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July 31 -August 01, 2010 Aamifam Festival
New Bern, North Carolina -
Fun filled family oriented event with historical re-enactments and music and door prizes featuring the New Bern 300 Oath
Estimated attendees-5000
252-658-0885
August 12 -August 15, 2010 Ola Belle Reed Festival
Lansing, North Carolina -
3 Days of Americana, Bluegrass, Old-time, Country music & Camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Estimated attendees-1000
336-384-5716
August 13 -August 14, 2010 Waldensian Festival
Valdese, North Carolina -
Historic Festival celebrates the return of the Waldensian, unique crafts, great food, and top-quality entertainment
Estimated attendees-20000
828-879-2129
August 14, 2010 Crepe Myrtle Festival
Scotland Neck, North Carolina -
23rd Annual, Food, games for the kids, arts & crafts, live entertainment. Great fun for the entire family.
Estimated attendees-2500
252-826-3152
August 14, 2010 Irish Summer Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina -
4th Annual Festival to celebrate Irish culture, music, dance, cultural exhibits, traditional cuisine, Gaelic sports.
Estimated attendees-15000
704-358-9070
August 20 -August 21, 2010 Porter Family Gospel Homecoming
Maggie Valley, North Carolina -
Gospel Explosion In Song -- Now a 2 day event. Gospel groups and times to be announced. On-Site Camping in the rough.
Estimated attendees-1000
828-926-9658
August 20 -August 22, 2010 City of King Pow Wow
King, North Carolina -
Native drumming, singing, dancing, guest performers, artisans & craftsmen, food, shopping, raffles and more.
Estimated attendees-9000
336-593-8159
August 21, 2010 Festival By The River
Creston, North Carolina -
Riverview Lion's Club, Rubber Ducky Race Grand Prize $1000, Gary Poe Live, Gospel, Country and Bluegrass Music, Local Groups
Estimated attendees-800
336-977-8847
August 25 -August 30, 2010 Haywood County Fair
Waynesville, North Carolina -
Great ole time county fair, blue grass music, petting zoo, and carnival rides. Cattle, sheep, goat and pig shows.
Estimated attendees-18000
828-734-5500
August 28, 2010 Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Cary, North Carolina -
Top ranked one-day festival in the nation
Estimated attendees-50000
919-319-4560
September 02 -September 04, 2010 Lil John's Mountain Music Festival
Snow Camp, North Carolina -
Come join us on the mountain for a great time in a beautiful setting. Great Bluegrass entertainment.
Estimated attendees-3000
336-376-8324
September 07 -September 11, 2010 Avery A&H Fair
Newland, North Carolina -
Family oriented mountain fair known friendliness & preservation of mountain heritage. Live music, livestock, exhibits, rides
Estimated attendees-6000
828-387-6870
September 10 -September 12, 2010 Pow Wow
Spruce Pine, North Carolina -
5th annual educational Native American pow wow, only Native American crafts allowed
Estimated attendees-2000
813-765-3073
September 10 -September 11, 2010 Blues, Brews & BBQ
Charlotte, North Carolina -
Approximately 80 teams compete for over $20,0
Estimated attendees-150000
704-332-2227
September 13 -September 18, 2010 Alexander County Agricultural Fair
Taylorsville, North Carolina -
65th Annual Alexander County Agricultural Fair, Rides, Games, Exhibits. Entertainers & Vendors
Estimated attendees-5000
828-217-6837
September 17 -September 19, 2010 Ft. Hamby Pow Wow
Wilkesboro, North Carolina -
4th annual educational Native American Pow Wow, only Native American crafts allowed.
Estimated attendees-2000
813-765-3073
September 17 -September 18, 2010 Dirty Dancing Festival
Lake Lure, North Carolina -
Two-day celebration of the music and dances of
Estimated attendees-3000
877-625-2725
September 18, 2010 Festival on Main
Granite Falls, North Carolina -
Features vendors with handmade crafts, food vendors and live entertainment throughout the day.
Estimated attendees-1500
828-396-1150
September 18, 2010 Jones County Heritage Festival
Trenton, North Carolina -
tobacco looping, entertainment, historical events, crafts, vendors, county fair exhibits, civil war exh, car/tractor show
Estimated attendees-2000
252-361-0904
September 24 -September 26, 2010 Mint Hill Madness
Mint Hill, North Carolina -
Family festival for the community with rides, games, arts-crafts, & entertainment
Estimated attendees-25000
704-573-8282
September 25 -September 26, 2010 International Folk Festival
Fayetteville, North Carolina -
32nd Annual
Estimated attendees-70000
910-323-1776
September 29 -October 02, 2010 Denver Days
Denver, North Carolina -
The area's premier event featuring thrilling rides, name band entertainment, food, arts & crafts and other vendors.
Estimated attendees-20000
704-483-1996
October 01 -October 03, 2010 International Festival of Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina -
Over 45 international groups showcase their cuisine, traditional dance and music; discover the world in Raleigh!
Estimated attendees-25000
919-832-4331
October 01 -October 02, 2010 Heritage Day Festival
Black Creek , North Carolina -
11th Annual event with live entertainment, arts, craft & food vendors, classic car & Tractor Show, children activities
Estimated attendees-2000
252-243-3540
October 01 -October 02, 2010 Peanut Festival
Enfield, North Carolina -
Pig cook-off Friday, Car Show, street dancing. Saturday - vendors, foods, arts & crafts, kids entertainment
Estimated attendees-5000
252-445-5122
October 02, 2010 Harvest Day Festival
Halifax, North Carolina -
Family fun! Ag Olympics, Tri-County Horse Show, Live Entertainment, Food & Craft Vendors, 5K Walk/Run, Antique Tractors
Estimated attendees-2500
252-583-5161
October 02, 2010 Denim Days Festival
Erwin, North Carolina -
Miss NC 2010,Car Show, Precision Goldwing Drill Team, Noah's Zoo, Bungee Jump, Cornhole Tournament, rides,crafts,music, food
Estimated attendees-3000
910-897-7300
October 09 -October 10, 2010
MUMfest
30th year, MUMfest 2010 is a combination of fantasy, fun, education and entertainment.
Estimated attendees-80000
252-638-5781
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October 09, 2010 Pork Jam
Pelham, North Carolina -
Live Bands, BBQ, Kids Games, Rides, Art, Crafters, Raffles, Door Prizes, Face Painting
Estimated attendees-2000
336-362-9609
October 09 -October 10, 2010 Randy's Antique & Yard Sale
Lexington, North Carolina -
Festival consisting of approximately 200 vendors selling anything from yardsale items to vintage antiques.
Estimated attendees-4000
704-206-0439
October 14 -October 16, 2010 Fall Holiday Craft Show
Statesville, North Carolina -
11th Annual -Held indoors at Signal Hill Mall where friends come to buy and sell
Estimated attendees-5000
828-437-5002
October 15 -October 16, 2010 Mountain Music Jamboree
Maggie Valley, North Carolina -
4th Annual, 2-day Indoor bluegrass music weekend; Limited camping in-the-rough spaces; Free, Paved on-site parking with many
Estimated attendees-800
828-926-9658
October 15 -October 18, 2010 Harvest Festival
Robbinsville, North Carolina -
Come enjoy bluegrass music, artisans, antique Tractors, civil war renactors, and Appalachian crafts.
Estimated attendees-650
828-479-3364
October 16, 2010 Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival
Salisbury, North Carolina -
Blues and Jazz performed by internationally and nationally renowned musicians and variety of vendors,free
Estimated attendees-3000
704-636-2811
October 16, 2010 Apple Harvest Festival
Waynesville, North Carolina -
The 22nd annual festival, celebrates the harvest season in Haywood County.
Estimated attendees-25000
828-456-3021
October 23, 2010 Onslow Oktoberfest
Jacksonville, North Carolina -
10am-9pm, Downtown Jacksonville. Children's area, bratwurst/beer tent, car show, 5krun.
Estimated attendees-30000
910-388-7610
October 30, 2010 Beast of Bladenboro Festival
Bladenboro, North Carolina -
Craft/food vendors, kid's rides, classic car show, chili cook off, entertainment stage
Estimated attendees-5000
910-874-4454
November 26 -November 28, 2010 Craftsmen's Christmas Classic
Greensboro, North Carolina -
Handmade fine arts & crafts by hundreds o juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget -Thanksgiving
Estimated attendees-35000
336-282-5550
December 31, 2010 First Night Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina -
Community celebration of the New Year through the arts. Alcohol-free public festival for all ages!
Estimated attendees-5000
704-332-2227
May 14, 2011 Salisbury BBQ Festival
Spencer, North Carolina -
Rowan's Best Competition, People's Choice Awards, Cheerwine Truffles, BBQ Cookies, music, dance, lunch/dinner, more
Estimated attendees-3000
704-257-6085
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