Welcome to NC Tripping‘s Events Calendar, featuring the best events in NC! The calendar features a wonderful mix of popular annual events, quarterly or bi-monthly experiences, and special one-time events.

Many of these events have been featured on our social media pages while we personally attended them. Others are submitted by our statewide partners in the form of hosted event listings.

Note: If you’d like to submit an event, please visit this page.

Whether you’re searching for large festivals, one-time experiences, or local community events, we hope this helps you find something awesome in North Carolina.

The NC Tripping Events Calendar is viewable in three different formats. Each link will take you to

Featured Event Listings

This section is for event organizers that have partnered with NC Tripping to promote their local events on our website and/or our social media pages.

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Today’s North Carolina Events

Here you’ll find events happening in North Carolina today. Dates with no events taking place will appear blank. When you click on/select the “View Detail” button, a new window will open and take you to the event’s official page.

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WNC Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC

NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher

The WNC Agricultural Center (near Asheville) will host its annual NC Mountain State Fair to celebrate our mountains and their heritage. Arts and crafts, rides, and various dedications to agriculture highlight this awesome family-friendly festival.  ...

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September
All Day
Sanford Lions Club
505 N 7th St, Sanford, NC

Lee Regional Fair in Sanford

Hosted by the Sanford Lions Club, the five-day Lee Regional Fair brings in thousands of people and provides thousands of dollars in annual scholarships. Complete with a midway, agricultural exhibits, an antique tractor show, and a demolition derby, this is truly a family fun event! ...

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September
All Day
Hatteras Village
58848 Marina Way, Hatteras, NC

Day at the Docks in Hatteras

Day at the Docks commemorates the resilience of this Outer Banks community as it was recovering from Hurricane Isabel in 2003. This event has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike. Enjoy fresh seafood, watch live demonstrations, participate in the chowder contest, and close the event out with the Blessing of the Fleet, a ... Read More ...

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September
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown West Jefferson
842 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC

Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Fair in West Jefferson

Head out to West Jefferson for a trip back in time at the Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Fair. The event features booths selling various antiques and collectibles as well as the Farmers Market and local businesses. ...

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September
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Downtown Blowing Rock
wallingford St. Blowing Rock, NC

Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K in Blowing Rock

Sticky buns, coffee, and beer await those who complete the Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K in Blowing Rock. The only catch is that you have to climb up Wonderland Trail Road for a little more than three miles, but doesn’t that reward sound so good?  ...

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Raffaldini tasting room
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September
All Day
Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Rd, Ronda, NC

Festa Italiana in Ronda

Festa Italiana returns to Raffaldini Vineyards with food vendors, music, arts, and crafts this September. Come and enjoy a truly festive atmosphere in the Yadkin Valley or join one of the event’s breakout sessions for in-depth discussions with Jay Raffaldini and his team on winemaking, the vineyard, Italian trivia, and more! ...

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Faithfest Wilkesboro NC
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September
All Day
FaithFest Events Complex
FaithFest Events Complex, Wilkesboro

FaithFest in Wilkesboro

FaithFest returns to Wilkesboro on September 16 with a whole slate of performers. Big names include Chris Tomlin, Cece Winans, CAIN, Katy Nichole, and more! ...

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September
All Day
Morse Park
2948 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC

Lake Lure Dance Festival

Formerly known as the Dirty Dancing Festival, the one-day event has expanded and renamed itself to the Lake Lure Dance Festival, where they will celebrate all types of dance styles, including ballet and salsa, to keep guests on their toes. The festival includes live music and entertainment, food and art vendors. ...

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September
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC

Bug Fest in Raleigh

One of the most family-friendly things to do in North Carolina in September is BugFest, hosted by The NC Museum of Natural Sciences. 2023’s featured insects are spiders. As the largest bug-centered event of its kind in the nation, BugFest embodies the Museum’s values of engagement and education. Participate in over 100 exhibits, booths, games, ... Read More ...

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September
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The HIckory Community Theatre
30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC

Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory

Fall is also for film festivals and things start with Hickory’s Footcandle Film Festival. The Catawba County city will screen unique, challenging, and entertaining feature-length and short films throughout the event.  ...

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September
All Day
Land of Oz Theme Park
1 Yellow Brick Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain

Oz opens its doors for three weekends in September to celebrate over 50 years of magic in the Land of Oz. During Autumn at Oz, you can skip down the yellow brick road with the Scarecrow, TinMan, and ToTo with craft vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, and the Land of Oz Exhibit featuring original ... Read More ...

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September
All Day
WNC Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC

NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher

The WNC Agricultural Center (near Asheville) will host its annual NC Mountain State Fair to celebrate our mountains and their heritage. Arts and crafts, rides, and various dedications to agriculture highlight this awesome family-friendly festival.  ...

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September
All Day
Sanford Lions Club
505 N 7th St, Sanford, NC

Lee Regional Fair in Sanford

Hosted by the Sanford Lions Club, the five-day Lee Regional Fair brings in thousands of people and provides thousands of dollars in annual scholarships. Complete with a midway, agricultural exhibits, an antique tractor show, and a demolition derby, this is truly a family fun event! ...

View Detail
Raffaldini tasting room
Featured
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September
All Day
Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Rd, Ronda, NC

Festa Italiana in Ronda

Festa Italiana returns to Raffaldini Vineyards with food vendors, music, arts, and crafts this September. Come and enjoy a truly festive atmosphere in the Yadkin Valley or join one of the event’s breakout sessions for in-depth discussions with Jay Raffaldini and his team on winemaking, the vineyard, Italian trivia, and more! ...

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September
All Day
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC

The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 17, visitors can get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze at Historic Rural Hill. The seven-acre maze is made entirely of corn and is one of the largest mazes in the Southeast, with two miles of possible paths to explore.  ...

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September
All Day
The HIckory Community Theatre
30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC

Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory

Fall is also for film festivals and things start with Hickory’s Footcandle Film Festival. The Catawba County city will screen unique, challenging, and entertaining feature-length and short films throughout the event.  ...

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September
All Day
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC

The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 17, visitors can get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze at Historic Rural Hill. The seven-acre maze is made entirely of corn and is one of the largest mazes in the Southeast, with two miles of possible paths to explore.  ...

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September
All Day
Andy Griffith Playhouse
218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Mayberry Days in Mount Airy

Mount Airy’s weeklong Mayberry Days might be the most interesting of all our September events. In this Surry County town, you can take yourself back to the simpler days of Andy Griffith’s time. Each day is rich with history and culture. ...

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18
September
All Day
The HIckory Community Theatre
30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC

Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory

Fall is also for film festivals and things start with Hickory’s Footcandle Film Festival. The Catawba County city will screen unique, challenging, and entertaining feature-length and short films throughout the event.  ...

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September
All Day
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC

The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 17, visitors can get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze at Historic Rural Hill. The seven-acre maze is made entirely of corn and is one of the largest mazes in the Southeast, with two miles of possible paths to explore.  ...

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September
All Day
Andy Griffith Playhouse
218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Mayberry Days in Mount Airy

Mount Airy’s weeklong Mayberry Days might be the most interesting of all our September events. In this Surry County town, you can take yourself back to the simpler days of Andy Griffith’s time. Each day is rich with history and culture. ...

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19
September
All Day
The HIckory Community Theatre
30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC

Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory

Fall is also for film festivals and things start with Hickory’s Footcandle Film Festival. The Catawba County city will screen unique, challenging, and entertaining feature-length and short films throughout the event.  ...

View Detail
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September
All Day
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC

The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 17, visitors can get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze at Historic Rural Hill. The seven-acre maze is made entirely of corn and is one of the largest mazes in the Southeast, with two miles of possible paths to explore.  ...

View Detail
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September
All Day
Andy Griffith Playhouse
218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Mayberry Days in Mount Airy

Mount Airy’s weeklong Mayberry Days might be the most interesting of all our September events. In this Surry County town, you can take yourself back to the simpler days of Andy Griffith’s time. Each day is rich with history and culture. ...

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Monthly NC Events Calendar

This section features upcoming NC events by calendar view. Days with events will have a blue circle/dot and days without events will not have a blue circle/dot.

You can expand each day to look at a list of events by selecting/clicking on a specific day. Selecting/clicking on an event’s name will open a new window and take you to the official event page.

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List View of Upcoming Events in NC

This section shares upcoming events in North Carolina by list view. Sorted in ascending order and starting with the closest events to today’s state, the list displays a maximum of 10 events.

You can find more events by selecting/clicking on “Next.” Selecting/clicking on the event name will open a new window and take you to the official event page.

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