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September 05 -September 06, 2008 Raleigh Wide Open
Raleigh, North Carolina
Third annual Raleigh Wide Open. Street Festival celebrating downtown Raleigh.
Estimated attendees-100000
919-745-9147
September 06, 2008 High Country Bluegrass Festival
Boone, North Carolina
Bluegrass Festival Blue Highway, Infamous Stringduster, Dailey & Vincent
Estimated attendees-2000
828-733-8060
September 06, 2008 Denton Autumn Festival
Denton, North Carolina
9 am to 4 pm
Estimated attendees-3500
336-859-5922
September 12 -September 13, 2008
Wagram's Annual Pig Pickin' Festival
Annual Pig Pickin' features crafts, funnel cakes, ice cream, kids play areas, and of course-Pig Pickin'
Estimated attendees-5000
910-369-0237
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September 13, 2008 2nd Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce
Oxford, North Carolina
Hot Sauce Competition, Beers, Wines, Antiques, Museum Events and much more!
Estimated attendees-2000
919-693-1217
September 13, 2008 Bush Hill Heritage Festival
Archdale, North Carolina
Arts & crafts festival with antiques, car show , entertainment, kid's area, food
Estimated attendees-25000
336-434-2073
September 13, 2008 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Durham, North Carolina
There will be over 60 local artists and crafters
Estimated attendees-200
919-451-1705
September 19 -September 20, 2008 5th Annual Fall Friends Fest
Connellys Springs, North Carolina
Two days of music & camping at South Mountain Acoustic Revival Theatre
Estimated attendees-500
828-430-7347
September 19 -September 20, 2008 Best of Badin Festival
Badin, North Carolina
Arts & Crafts Festival with Food, Music, Rides Fireworks Saturday Night Located in Downtown Badin NC
Estimated attendees-20000
704-985-4789
September 20 -September 21, 2008 Pilot Fest
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
A festival featuring, Crafts, Music and food, downton streets of Pilot Mountain, free addmission.
Estimated attendees-2000
336-368-1183
September 20 -September 21, 2008 Heritage Crafts Weekend
Asheville, North Carolina
Appalachian craft demonstrations, basketmaking, woodcarving, broom making, weaving, dyeing, pottery
Estimated attendees-2000
828-665-2492
September 20 -September 21, 2008 Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Sixth Annual fundraiser for the Thalian Association on the banks of the Cape Fear River
Estimated attendees-5000
910-763-1711
September 20, 2008 Arts and Crafts Festival
North Asheville, North Carolina
Featuring local artists/crafters. Located inside (rain or shine) the Woodfin Community Ctr. 10AM to 3PM
Estimated attendees-200
828-658-3368
September 25 -September 27, 2008 FarmPark Bluegrass Festival
Denton, North Carolina
Family style festival; 140 acre park with 15 restored buildings, camping with hookups, 5 bathouses
Estimated attendees-3000
336-859-2755
September 26 -September 28, 2008 Mint Hill Madness
Mint Hill, North Carolina
Community and family oriented festival
Estimated attendees-50000
704-573-8282
September 26 -September 27, 2008 Denver Days Fall Festival
Denver, North Carolina
Arts & crafts, food, businesses, Cole Amusements, National recording artists
Estimated attendees-35000
704-622-9901
September 26 -September 27, 2008 Bike Fest
Raleigh, North Carolina
The fourth annual Capital City Bike Fest is a destination motorcycle rally centered on the Harley Davidso
Estimated attendees-125000
919-745-9147
September 27, 2008 Blue Ridge StoryFest
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Storytelling festival with members of Asheville Storytelling Circle, Donald Davis & Mitch Capel.
Estimated attendees-800
828-454-6738
September 27, 2008 Mountain Heritage Festival
Sparta, North Carolina
Food and craft vendors line Main Street with entertainment on 2 stages
Estimated attendees-5000
800-372-5473
September 27, 2008 Bethel Unity Festival
Bethel, North Carolina
Christian based festival with gospel music and fun all day long
Estimated attendees-1500
252-531-7027
September 27, 2008 Hildebran Heritage Festival
Hildebran, North Carolina
festival with food vendors, car show, craft vendors, non-craft vendors, free entertainment
Estimated attendees-2500
828-322-2845
September 27, 2008 Historic Speedway Car Show
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Celebration of the Automobile Car Show at the Historic Occoneechee-Orange Speedway
Estimated attendees-10000
919-636-0751
October 02 -October 05, 2008 Smoky Mountain Bike Week
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
Motorcycle Rally; contests; cookouts; live music; souveniors; best riding roads; t-shirts
Estimated attendees-3000
800-849-2258
October 04 -October 05, 2008 Elizabethan Tymes
Manteo, North Carolina
An Elizabethan celebration including music, dance, plays, games and more!
Estimated attendees-1500
252-475-1500
October 04 -October 05, 2008 Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival
Apex, North Carolina
2 days of Music, 5 stages, arts, crafts and fun for the whole family
Estimated attendees-4000
919-323-2982
October 04, 2008 Smoky Mountain Vet Fest
Franklin, North Carolina
A first annual veterans ceremony to honor Western North Carolina Iraq and Afghanistan troops and veterans
Estimated attendees-500
828-488-5870
October 07 -October 11, 2008 96th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
Cherokee, North Carolina
Each year the fair offers an opening parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and competition
Estimated attendees-3000
828-497-8128
October 09 -October 12, 2008 Dream Acres Music Festival
Pleasant Hill, North Carolina
Bluegrass to Rock N' Roll, supporting two scholarship funds. petting zoo, songwriters contest, workshops
Estimated attendees-500
252-673-6316
October 11 -October 12, 2008
MUM FEST 2008
28th year, MUMfest 2008 is a combination of fantasy, fun, education and entertainment.
Estimated attendees-80000
252-638-5781
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October 11, 2008 Pork Jam 2008
Pelham, North Carolina
Festival , Arts/Crafts, Bands, Food, Kids Activities
Estimated attendees-1200
336-362-9609
October 11, 2008 Wilson's Mills Pumpkin Festival
Wilson's Mills, North Carolina
Car show, Race, Carnival food, pig races, Tupperware, jewelry, and crafts
Estimated attendees-2000
919-938-9844
October 11, 2008 5th Annual Tractor Parade and Show
Asheboro, North Carolina
Tractor Parade and Show in downtown Asheboro, Trophies in many categories.
Estimated attendees-500
336-736-7103
October 11, 2008 Downtown Fall Festival
Reidsville, North Carolina
17th annual festival featuring arts, crafts, antiques, food, music, car show, kid's activities
Estimated attendees-15000
336-349-1045
October 13 -October 14, 2008 Hillsborough Handmade Parade
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Street parade and performance. A spectacle of art, and creativity with giant puppets!
Estimated attendees-3500
919-643-2500
October 16 -October 18, 2008 Big Rigs Antique Truck Show
Cherokee, North Carolina
More than 100 trucks will be on display featuring models from the antique and working class.
Estimated attendees-3000
800-438-1601
October 17 -October 18, 2008 Black Creek Heritage Day Festival
Black Creek, North Carolina
Street Dance ,Crafts,Food,Live Entertainment, Children's Arena and much more
Estimated attendees-3200
252-243-3540
October 17 -October 18, 2008 Raymond Fairchild Mountain Music Jam
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
2nd Annual, 2-day indoor bluegrass music festival; Limited camping in-the-rough spaces
Estimated attendees-1000
828-926-9658
October 18, 2008 Enfield Peanut Festival
Enfield, North Carolina
Local gospel groups, The Tams, arts & crafts, foods,
Estimated attendees-5000
252-445-5122
October 18 -October 19, 2008 28th Annual NC Oyster Festival
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Oyster Shucking, Oyster Stew, Road Race, Kids Area, Food, & More!
Estimated attendees-45000
910-754-6644
October 18 -October 19, 2008 Autumn With Topsail
Topsail Beach, North Carolina
The festival features a juried Artists Court with many regional artists and local bands.
Estimated attendees-3500
910-328-7251
October 23 -October 25, 2008 Rotary Craft Fair
Cherokee, North Carolina
Cherokee artwork, including woven baskets and more. at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
Estimated attendees-500
800-438-1601
October 24 -October 26, 2008 Fall Holiday Craft Show
Statesville, North Carolina
8th Annual held indoors Signal HIll Mall attracts vendors from all over the south and region.
Estimated attendees-7000
828-437-5002
October 24 -October 26, 2008 Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
Asheville, North Carolina
Fiber animals, workshops, demonstrations, vendors – Educational & Fun!
Estimated attendees-5500
864-468-4220
October 24 -October 26, 2008 50th Albemarle Craftsman's Fair
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Demonstrating Craftsmen throughout the Fair. Quality Crafts handicrafted in a traditional way.
Estimated attendees-7000
252-338-3954
October 25, 2008 Smoke on the Water
Washington, North Carolina
Family festival features barbecue and chili cook-off!
Estimated attendees-3000
252-402-7974
October 25, 2008 25th Anniversary Barbecue Festival
Lexington, North Carolina
One of the largest one-day festivals in North Carolina. Six Entertainment stages, Childrens Area
Estimated attendees-150000
336-956-1880
October 25, 2008 Beast of Bladenboro Festival
Bladenboro, North Carolina
Kids rides, Classic Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, Arts,Crafts,Food Vendors, Entertainment, Street Dance &More
Estimated attendees-5000
910-874-4454
October 25, 2008 Onslow Oktoberfest
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Oktoberfest features live music, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, artisans, and children’s activities.
Estimated attendees-5000
910-455-5733
October 31 -November 02, 2008 Cherokee Fall Rod Run
Cherokee, North Carolina
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972.
Estimated attendees-3000
828-497-8128
November 01 -November 02, 2008 Native American Heritage Festival
Goldsboro, North Carolina
authentic Native American music and crafts
Estimated attendees-1500
919-735-5151
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