North Carolina Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Festivals in Raleigh, NC - Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows
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Festivals in Raleigh, NC - Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows


 
Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers!
May 9, 2026

Raleigh's Spring Fest - Celebrating Mothers!

Moore Square, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
Got to Be NC Festival
May 15 - 17, 2026

Got to Be NC Festival

N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Festival organized by N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Service.
This North Carolina Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-8pm. This event will also include: tractor pull, bbq cooking championship, pig races, petting zoo, mower racing, cruise-in.
Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival
May 16 - 17, 2026

Artsplosure - the Raleigh Arts Festival

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/7/2025

An Art Show organized by Artsplosure.
This North Carolina Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include visual art installations and make-and-take activities.
Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May
May 23 - 24, 2026

Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - May

North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

A Pet-themed Event organized by Herpetorama, Inc Dba Repticon.
This North Carolina Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $20.
The Raleigh Market - May
May 2 - 31, 2026

The Raleigh Market - May

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission
June 6, 2026

Raleigh's International Food Festival-Free Admission

City Plaza, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Food Festival organized by NC Vibes, Events Management & Promotions.
This North Carolina Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. This event will also include performances and entertainers.
North Carolina Home Show
June 13 - 14, 2026

North Carolina Home Show

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 10/30/2025

A Home and Garden Show organized by American Consumer Shows.
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $ - $-1.
The Raleigh Market - June
June 6 - 28, 2026

The Raleigh Market - June

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo
June 27 - 28, 2026

BrickUniverse Raleigh, NC Lego® Fan Expo

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/16/2026

A Trade Show organized by BrickUniverse.
This North Carolina Trade Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $18 - $35. This event will also include: meet professional lego® artists, local artists, building zones, vendors, exhibitors.
The Raleigh Market - August
August 1 - 30, 2026

The Raleigh Market - August

Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
The Raleigh Market
January 3 - September 27, 2026

The Raleigh Market

NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

A Flea Market organized by The Raleigh Market.
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show - Oct
October 17 - 18, 2026

Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry Show - Oct

Wake County Shriner Club, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 1/19/2026

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by Raleigh, Rock, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show.
This North Carolina Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
North Carolina State Fair
October 15 - 25, 2026

North Carolina State Fair

State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

A State Fair organized by North Carolina State Fair.
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: competitons, rides, games, ag exhibits.