Upcoming events
Piedmont Farmer's Market - Saturday Mornings
The market was created to serve the community by providing locally grown, fresh, high-quality produce and products, and to provide an economic outlet for local farmers, producers, and artisans in Cabarrus and surrounding counties of North Carolina’s Piedmont. Winecoff Market is open year-round on Saturday mornings.
Spring/Summer 8am - 12pm
Fall/Winter 9am - 12pm
Merry Market - April 5th
The Spring Market is back this year!!! Join us for this long-standing, handmade, and handpicked artisan market! Shop with 60 of your favorite local makers and small businesses. The market is indoors so we're ready to party rain or shine!
Davidson Art on the Green - April 26th & 27th
Art on the Green is Davidson’s largest annual arts festival bringing thousands of residents and visitors to Davidson’s Main Street and town green on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This juried art show spotlights many of the region’s finest artists in a weekend-long celebration. Mark it on your calendar! Patrons can stroll around the green to enjoy amazing art from a wide variety of talented regional artists, listen to live music, and enjoy local cuisine.
King’s Drive Art Walk - May 3rd & 4th
We invite you to come out and enjoy this spring event which will be held along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a reclaimed natural waterway between East Morehead Street and Pearle Park Way Bridge along Kings Drive. Since the fall of 1964, Festival in the Park has brought Charlotteans from all walks of life together to enjoy arts, crafts, music and family entertainment. This annual festival focuses on fine and emerging artists. The KDAW festival is located on the King’s Drive section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a beautiful, public space that is open to all in the community.
Saturday, May 3rd, 11am-6pm
Sunday, May 4th, 11am-5pm
Foothills Folk Art Festival - May 10th
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM for the 8th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton. This family-friendly festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors from throughout the region. It will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk artists - whose work will be for sale. There will also be artist demos, hands-on art activities for kids, live music, food from area restaurants, food truck vendors, beer gardens, and more!
Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival - March 28th & 29th
The Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center are hosting the 27th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival (CVPAF) on Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Friday evening will consist of a special party for Premiere and VIP ticket holders. Premiere tickets are $30 that grants you early buying opportunities that begin at 7:00 PM.
VIP tickets are $75 and will include a southern gourmet meal that begins at 6:00 PM. At which time, VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to dine with the potters for a meet and greet. VIP tickets also give you the opportunity to be first on the pottery show floor at 7:00 PM, includes a complimentary gift bag, and 2 free drink tickets from the cash bar. VIP ticket holders will also be entered into a special drawing. VIP Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The Saturday show will welcome the public from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and will offer buying opportunities, and pottery demonstrations. Saturday tickets may be purchased online and at the door.
Cabarrus Brewing Company Holiday Market: November 30th
Looking for a great way to get into the Holiday spirit? Join us Saturday, November 25th from 10 am to 5 pm and shop for everyone on your list and support local small businesses!
There will be LOTS of vendors onsite for the 6th Annual "Christmas At Cabarrus" holiday market! There will be handmade pottery, crafts, jewelry, artists, services and other vendors setup to help you find that perfect gift. The best part is, they're ALL local businesses in our community!
Merry Market: November 9th
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Shop with 50 of the most incredible local small businesses at the Grand Hall in Mount Holly. Free admission all day Saturday 10-4.
Merry Market - Preview Night: Nov 8th
This year, the market is being extended with a preview night, which will give you a chance to shop early access with your favorite Merry Market vendors plus some amazing new ones at the Grand Hall from 7 pm - 9 pm!
Enjoy cocktails, Christmas music, and shopping without the rush. Plus, every ticket sold includes a $5 voucher you can use with any vendor.
Valle Country Fair: October 19th
The 46th annual Valle Country Fair is a fall festival with mountain food, music, and crafts. Enjoy Brunswick Stew, chili, BBQ, and more. Shop for handmade goods and listen to local bluegrass, gospel, and country bands.
https://www.vallecountryfair.org
Gypsy Farm Fair: October 12th
Gypsy Farm Fair returns October 12th with over 100 vendors specializing in vintage, antique, re-purposed, gypsy-spirited, and handmade items. We will have a full day of concerts and food by North Carolina's top food trucks! You'll also see unique experiences and demonstrations by local crafters.
Event festivities will be held outside on RedBone Willy's Farm from 10-5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, parking is free. As you approach, RedBone Willy's you'll see signage directing you to park at 158 Poe Rd., Lawndale, NC.
Festival In the Park: September 20th-22nd
The Festival in the Park is a three day outdoor arts and crafts festival with 180 artists and craft exhibitors and nearly 1000 entertainers.
This outdoor event showcases local and regional artists in a wholesome family environment around the lighted Freedom Park Lake and other areas at Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Located near the historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods directly off East Blvd..
60th Annual “Festival in the Park”
Friday, September 20, 2024 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Piedmont Farmer's Market - Saturday Mornings
The market was created to serve the community by providing locally grown, fresh, high-quality produce and products, and to provide an economic outlet for local farmers, producers, and artisans in Cabarrus and surrounding counties of North Carolina’s Piedmont. Winecoff Market is open year-round on Saturday mornings.
Spring/Summer 8am - 12pm
Fall/Winter 9am - 12pm
Artsplosure - May 18th & 19th
Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists.
Saturday May 18th 11-7
Sunday May 19th 10-6
Foothills Folk Art Festival - May 11th
Join us on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM for the 7th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton. This family-friendly festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors from throughout the region. It will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk artists - whose work will be for sale. There will also be artist demos, hands-on art activities for kids, live music, food from area restaurants, food truck vendors, beer gardens, and more!
King’s Drive Art Walk - May 4th & 5th
We invite you to come out and enjoy this spring event which will be held along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a reclaimed natural waterway between East Morehead Street and Pearle Park Way Bridge along Kings Drive. Since the fall of 1964, Festival in the Park has brought Charlotteans from all walks of life together to enjoy arts, crafts, music and family entertainment. This annual festival focuses on fine and emerging artists. The KDAW festival is located on the King’s Drive section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a beautiful, public space that is open to all in the community.
Saturday, May 4th, 11am-6pm
Sunday, May 5th, 11am-5pm
Davidson Art on the Green - April 27th & 28th
Art on the Green is Davidson’s largest annual arts festival bringing thousands of residents and visitors to Davidson’s Main Street and town green on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This juried art show spotlights many of the region’s finest artists in a weekend-long celebration. Mark it on your calendar! Patrons can stroll around the green to enjoy amazing art from a wide variety of talented regional artists, listen to live music, and enjoy local cuisine.
Cabarrus Brewing Company SpringFest - April 20th
We are excited to be participating in another event at Cabarrus Brewing Company! The Christmas Craft fair was fantastic and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again at this great outdoor venue. There will be many vendors participating, food trucks will be on hand, and we will have a TON of new inventory just in time for Mother’s Day gifts!! Come on out!
Merry Market - April 20th
The Spring Market is back this year!!! Join us for this long-standing, handmade, and handpicked artisan market! Shop with 60 of your favorite local makers and small businesses. The market is indoors so we're ready to party rain or shine!
Cabarrus Brewing Company Holiday Market: November 25th
Looking for a great way to get into the Holiday spirit? Join us Saturday, November 25th from 10 am to 5 pm and shop for everyone on your list and support local small businesses!
There will be LOTS of vendors onsite for the 6th Annual "Christmas At Cabarrus" holiday market! There will be handmade pottery, crafts, jewelry, artists, services and other vendors setup to help you find that perfect gift. The best part is, they're ALL local businesses in our community!
Carolina Pottery Festival - November 4th
-Over 100 Potters!
-Free, Convenient Parking
-All types of pottery
-$6 Admission (under 12 free)
http://ccartscouncil.org/carolinapottery
Merry Market: November 4th
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Shop with 50 of the most incredible local small businesses at the Grand Hall in Mount Holly. Tickets are available for Friday Night's Preview Night from 7-9, and include a $5 voucher to use with any vendor! Free admission all day Saturday 10-4.
Merry Market - Preview Night, Nov 3rd
This year, the market is being extended with a preview night, which will give you a chance to shop early access with your favorite Merry Market vendors plus some amazing new ones at the Grand Hall from 7 pm - 9 pm!
Enjoy cocktails, Christmas music, and shopping without the rush. Plus, every ticket sold includes a $5 voucher you can use with any vendor.
Valle Country Fair - October 21st
The 45th annual Valle Country Fair is a fall festival with mountain food, music, and crafts. Enjoy Brunswick Stew, chili, BBQ, and more. Shop for handmade goods and listen to local bluegrass, gospel, and country bands.
https://www.vallecountryfair.org
Fall Artisan Market - October 7th
You are missing out if you haven’t been to this gorgeous location! Visiting Anne Springs Close Greenway is a must!
There will be tons of handmade arts and crafts from a variety of vendors.
Entrance free for Greenway members, $6 for non-members.
$5 parking per car.
Festival In the Park - September 22nd - 24th
The Festival in the Park is a three day outdoor arts and crafts festival with 180 artists and craft exhibitors and nearly 1000 entertainers.
This outdoor event showcases local and regional artists in a wholesome family environment around Freedom Park Lake.
Festival in the Park is held around a lighted lake area and other areas at Freedom Park, Charlotte, North Carolina. Located near the historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods directly off East Blvd.
59th Annual “Festival in the Park”
Friday, September 22, 2023 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 24, 2023 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Artsplosure - May 20-21
Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists.
Saturday May 20th 11-7
Sunday May 21st 10-6
Foothills Folk Art Festival - May 13
Join us on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM for the 6th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton. This family friendly festival, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors from throughout the region, will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk artists - whose work will be for sale - as well as artist demos, hands-on art activities for kids, live music, food from area restaurants and food truck vendors, beer gardens, and more!
Davidson Art on the Green - April 29-30
Art on the Green is Davidson’s largest annual arts festival bringing thousands of residents and visitors to Davidson’s Main Street and town green on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This juried art show spotlights many of the region’s finest artists in a weekend-long celebration. Mark it on your calendar! Patrons can stroll around the green to enjoy amazing art from a wide variety of talented regional artists, listen to live music, and enjoy local cuisine.
Cabarrus Brewing Company SpringFest - April 22
We are excited to be participating in another event at Cabarrus Brewing Company! The Christmas Craft fair was fantastic and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again at this great outdoor venue. There will be many vendors participating, food trucks will be on hand, and we will have a TON of new inventory just in time for Mother’s Day gifts!! Come on out!
Spring Artisan Market - April 8
If you haven’t been to this gorgeous location, you are missing out - visiting Anne Springs Close Greenway is a must!
There will be tons of homemade arts and crafts from a variety of vendors. We will have our full booth stocked with lots of goodies for Mother’s Day gifts - or just for you! : )
Free for Greenway members, $6 for nonmembers. $5 parking per car. Ticket information coming soon on the Greenway’s facebook page and also on their website.
Art Walk on Union - April 1
An all-day arts festival created for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. An expansion of the Cabarrus Arts Council's Art Walks, AWoU features live music, food trucks, local breweries/wineries vendors, and has the participation of local galleries, shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord, NC.
Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival - March 24-25
The Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center are hosting the 26th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival (CVPAF) on Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Friday evening will consist of a special party for Premiere and VIP ticket holders. Premiere tickets are $30 that grants you early buying opportunities that begin at 7:00 PM.
VIP tickets are $75 and will include a southern gourmet meal that begins at 6:00 PM. At which time, VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to dine with the potters for a meet and greet. VIP tickets also give you the opportunity to be first on the pottery show floor at 7:00 PM, includes a complimentary gift bag, and 2 free drink tickets from the cash bar. VIP ticket holders will also be entered into a special drawing(more information to follow). VIP Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The Saturday show will welcome the public from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and will offer buying opportunities, pottery demonstrations, and a lecture by renowned potter Ben Owen III. Saturday tickets may be purchased online and at the door.
Winter Wonderland: December 3rd
Bring in the holiday season by stopping by the Winter Wonderland Holiday Market. Much like the Fall Market, local artists and vendors will be featured.
Free for greenway members, non-members pay day use fee (may use online ticket system again) $5 special event parking fee in place.
Merry Market: November 26th
We're so excited we get to help keep the Merry Market tradition alive! Come shop with us at the Grand Hall from 10 am - 4 pm!