Upcoming Events
Taylorsville Apple Festival
The 36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival features 400+ booths, rides, 3 entertainment stages, and a kids’ area with puppet shows, pony rides, inflatables, and more.
The Pirates & Mermaids Holiday Market
Celebrate the holidays nautical style, with sea shanties and mermaid tails.
Shop from 60 local artists — and no AI!
See mermaids throughout the market (and keep an eye out for pesky pirates lurking around the farm)
Enter a treasure hunt with hidden prizes for all ages to enjoy
Enjoy food trucks, drinks, games, and GOATS (plus much more)
9th Annual Art + Gift Market at Apex UMC
Join us for Apex UMC’s 9th Annual Art & Gift Market, supporting the missions projects of the congregation! Buy from local artisans and get unique gifts for your family and friends, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy a BBQ buffet!
The Merry Berry Christmas Confectionery at Arcane Books & Speakeasy
Join us in downtown Cary for an all-you-can-savor dessert experience that will light up your Christmas spirit.
In the cozy, beautiful Arcane Speakeasy, you’ll delight in:
Unlimited handcrafted desserts
Cocoa + seasonal cocktails + mocktails (each admission comes with a drink ticket!)
Photos with Santa
A chance to bring home your own gourmet dessert assortment for holiday parties and gatherings
Beautiful ornament displays to peruse and take home a souvenir
Come savor the flavors, feelings, and festivity of Christmas.
Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival
The Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival is back for 2026, bigger, better, and with even more to love. Bring the whole family. Bring your neighbors. Bring your dog in a costume. (Yes, there will be a pet costume contest.)
Come spend your Saturday afternoon soaking in the magic of fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by mountain traditions, local makers, incredible food, and all the autumn vibes the High Country has to offer.
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
For nearly three decades, the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival has transformed the streets of Downtown Elkin into one of the most beloved fall celebrations in the region.
This year's 29th annual edition promises to be the biggest yet!
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Main Street Elkin comes alive from 9 AM to 4 PM with live music, hundreds of vendors, and the kind of small-town energy that draws visitors from across the East Coast. Whether you're here to browse handcrafted gifts, sample BBQ and baked goods, watch giant pumpkins tip the scales, or let the kids loose in the Kid Zone. There's something for everyone at every turn.
Harvest Fest — Shelby, NC
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
WNC Ren Faire - Nebo, NC
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Zane’s Expo — Sanford, NC
This is the first annual shopping, food, and community event hosted by Zane's Carolina Seasoning, bringing together local businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, food vendors, food trucks, and community partners from across North Carolina and surrounding areas for a 2-day, indoor shopping experience!
DREM Market — Boone, NC (Copy)
Boba, homemade ice “crem,” and local makers in an intimate indoor setting.
Arcane’s Bookish Market — Cary, NC
Crafted cocktails, local brews, shelves of books… and a variety of local vendors, including treats and Christmas ornaments from The Merry Berry.
DREM Market — Boone, NC
Boba, homemade ice “crem,” and local makers in an intimate indoor setting.