Discover 289 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across North Carolina. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 1401 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in North Carolina, with 289 coming up and 1 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $0 to $1300, averaging roughly $186 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in North Carolina right now are Charlotte (48), Raleigh (40), Durham (13), Asheville (11), Winston-Salem (7), Cary (7). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in North Carolina is busiest in October, November, December based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Oct 2, 2026 for Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in North Carolina? Read the North Carolina permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 289 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in North Carolina, out of 1401 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in North Carolina typically start around $0 and average about $186, with larger juried shows charging up to $1300. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Charlotte (48 upcoming), Raleigh (40 upcoming), Durham (13 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in North Carolina.
1 North Carolina fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Oct 2, 2026 for Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market in MATTHEWS. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.