Best time to visit North Carolina
7 THINGS TO DO IN NORTH CAROLINA (OCTOBER 18 - OCTOBER 27)
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Go back in time watching dozens of costumed characters enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs
North Carolina Fall Colors
Stunning fall foliage wraps North Carolina's landscapes from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic plains in the east
Tail of the Dragon Road at Deals Gap
An extremely curvy drive between North Carolina and Tennessee, excellent for motorcycles and sport cars
Barbecue Festival
Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world
Clingmans Dome
Drive up to the highest point in the Smokies
High Shoals Falls
The No. 1 attraction in South Mountains State Park
35 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Carolina Balloon Fest
out of rangeA fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
out of rangeThe largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States
Liberty Antiques Festival
out of rangeOne of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.
NC Mountain State Fair
out of rangeA showcase of North Carolina's agriculture with lots of entertainment
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
unconfirmedOne of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte
4th of July
out of rangeOld-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
out of rangeThe night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary
North Carolina Seafood Festival
out of rangeOne of the best food festivals of the Southeast
Monarch Butterfly Migration
out of rangeThe most recognizable Monarch butterflies fly on the treetop level along the state's best mountain ridges twice a year
North Carolina Azalea Festival
out of rangeThe largest festival of its kind in North Carolina
North Carolina Apple Festival
out of rangeA premiere family event in North Carolina
Skiing and Snowboarding
out of rangeConsider North Carolina as a lovely place for your active family getaway
Christmas Lights
out of rangeAmazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable
Cicada Mania
out of rangeA billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights
unconfirmedA spectacular drive-thru made of four million LED lights
Baltimore Oriole
out of rangeAttracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Hummingbirds
out of rangeWatch hummingbirds escape the cold in this beautiful state
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary
out of rangeA foodie's paradise in a suburb of Raleigh and 30 minutes drive from Durham
Charlotte Christmas Village
unconfirmedA sweet European-inspired celebration in Uptown Charlotte
Chinese New Year
out of rangeRing in Lunar New Year with dances and delicious food in Charlotte
High Country Beer Fest
out of rangeJoin over 1500 beer lovers at High Country Beer Fest and learn more about the craft brewing industry
North Carolina Folk Festival
out of rangeA free, locally-produced multicultural event
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
unconfirmedA spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem
Jacksonville Winterfest
out of rangeOne of the best family-friendly events in North Carolina
Carrboro Music Festival
out of rangeA showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
Festival of Lights in Greensboro
unconfirmedOne of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina
Charlotte Comicon
out of rangeA one-day family-friendly comic and toy show
GalaxyCon Raleigh
out of rangeOne of the largest comic cons in North Carolina
St. Patrick's Day Parade
on holdA beloved annual event in Uptown Charlotte
Cherry Blossom
out of rangeSpring is an enchanting time in North Carolina thanks to massive tree blossoms
Blowing Rock Winterfest
out of rangeTons of fun winter activities in the scenic North Carolina mountains
Hops and Hogs Festival
out of rangeEnjoy delicious craft beer, mouth-watering BBQ, and live music at the Hops and Hogs Festival
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
out of rangeOld-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family
Piedmont Winterfest
out of rangeWinter wonderland in downtown Greensboro
Brewgaloo
out of rangeThe largest beer festival in North Carolina
