Pick Your Festival/Event
Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
Biltmore Blooms Festival of Flowers
Ashville
early April to early May
the Biltmore Estate showcases victorian floral displays and gardens
800/411-3812
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington
mid April
parade & street fair
home and garden tours
art show
concerts
910/794-4650
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
Fayetteville
late April
top 20 SE event features concerts,car shows,arts& crafts and street dances
910/323-1934
Merlefest
Wilkesboro
late April to early May
largest folk music festival in U.S.
features bluegrass ,contemporary acoustic, jazz, cajun and blues music
800/343-7857
Lumbee Spring Pow Wow
Maxton
early May
song, dance and drum competitions
native art and food
910/522-2187
Artisphere
Greenville
early May
artist row w/100 artists
outdoor music stages
food, wine and beer
864/412-1040
North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Burgaw
mid June
music in beautiful setting
baked goods & bbq
artisans
910/259-9817
Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens
Beaufort
late June
tours of private homes
military encampment
old craft demos
concerts
car show
800/575-7483
Eastern Music Festival
Greensboro
late June to early July
internationally acclaimed classical music festival with training for new musical artists
877/833-6753
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians July Annual Pow Wow
Cherokee
early July
grand entrance
dance competitions & heirloom costumes
indian tacos
native crafts
800/438-1601
Folkmoot USA
Waynesville
mid July
2 week international folk music and dance festival from renowned dance troupes
parades
workshops
877/365-5872
Festival in the Park
Charlotte
late September
over 150 artists and craftspeople
big band music
clowns and magicians
704/338-1060
State Fair
Raleigh
mid to late October
concerts
food vendors
carnival rides
exhibits
919/821-7400
Mumfest
New Bern
mid October
endless variety of attractions including dance, dulcimer music, bands and trolley rides
252/638-5781
Autumn Leaves Festival
Mount Airy
mid October
showcases old time, bluegrass and gospel music
160 craftsmen
southern food
336/786-6116
The Barbeque Festival
Lexington
late October
legendary barbeque
pig races
pig sand sculptures
concerts
336/956-1880