North Carolina

A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par

An extremely curvy drive between North Carolina and Tennessee, excellent for motorcycles and sport cars

A showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina

One of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.

A fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast

Drive up to the highest point in the Smokies

Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country

A showcase of North Carolina's agriculture with lots of entertainment

Go back in time among dozens of costumed characters, enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs

Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world

One of the best food festivals of the Southeast

The No. 1 attraction in South Mountains State Park

One of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte

The largest festival of its kind in North Carolina

A free, locally-produced multicultural event

A premiere family event in North Carolina

Old-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties

The largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States

Amazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable

A spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem

The night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary

Old-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family

One of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina

Stunning fall foliage wraps North Carolina's landscapes from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic plains in the east

Consider North Carolina as a lovely place for your active family getaway

Tons of fun winter activities in the scenic North Carolina mountains

Winter wonderland in downtown Greensboro

One of the best family-friendly events in North Carolina

A sweet European-inspired celebration in Uptown Charlotte

A spectacular drive-thru made of four million LED lights

Ring in Lunar New Year with dances and delicious food in Charlotte

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

The most recognizable Monarch butterflies fly on the treetop level along the state's best mountain ridges twice a year

A beloved annual event in Uptown Charlotte

Spring is an enchanting time in North Carolina thanks to massive tree blossoms

Watch hummingbirds escape the cold in this beautiful state

A one-day family-friendly comic and toy show

One of the largest comic cons in North Carolina

The largest beer festival in North Carolina

Enjoy delicious craft beer, mouth-watering BBQ, and live music at the Hops and Hogs Festival

Join over 1500 beer lovers at High Country Beer Fest and learn more about the craft brewing industry

A foodie's paradise in a suburb of Raleigh and 30 minutes drive from Durham

Celebration in the largest military installation in North Carolina

One of the top 4th of July celebrations in North Carolina

Become a part of a splendid community Fourth in the largest suburb of Winston-Salem

The favorite fall event for the City of Winston-Salem

This is how North Carolina folks celebrate the big holiday

The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market in Raleigh is a true shopping paradise

Join this annual tradition filled with joy and Christmas lights

A universal art and craft show, offering something for every taste and budget

A magical display with animated and stationary light displays

The largest free airshow in North Carolina

An annual event celebrating the spirit of the Renaissance era

Plenty of jazz and blues on the North Carolina's waterfront

One of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast

A coveted community event, making for a memorable Columbus Day Weekend

This harvest fest is the best way to celebrate fall

One of the largest single-day harvest, arts, and crafts festivals in the Southeast

Carnival midway and plenty of fall-themed entertainment

Spend the Memorial Day Weekend in a wonderful atmosphere of unity

A free art fair showcases over 180 juried artists