October 28, 2006
Ghost Storytelling Festival

Manteo,, North Carolina

Srorytelling for all ages beginning at 4;30 p.m.
Estimated attendees-200    252-475-1500

 

October 28 -October 29, 2006
Carolina BalloonFest  

 Statesville, North Carolina

50 Hot Air Balloons, Wine Festival, Aviation Displays, Kid's Fun Zone, Main Stage Entertainment
Estimated attendees-50000    704-873-2892

 

October 28, 2006
Hog Wild 2006

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

A motorcycle event (speed the Light run)BBQ lunch and chili supper
Estimated attendees-500    336-667-8777

 

October 28, 2006
Second Annual Holiday Shopping Fair

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Holiday Shopping Fair, NC Artists & Crafts folk, Wonderful Food, Continous Entertainment
Estimated attendees-1500    828-396-5743

 

October 28, 2006
Hampstead Fall Festival

Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead United Methodist Church Fall Festival- BBQ pork, Ham biscuits, Baked Goods, Hay Ride, Crafters
Estimated attendees-800    910-270-4107

 

October 28, 2006
Annual Holiday Fair & Music Festival

Granite Falls, North Carolina

All Day Music, 8 feature bands this year, Arts, Crarfts and other vendors, terrific food, free admission
Estimated attendees-1500    828-396-5743

 

October 28, 2006
Myth & Mayhem A Gaelic Halloween

Cary, North Carolina

A Gaelic Halloween Festival: An all day family fun filled day of Celtic Music/Food & Games
Estimated attendees-2000    919-462-2052

 

October 28, 2006
Myth & Mayhem A Gaelic HALLOWEEN

Cary, North Carolina

Haunted Houses & trails Celtic music. Merchants. Games Irish Pub Grub & Scottish baker plus full bar;
Estimated attendees-2000    919-828-3949

 

October 28, 2006
Oak Island Fall-O-Ween Festival

Oak Island, North Carolina

Annual Beach event - Crafts,Rides,Food, Entertainment, Beach Music , and more!!
Estimated attendees-1200    910-278-5518

 

November 02 -November 05, 2006
Holly Day Fair

Fayetteville, North Carolina

The largest gifts and crafts show in Eastern North Carolina!
Estimated attendees-22000    800-255-8217

 

November 02 -November 04, 2006
31st Annual Mid-Atlantic Farm Show

Concord, North Carolina

Trade Show/Expo for everything from agriculture, landscaping, wineries, equine, FFA programs & more.
Estimated attendees-40000    910-795-0292

 

November 03 -November 05, 2006
17th Annual Holiday Market

Greensboro, North Carolina

The complete Holiday experience with items from over 350

 vendors with food, gifts, decorations
Estimated attendees-35000    336-282-5550

 

November 03 -November 05, 2006
12th Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials

Huntersville, North Carolina

75-100 Border Collies compete, animal exhibits, arts and crafts
Estimated attendees-3000    704-875-3113

 

November 04 -November 05, 2006
International Festival of Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina

A Festival promoting awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures in Raleigh/Durham NC area.
Estimated attendees-25000    919-890-3610

 

November 04, 2006
Foothills Highland Games

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Scottish Highland Games, at new venue, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC
Estimated attendees-3000    828-693-8526

 

November 04 -November 05, 2006
6th Christmas in the Catawba Valley

Hickory, North Carolina

Held at CVCC college this event is a Holiday tradition. We sell out months in advance .Limited to 80 vendo
Estimated attendees-5000    828-437-5002

 

November 05, 2006
Museum Fest: 30th Annual Art & Craft

Richlands, North Carolina

Celebrating Onslow County\'s Heritage, Talent & Tradition - handcrafted pottery, textiles and woodworking
Estimated attendees-5000    910-324-5008

 

November 07 -November 12, 2006
Wings Over Water

Outer Banks, North Carolina

A birding and nature festival that explores the natural world thru birding, paddling, and natural history
Estimated attendees-250    252-987-1118

 

November 11, 2006
Princeton Veterans Day Celebration

Princeton, North Carolina

Chili Cook-off, Entertainment, Vendors, Parade, Speaker, Memorabilia
Estimated attendees-2000    919-936-3042

 

November 11 -November 12, 2006
Ashley's Antique & yard sale

 

 

 Salisbury, North Carolina

Regional antique & yard sale items from fine antiques to someone cleaning out their attic & garages
Estimated attendees-9000    704-633-9238

 

November 11 -November 12, 2006
Fall Art & Wine Festival

Wilmington, North Carolina

Celebrate the Arts\' Fall Art & Wine Festival offers music, wine tasting & demos for kids and adults.
Estimated attendees-2500    910-262-7216

 

November 11, 2006
2nd Annual Chili Cook-off

Tarboro, North Carolina

Chili Cookoff, Entertainment, Vendors, Food, No Charge For Admission, Come help us honor our veterans
Estimated attendees-1000    252-823-5031

 

November 12 -November 13, 2005
Winter Holiday Festival

Raeford, North Carolina

1st Annual Arts/Crafts Holiday Festival
Estimated attendees-400    910-904-1191

 

November 12, 2006
OBX Marathon

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

OBX Marathon Run
Estimated attendees-2000    252-475-1500

 

November 12, 2006
Dan Finch Pottery Open House

Bailey, North Carolina

An annual event, more than 60 Finch Studio Potters show & sell their functional pots & artistic creations
Estimated attendees-8000    252-235-4664

 

November 16, 2006
Simply Shopping

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

The 6th Annual Simply Shopping will feature shopping, specialty programming, & lite dinner. Need vendors.
Estimated attendees-300    252-641-7827

 

November 17 -November 18, 2006
A Hometown Holiday Celebration

downtown Mebane, North Carolina

Two day downtown Holiday Open House with special music events, shopping & dining specials , door prizes.
Estimated attendees-500    919-304-6019

 

November 17 -November 19, 2006
Fort Bragg Yule Mart Craft Fair

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Area\'s only handcrafted (only) fair in this area. Children\'s area where they purchase and wrap gifts
Estimated attendees-4000    910-497-3238

 

November 18 -November 19, 2006
Festival of Trees

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Brenner Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees
Estimated attendees-1000    336-716-7985

 

November 24 -November 26, 2006
Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival  
Raleigh, North Carolina   Remind Me

The Triangle's Holiday Gift Show
Estimated attendees-18000   336-855-0208 E Mail Us

 

November 24 -November 26, 2006
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

 

November 24 -November 26, 2006
Eastern Carolina Craftsmen's Christmas

Fayetteville, North Carolina

This is our 30th year. A  true Arts & Craft show.
Estimated attendees-4000    910-483-2040

 

November 24, 2006
A Dickens Holiday

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Downtown is transformed to Victorian Christmas times.
Estimated attendees-6000    800-255-8217

 

November 24 -November 26, 2006
Eastern Carolina Christmas Festival

Fayetteville, North Carolina

a true arts and crafts show
Estimated attendees-4000    910-483-2040

 

November 24 -December 03, 2006
Lord Salisbury .. Holiday Homecoming

Salisbury, North Carolina

Santa & Grinch arrival, Victorian carolers, Festival of Trees, Celebration of Angels
Estimated attendees-1500    704-637-7814

 

November 24 -January 01, 2007
Lights On The Neuse

Clayton, North Carolina

A spectacular outdoor Christmas light show enjoyed on a scenic fun-filled hayride!
Estimated attendees-10000    919-669-2591

 

November 24 -November 26, 2006
Mistletoe Gift Market

Concord, North Carolina

Crafters, artists, specialty boutiques, gift shops, featuring clothing, jewelry, wood, iron, fiber
Estimated attendees-5000    704-658-9383

 

November 30, 2006
Gateway Village Holiday Market

Charlotte, North Carolina

Large office park in uptown Charlotte is hosting a Holiday Market consiting of 30 arts and Crafts vendors
Estimated attendees-1000    704-771-9064

 

 

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Comments(2)

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YAY! If I weren't busy with Leaf Season here in Asheville, I'd be visiting some of your colorful suggestions.
Oct 23, 2006 01:26 PM
Anonymous
Jill Kirby
Don't forget about this one:

25th Annual Molasses Festival Saturday, October 13, 2007
9am-4pm -
Held at Sims Country BBQ 6160 Petra Mill Road, 28630 Granite Falls, NC  Featuring Live Music, the Sims Country Cloggers, Molasses, Apple Butter, and Apple Cider Making, Crafts, Great Food, Wagon Rides, Kids Games, Door Prizes, Reinactors, Highland Games, Antique Tractors, and Much More!
Sims Country BBQ sells all the food for the festival, but craft vendors and exhibitors are welcome to inquire about a booth.
For More Information Contact:  828-396-2052 or email simscountrycloggers@yahoo.com.
Sep 09, 2007 03:18 PM
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