It's that time of year again here at the State Farmer's Market! Our annual Fall Craft Fair will be held from November 14th to November 16th from 9am to 5pm! Admission is completely FREE! Strawberry Day is here! Free Admission & Parking! 🍓Free Samples, Recipes, & Fun for all ages!🍓 We’re calling it…it’s finally fall in North Carolina, and you know what that means! Bring on all things pumpkin, apple and sweet potato and throw in a celebration of turfgrass, cotton, peanuts, pork, soybeans and agritourism. Kicking off fall like only the State Farmers Market can, bring your family and join us for our Harvest Festival, Thursday, September 26, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the best in North Carolina agriculture. It’s the can’t miss event of the season! Come join us near our Event Center for photos with cows!
The Crafts Center at NC State University supports woodworking, pottery, photography, fiber arts, lapidary, glass, jewelry, mixed media, and other fine arts.
🎄✨ Mark your calendars! ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit at our Holiday Vendor Market on November 21st, 2026!
Shop unique gifts, support amazing local vendors, and find something special for everyone on your list. Whether you're checking off your holiday shopping or just looking for a fun afternoon, we've got you covered!
📅 November 21st, 2026
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
Bring your friends, shop local, and celebrate the season with us! ❤️🎅
Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the attached vendor application & we will be in touch soon! Vendor applications due by Nov 1st, 2026!
The Crafts Center at NC State University supports woodworking, pottery, photography, fiber arts, lapidary, glass, jewelry, mixed media, and other fine arts.
The Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at NC State's Crafts Center showcases handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, and mixed media arts created by the Crafts Center's own students, studio members, and instructors. The 2026 edition marks the 41st annual fair and will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers can meet the artists and purchase unique handmade items for themselves or as holiday gifts.
It's an ANIMATION CELEBRATION at GalaxyCon Presents ANIMATE! Join us for 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more!
We feature entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to
explore.
We look forward to seeing you January 8 - 10, 2027 at the Raleigh Convention Center
✨ The Kawaii Night Market is going to be the CUTEST night ever!! Picture it: pastel lanterns, the sweetest handmade goodies from small shops, and snacks so adorable you'll cry a little before eating them 🥹💕 Grab your besties, wear your cutest look, and come live your dreamiest night market fantasy!!
What to expect:
🌸 Small Shop Treasures
🍡 Snacks Too Cute to Eat 🥹
✨ Bring Your Bestie!!
🎀 Come Dressed in Your Pastel Best
🐱 Family Fun for everyone!!
🧸 Giveaways
A Market is Out There comes to Raleigh, North Carolina — a day of shopping with local makers and small businesses, featuring magically-inspired art, pins, prints, apparel, and handmade goods. Tickets available now!
Steve Troxler was raised in the Guilford County community of Browns Summit and has spent his entire career in agriculture. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure food safety. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure consumers are protected. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help farmers and landowners be more efficient, profitable and sustainable. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help agribusinesses. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help protect the environment and endangered plant species
Vintage Market Days of NC Triangle runs November 13 through 15, 2026, at the NC State Fairgrounds on Trinity Road in Raleigh. Friday is an early buying event from 10 am to 5 pm, followed by general admission Saturday and Sunday, when hours run until 4 pm. The curated market features vintage goods, handmade items and clothing, with free admission for children under 12.
The Got to Be NC Festival is a rain or shine event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, celebrating North Carolina agriculture with a craft beer garden, a craft cocktail garden, an antique farm equipment display and the Carolina Pig Jig benefiting children's charities. Independent concession and commercial vendors register for indoor or outdoor space through the state agriculture department, while the members only Got to Be NC Pavilion inside the Agri Supply Exposition Center is reserved for active program members. The most recent edition ran May 15 through 17 with vendor registration deadlines in late February and March.
GalaxyCon Raleigh is a 4-day Festival of Fandom featuring celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists. The event celebrates Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more. It takes place July 29–August 1, 2027 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 from 2 to 10 p.m. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families, and the local community to kick off the academic year with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and all things Wolfpack. This year’s festival will feature an eclectic mix of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with a grand finale of fireworks at the Belltower main stage. A cherished tradition attracting over 90,000 attendees, Packapalooza™ features more than 350 vendor booths and is supported by over 60 sponsoring organizations. Presented by Live It Up! Hillsborough Street, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. Come join us on Saturday, August 22nd. Go Pack! A late summ...
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