North Carolina statewide events

This coastal jazz celebration brings smooth rhythms and talented musicians to the beautiful shores of North Topsail Beach. The three-day festival offers intimate performances with ocean views, creating a perfect combination of musical artistry and seaside relaxation.

The Raleigh Convention Center transforms into a massive celebration of pop culture, featuring celebrity guests, comic book artists, and interactive entertainment. This four-day "festival of fandom" attracts enthusiasts from across the region for panels, autograph sessions, and immersive experiences.

Country music legends Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan headline this touring festival at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte and Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh. The lineup also features Turnpike Troubadours, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Willow Avalon for an unforgettable musical experience.

This traditional county fair brings classic carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, and local entertainment to the small mountain community of Drexel. Families enjoy a livestock show, homemade food vendors, and time-honored fair traditions that celebrate rural North Carolina culture.

Kings Mountain creates a beach atmosphere in downtown with this free family festival featuring four popular Carolina Beach Music bands including Too Much Sylvia and Band of Oz. The event includes more than 50 vendors, inflatables, games, costume contests, and a spectacular beach ball drop finale.

This unique celebration draws thousands of believers and skeptics to downtown Marion's Main Street for educational panels and Sasquatch-themed activities. The festival features Bigfoot calling contests, creature-inspired food vendors, and presentations by the local Bigfoot 911 research group.

This week-long celebration of rural life features livestock shows, agricultural displays, carnival rides, and live entertainment. The fair showcases the farming heritage of Iredell County while providing family fun with games, food vendors, and community exhibits.

One of the state's larger county fairs offers over a week of extensive carnival rides, agricultural competitions, and live music performances. This Eastern NC tradition combines educational exhibits about local farming with exciting entertainment options for visitors of all ages.

Award-winning Pitmaster Christopher Prieto headlines this three-day culinary celebration in the picturesque Village of Pinehurst featuring North Carolina's finest pitmasters. The festival combines mouthwatering barbecue specialties with traditional sides in one of the state's most beautiful settings.

Celebrated as "America's secretly best festival," this underground music celebration features over 120 acts performing in downtown Raleigh's walkable entertainment district. The three-day event showcases experimental and indie artists across multiple venues, creating an intimate urban festival experience.

Western North Carolina's premier fair brings together agricultural exhibits, thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment, and traditional mountain culture. The days-long celebration in the Asheville area showcases regional crafts, local food specialties, and family-friendly activities against a beautiful mountain backdrop.

The renowned Brevard Music Center hosts this two-day celebration featuring both auditorium seating and lawn areas for music lovers. This mountain festival combines professional performances with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge region for an unforgettable musical weekend.

This charming county fair in historic Pittsboro combines traditional agricultural displays with modern family entertainment options. The four-day event features local crafts, farm exhibits, carnival rides, and community performances that celebrate rural North Carolina heritage.

This immersive 16th-century European-style festival transforms 25 acres into the fictional village of "Fairhaven" with permanent cottages and castles. Over 500 costumed characters, 140 craft vendors, jousting tournaments, and entertainment on 14 stages create an interactive historical experience.

Downtown Pinehurst transforms into an artisan marketplace featuring over 200 hand-crafters showcasing woodworking, glass art, jewelry, and metal sculptures. The festival includes a Kids Zone in Tufts Memorial Park, food trucks, and special sales at local shops and restaurants.

The Moore County Airport hosts this seventh annual celebration of aviation featuring classic aircraft displays, military flyovers, and precision jump team demonstrations. The family-friendly event includes classic car displays, a Junior Pilot KidsZone, local vendors, and tributes to first responders and military personnel.