Our 2026 Market & Festival Schedule

Elon Farmers Market

Location: Elon Community Church Parking Lot Schedule: Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Season: April – October Opening Day: April 2, 2026 Join us Thursday evenings in Elon for fresh products, local vendors, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

🐝 Kernersville Honeybee Festival

August 15 • Kernersville, NC Celebrate everything bees, honey, and community! With local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, the Honeybee Festival is one of our favorite ways to kick off the fall season.

🔥 Pinehurst Barbecue Festival

September 5 • Pinehurst, NC Barbecue, live music, local artisans, and Southern hospitality—what more could you ask for? Come spend the day exploring one of North Carolina's newest food festivals and don't forget to stop by for some fresh sourdough and homemade pickles and so much more!

🌶️ North Carolina Hot Sauce Festival

September 12 Calling all spice lovers! From fiery hot sauces to unique local foods, this festival is packed with bold flavors, great vendors, and plenty of opportunities to discover your next favorite heat.

🎶 North Carolina Folk Festival

September 18–20 • Greensboro, NC One of North Carolina's biggest free festivals! Enjoy incredible live music, talented artists, delicious food, and hundreds of local vendors while celebrating culture and community in the heart of downtown Greensboro.

🎉 Everybody's Day Festival

September 26 • Thomasville, NC A beloved hometown tradition filled with crafts, food, entertainment, and small businesses from across the region. It's the perfect day to stroll downtown, shop local, and spend time with family and friends.

🍂 Asheboro Fall Festival

October 3 • Asheboro, NC Nothing says autumn like the Asheboro Fall Festival! Enjoy beautiful fall weather, local artisans, handmade goods, delicious food, and all the small-town charm that makes this festival a yearly favorite.

🎃 Gibsonville Fall Festival

October 10 • Gibsonville, NC A fun-filled community celebration featuring local businesses, handmade crafts, food vendors, and plenty of family activities. Come experience one of the Triad's favorite hometown festivals.

🐛 Woolly Worm Festival

October 17–18 • Banner Elk, NC Head to the mountains for one of North Carolina's most unique traditions! Famous for its legendary Woolly Worm races, this festival also features mountain crafts, great food, live music, and spectacular fall foliage.