Join The Horror Church Bookshop and Queerolina at Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, for an evening of dark fiction, community, and celebration! The Fiendish Horror Book Fest takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Explore an incredible lineup of local horror authors sharing their books, signing copies, and connecting with readers who … [Read more...] about Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
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Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Show Schedule Arts Market Booths Food … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Black Farmers’ Market: Sept. 6 in Durham
The Black Farmers' Market gives the public a chance to support Black farmers in the Triangle, and to enjoy the wonderful products that they offer the community. The market alternates between Raleigh and Durham. Please note that the Raleigh markets are in a new location in 2026. UPDATE: Black Farmers' Market announced on Facebook that they're moving the August 2nd market to 12 to 3 p.m. due to … [Read more...] about Black Farmers’ Market: Sept. 6 in Durham
Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
The Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend except when the NC State Fair is happening, in October. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. The Raleigh Market features hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors every weekend, offering a treasure hunt like no other. You can … [Read more...] about Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
Cary Underground Market Sept. 6: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market Sept. 6: bands, vendors, workshops and more
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Sept. 6
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fresh brewed gourmet coffee shop with a full bar, featuring live music and entertainment in a unique atmosphere. You can find their upcoming events on their website calendar or Facebook page. Read on to learn about one of them! Pop Shop ARTernative Market1st Sunday of the month10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free All ages event … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Sept. 6
Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 3
Wake Forest Indivisible is holding its first ever Really Free Market on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 326 E Juniper Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina. At a free market, everything is really free. No buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is given away freely. People bring items like books, food, furniture, records, clothes, seeds and … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 3
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place September 5 and 6, 2026, and is free to attend. The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at 500 Fayetteville Street, with the festival footprint extending throughout the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Carrboro Cookout at Carrboro Farmers’ Market Sept. 5
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April to October: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Carrboro Cookout at Carrboro Farmers’ Market Sept. 5
