NC Local Events Submissions
We at NC Tripping love sharing roundups of local events in North Carolina each month. Our readers and followers enjoy adding many of these events to their lists of things to do throughout the year.
Monthly NC Event Roundups
To showcase even more events for our readers and followers, we’ve launched the NC Tripping Events Calendar, which you can be a part of!
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Events for August
30th
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for August
31st
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for September
1st
North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville
Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention in Lenoir
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for September
2nd
North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville
Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention in Lenoir
Grape Stomp 2023 at Burntshirt Vineyards
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for September
3rd
North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville
Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention in Lenoir
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for September
4th
North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville
Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Events for September
5th
Events for September
6th
Events for September
8th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Thunder in the Smokies in Maggie Valley
Historic Morganton Festival
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival in Asheville
Mountain Song Festival in Brevard
North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro
Events for September
9th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Thunder in the Smokies in Maggie Valley
Historic Morganton Festival
Four Oaks Acorn Festival
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival in Asheville
Skull Campout in Mount Airy
Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir
NC Hot Sauce Contest and Festival in Oxford
Grape Stomp in Rose Hill
Mountain Song Festival in Brevard
North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro
Events for September
10th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Thunder in the Smokies in Maggie Valley
Historic Morganton Festival
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival in Asheville
Skull Campout in Mount Airy
North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro
Events for September
13th
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Events for September
14th
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Events for September
15th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Day at the Docks in Hatteras
Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Fair in West Jefferson
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
16th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Day at the Docks in Hatteras
Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Fair in West Jefferson
Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K in Blowing Rock
Festa Italiana in Ronda
FaithFest in Wilkesboro
Lake Lure Dance Festival
Bug Fest in Raleigh
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
17th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Festa Italiana in Ronda
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
18th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
19th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
20th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
21st
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Mule Day in Benson
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
22nd
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Mule Day in Benson
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion
Carolina in the Fall in Wilkesboro
Guest Appreciation Festival in Nantahala
NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
23rd
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Mule Day in Benson
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion
Carolina in the Fall in Wilkesboro
Bright Leaf Hoedown in Yanceyville
Guest Appreciation Festival in Nantahala
Art on the Island in Marshall
Art on the Mountain in West Jefferson
NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Events for September
24th
Autumn at Oz Festival in Beech Mountain
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy
Mule Day in Benson
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion
Guest Appreciation Festival in Nantahala
NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord
Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
25th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
26th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
World of Bluegrass in Raleigh
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
27th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
World of Bluegrass in Raleigh
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
28th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
World of Bluegrass in Raleigh
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley
Coin Show and Convention in Concord
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
29th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley
The Carolina Classic Fair in Winston Salem
Carolina Indie Fest
Coin Show and Convention in Concord
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for September
30th
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley
The Carolina Classic Fair in Winston Salem
Carolina Renaissance Festival Huntersville
Mountains to Coast Ride
Carolina Indie Fest
Mountain Heritage Day Festival in Cullowhee
The North Carolina Muscadine Festival in Kenansville
Coin Show and Convention in Concord
Vienna Light Orchestra in Wilmington
Harborfest for HeartWorks in Oriental
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
Events for October
1st
The Amazing Maize Maze in Huntersville
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley
The Carolina Classic Fair in Winston Salem
NC Beer Month
Carolina Renaissance Festival Huntersville
Mountains to Coast Ride
Greensboro Pride Festival
Thistle Meadow Wine Festival
Coin Show and Convention in Concord
Tweetsie Ghost Train in Blowing Rock
These events will be shared via our social media platforms and email newsletter, reaching thousands of readers and followers weekly. Our media kit shares more info about NC Tripping’s reach.
Before scrolling to the bottom and sending us your local events submissions, please carefully read the entirety of this page. Failing to do so may lead you to overlook a crucial detail that will help you earn your placement on our site.
Here is how we’ve organized this guide to submitting local events in North Carolina:
- Payment Terms and Terms of Placement
- Services We Provide for Event Submissions
- Submit Your Event
- Additional Event Advertising Opportunities
Payment Terms and Terms of Placement
We charge an insertion fee (deposit) for events submitted, payable in advance after submission, to cover our time and marketing.
Our pricing is as follows:
- Single Event Deposit: $50 per listing for one (1) day
- Recurring Days of the Same Event: $10/additional day
Note: If NC Tripping has not received payment within 24 hours, your event will be removed from “pending” status.
Additional terms include the following:
- Rates may be subject to increase over time.
- We strive to provide events that will interest readers and travelers to North Carolina while providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory environment. Our sole discretion will determine this.
- Submissions must be received by the 25th of the event’s preceding month (ex. no later than August 25 for September events).
- NC Tripping reserves the right to deny any guaranteed listing for any reason and at our sole discretion. Your deposit will be refunded after denial.
- Please confirm that you have submitted all the required information to ensure your submission is received.
- After submitting your event, you can pay for the first or only day it occurs. If there are additional days to pay for, we will be in touch via email with further payment details.
Services Provided for Event Submissions
When you submit an event to our NC events calendar, you’ll receive the following services from NC Tripping:
- Placement on our Events Calendar after approval.
- A direct link to your event from the NC Tripping Website.
- Possible inclusion in additional articles, as we deem fit for readers. Editorial inclusion is completely controlled by NC Tripping.
- We also share our Events Calendar on Social Media and our Email Newsletter, which reaches thousands of people each week.
- Our Media Kit details NC Tripping’s reach on all platforms.
More NC Event Advertising Opportunities
We currently offer the following paid advertising opportunities on our website and our email newsletter:
- Monthly Roundup Article Guaranteed Placement: Events are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for our monthly roundups of events. These articles receive thousands of views each month. At the end of your event description, your event will be marked as “(Sponsored)” to comply with FTC regulations. Events will receive placement in the top two spots on the list to ensure the first and most possible attention. (Ex. The first ad received will be listed on top, and the second ad received will be listed second.)
- Email Newsletter Featured Partner: Our weekly email newsletter will feature your event after the introduction of the main topic. (Previous Example)
- Social Media Promotion: We’d love to share your local event on our social media pages. Opportunities include product giveaways, videos, photos, and more!
Contact us for questions about these advertising opportunities, submitting longer events, bulk discounts, etc. Also, please refer to our media kit for more information about our readership, stats, and overall reach.
Submit Your Event
If you’d like to partner on a project to promote your local event(s), contact us here.
We remind you that this is a paid submission. To ensure your event is added to our events calendar in a timely fashion, please be prepared to pay after submitting. You will be directed to a secure payment page after submitting your event.
Please be as specific as possible in your email, so we can better understand your request or comment. We will be less likely to respond if you don’t leave an email with as much detail as possible.
Thank You
Thank you for considering a submission to our NC Events Calendar. We look forward to working with you and can’t wait to spread the word about your business or destination in North Carolina!