Festivals & Fairs 2019

8/25; Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America

8/31-9/1 ; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

 9/22; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

11/9: Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

12/7-8; Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

Festivals & Fairs 2018

After taking a long break from festivals in the spring and summer we are back for a few shows this fall. Come out and see us!

8/26; Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:30pm – 7:30pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America; there are activities for the kids and a Zumbathon

9/1-2; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

9/23; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

11/10: Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

Festivals & Fairs 2017

contact us at AtitlanArts@gmail.com with any questions about our festival schedule

4/1-2/17; Columbia International Festival; SC State Fairgrounds, Columbia, SC; Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00 noon – 6:00pm; Cantey Building, 1200 Rosewood Drive; a full schedule of dance performances and other cultural presentations; food from around the world; a great selection of international crafts; South Carolina’s largest international festival http://cifonline.org/

4/7/17; Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street; rescheduled from normal date in the fall

4/8-9/17; Azalea Festival; downtown Wilmington, NC; I’ll be set up at 119 South Water Street; next to the George Restaurant and Cape Fear Riverboats; 9:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday; 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday; huge festival with music, crafts, a parade, and many other events  http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/

 4/14/17; Springternational at Duke University; noon – 5:00pm; on the main quad of Duke’s campus in Durham, NC; this event is sponsored by the International Association and highlights the diversity of Duke’s student body; the afternoon features food, dancing, and singing from around the world; public parking is available in the Bryan Student Center parking deck; rain date is Friday, 4/21

4/22/17; Dogwood Festival in Mebane, NC; 9:00am – 5:00pm for crafts; street fair in downtown Mebane; lots of music on multiple stages; food and craft vendors of all types; a large kid zone with rides and activities; car show http://www.mbamebane.com/dogwood-festival/schedule/

Kernersville Spring Folly; downtown street fair in Kernersville, NC; Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm for craft and commercial vendors; this festival features many musical performers, a large carnival area, antique car show, music, food, and crafts; we will be in the commercial vendor section along Mountain Street  http://www.kernersvillespringfolly.com

5/26-28/17– Iris Festival in Sumter, SC; Swan Lake Gardens, 822 West Liberty Street; Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; this show features food, music, and lots of arts and crafts in a beautiful setting; lots of activities for the kids; plant sale as well; we will be in the Arts and Crafts section of the festival    http://www.sumtersc.gov/iris-festival

6/17/17; Rivahfest! Tappahannock, VA – 10:00am – 5:00pm – huge downtown food and craft festival; lots of crafts, plenty of local seafood, wine-tasting, a farmers market, and even a rubber duck race. http://www.rivahfest.com

6/24/17; Olden Days, Smithfield, VA – 10:00am – 4:00 pm – downtown street fair in historic Smithfield; music, vintage automobiles, a kids bike and pet parade, and a homemade raft race on the river.   http://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-olden-days-festival.html

6/30 – 7/1/17; Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 9:00pm; music, crafts, and food in beautiful Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; Parade on Saturday morning features many creative local floats and displays; fireworks over the river on Saturday night. http://www.croakerfestival.org

8/27; International Festival Block Party; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 3:00pm – 10:00pm; City Plaza, downtown Raleigh; giant street party highlights International dance, music, food, and crafts; this is a preview for the larger International Festival that will be held in October; plenty of fun for kids and adults

https://www.internationalfocusnc.org/block-party.html

9/2-3; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

9/24; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

10/20-22; International Festival; Raleigh, NC; Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm; Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh; incredible event highlights food, crafts, and dance from around the world; includes cooking demonstrations and cultural displays with presenters in traditional dress; great way for kids to see the world

http://www.internationalfocusnc.org/festival

11/11 Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

11/25 Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

http://ncholidayflotilla.org/weekend-events/festival-in-the-park

12/2-3; Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

8/20 - Honeybee Festival; Kernersville, NC; Saturday 10am – 5pm; Fourth of July Park, 702 West Mountain Street; great event for kids with pony rides and other activities; many craft and food vendors including raw honey and honey products; the park has lots of shady spots so you can come on out even if it’s warm! http://kvhoneybee.com

8/28 -  Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:30pm – 7:30pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America; there are activities for the kids and a Zumbathon

9/5-6  -  African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

9/10 - Olde Salem Days; Salem, VA; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm; downtown Salem, VA; a sprawling street fair with an emphasis on crafts; over 400 vendors; live music, food, and an antique car show as well; parking with shuttle buses to the festival from the Salem Football Stadium

http://www.oldesalemdays.com

9/25 - La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

10/8-9  -  Mumfest; New Bern, NC; Saturday 9:30am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm; we will be back on Broad St. between Hancock and Middle Streets near the Fireman’s Museum; huge street festival with music, food, many arts and crafts vendors

https://mumfest.com

10/14 - International Festival; Raleigh, NC; Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm; Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh; incredible event highlights food, crafts, and dance from around the world; includes cooking demonstrations and cultural displays with presenters in traditional dress; great way for kids to see the world

http://www.internationalfocusnc.org/festival

10/31 - Hollyfest; Sugg Farm Park, Holly Springs, NC; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; 2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs; look for us in the Business Expo section; lots of arts and crafts, pumpkin carving contest, plenty of fun for the kids

http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/356/HollyFest

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2017: 11/4 - Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street

11/12 - Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

11/26 - Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

http://ncholidayflotilla.org/weekend-events/festival-in-the-park

12/3-4  -  Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

12/10/16 - Evening Christmas Market; downtown Smithfield, VA; Sorry, we are unable to attend this festival as vendors this year. http://www.smithfieldfarmersmarket.org

12/17/16 - 2^nd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas; downtown Taylorsville, NC; Saturday; 10:00am – 9:00pm; craft and food vendor on Main Avenue Drive; ice skating rink; polar express train rides; and more

http://www.alexandercountyonline.com/applefestival/indexChristmas.htm

Some of our Previous Festivals & Fairs

Festivals & Fairs 2015

Fall Festivals, September – December 2015

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September 2015

9/5-6/15 African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC;  Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm,Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

9/12/15  Olde Salem Days; Salem, VA; 9:00am – 5:00pm; downtown Salem, VA; a sprawling street fair with an emphasis on crafts; over 400 vendors; live music, food, and an antique car show as well; parking with shuttle buses to the festival from the Salem Football Stadium

9/27/15  La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

October 2015

10/3/15   Autumnfest; downtown Southern Pines, NC; 9:00am – 4:00pm;  in Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St; running events, food, music, juggling acts, and a kid zone.

10/10-11/15 Mumfest; New Bern, NC; Saturday 9:30am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm; we will be back on Broad St. between Hancock and Middle Streets near the Fireman’s Museum; huge street festival with music, food, many arts and crafts vendors

10/17/15  Apple Fest;  Taylorsville, NC; 9:00 – 5:00; downtown street fair with music, food, and lots of craft vendors

10/24/15 Onslow Oktoberfest: Jacksonville, NC; 10:00am – 8:00pm; Riverwalk Park; 421 Court St., downtown Jacksonville; music, food, and crafts; benefits Onslow Community Outreach

10/31/15  Hollyfest; Sugg Farm Park, Holly Springs, NC; 10:00am – 4:00pm;  2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs; look for us in the Business Expo section; lots of arts and crafts, pumpkin carving contest, plenty of fun for the kids

November 2015

11/6/15  Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; 10:00am – 3:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street

11/14/15  Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the  Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) this year

11/28/15  Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ;  10:00am – 4:00pm;  Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of  arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

December 2015

12/5-6/15  Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm,Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC;  huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

Check back later for more listings! Or email AtitlanArts@gmail.com

Happy New Year 2016 - coming soon!

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Early Summer Festivals:

June 2015

6/12-13/15 -   Leaf and String Festival, Galax, VA –Friday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm : downtown street festival in the “World Capital of Old Time Mountain Music” celebrates music, literature, and the creative arts; http://www.visitgalax.com/gfvirginia_bluegrass.html

6/20/15 – Rivahfest! Tappahannock, VA – 10:00am – 5:00pm – huge downtown food and craft festival; lots of crafts, plenty of local seafood, wine-tasting, a farmers market, and even a rubber duck race. http://www.rivahfest.com

6/27/15 – Olden Days, Smithfield, VA – 10:00am – 4:00 pm – downtown street fair in historic Smithfield; music, vintage automobiles, a kids bike and pet parade, and a homemade raft race on the river.   http://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-olden-days-festival.html

July 2015

7/3-4 /15– Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 9:00pm; music, crafts, and food in beautiful Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; Parade on Saturday morning features many creative local floats and displays; fireworks over the river on Saturday night. http://www.croakerfestival.org

7/11/15 - Tomato Festival, Hanover, VA – 9:00am – 4:00pm – Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Lane, Mechanicsville, VA. Family oriented festival with rides, petting zoo, food, and music. Over 200 vendors! http://www.hanovercounty.gov/Events/Tomato-Festival/Hanover-Tomato-Festival/

7/18/15 – Virginia Lake Fest, Clarksville, VA; 9:00am – 5:00pm; huge downtown street fair; food, music, antique cars, and sand sculptors; we will be on Virginia Ave. in the commercial section

http://clarksvilleva.com/festivals-celebrations/virginia-lake-festival/

March 2015

3/14 Sat – St. Patrick’s Festival in Emerald Isle, NC   9:00am – 6:00pm; Emerald Plantation Shopping Center on Hwy 58; lots of great music, many craft and food vendors; beer garden; we are in the center courtyard near the Emerald Stage; 

http://emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com

3/21-22 Sat & Sun – Coastal Living Show in Wilmington, NC; sponsored by the Wilmington Woman’s Club; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00pm; Schwartz Center, Cape Fear Community College, 601 N. Front St; we will be in the courtyard just outside the Schwartz Center along with other craft and plant vendors;

http://www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com

3/28 Sat -  Daffodil Festival in Fremont, NC;  10:00am – 5:00pm; downtown street fair with plenty of great food, kid’s activities, and a corn hole tournament; The Embers will bring on the beach music at noon; Fremont is located just of I-795 in northern Nash County between Wilson and Goldsboro; we will be at the corner of  Sycamore and Main Streets; http://fremontdaffodilfestival.weebly.com

April 2015

4/3 Fri – Springternational at Duke University; 1:00pm – 5:00pm; on the main quad of Duke’s campus in Durham, NC; this event is sponsored by the International Association and highlights the diversity of Duke’s student body; the afternoon features food, dancing, and singing from around the world; public parking is available in the Bryan  Student Center parking deck; rain date is Friday, 4/10

4/11 Sat – University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair; Fredericksburg, VA; 10:00am – 5:00pm on the campus; over 50 vendors with international crafts and clothing; food  from around the world; student groups sing and dance throughout the day

4/19 Sun - Earth Day in Durham, NC; 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Rock Quarry Park,  701 Stadium Drive; showcases environmentally friendly services and products, handmade crafts, and local green projects; music;  food;  lots of activities for the kids;  plenty of parking at  Durham County Stadium

4/25 Sat – Dogwood Festival in Mebane, NC; 9:00am – 5:00pm for crafts;  street fair in downtown Mebane; lots of music on multiple stages; food and craft vendors of all types; a large kid zone with rides and activities; car show

http://www.mbamebane.com/dogwood-festival/schedule/

May 2015

5/1-2 Sat & Sun – Kernersville Spring Folly; downtown street fair in Kernersville, NC;  Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm for craft and commercial vendors; this festival features many musical performers, a large carnival area,  antique car show, music, food, and crafts; we will be in the commercial vendor section along Mountain Street

http://www.kernersvillespringfolly.com

5/15 -17 Fri, Sat & Sun – Festival in the Park, Danville, VA; Ballou Park, 760 W. Main Street in downtown Danville; Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm; Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm; large festival with music, food, and lots of craft and commercial vendors; plenty of activities for the kids; we will be in the commercial exhibitors area; 

http://www.playdanvilleva.com/230/Festival-in-the-Park

5/22-25 Fri, Sat & Sun – Iris Festival in Sumter, SC; Swan Lake Gardens, 822 West Liberty Street; Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; this show features food, music, and lots of arts and crafts in a beautiful setting; lots of activities for the kids; plant sale as well; we will be in the Market Place section of the festival

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Check back! We continue to add to our festival schedule... email us right now to find out when we'll be in your area! AtitlanArts@gmail.com

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Festivals & Fairs 2014

June 2014

July 2014

August 2014

September 2014

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Festivals & Fairs 2011

New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), NYC NY 

Centennial Highschool Craft Fair, Raleigh NC

March 2011:

Emerald Isle, NC

Freemont Daffodil Festival

April 2011:

Duke Springternational

International Children's Festival, Hampton VA

Vinton Dogwood Festival

May 2011: 

Kernersville Spring Folly, Kernersville NC

Hillsborough Hog Days, Hillsborough NC

June 2011

March 2010