Craft fairs, art shows and markets in Wilmington, NC
19 upcoming listings in and around Wilmington
Find A Market lists 19 upcoming markets and shows in and around Wilmington, NC: craft fairs, art shows, festivals, farmers markets and more, with dates, booth fees and application details wherever the organizer has published them. The next one up is Funky Fright Fest on Oct 25 in Wilmington. November is the busiest month with 7 listings.
By type, that includes 4 holiday markets, 2 festivals, 1 farmers markets and 1 craft fairs. Listings come from 6 towns, led by Wilmington (13), Wrightsville Beach (2), Belville (1), Burgaw (1), Hampstead (1) and Surf City (1).
- 19
- Upcoming listings
- 8
- In the next 30 days
- 0
- Taking vendor applications
- 6
- Towns covered
Coming up near Wilmington
Soonest first. Listings marked “Apply by” still have an open application window.
October 2026
- Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market
Weekly: check current dates · Wilmington, NC
Farmers MarketsBooth fee $30 - Funky Fright Fest
Oct 25, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
- Halloween Scare Fair at Waterline Brewing Co
Oct 25, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
November 2026
- Bad Day Music and Arts Festival
Nov 14, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
Festivals - Taste of Wrightsville Beach
Nov 14, 2026 · Wrightsville Beach, NC
- Early Bird Holiday Market
Nov 15, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
Holiday Markets - Holiday Water Street Market
Nov 20, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
Holiday Markets - Surf City Tree Lighting
Nov 21, 2026 · Surf City, NC
- Lake Linda’s Christmas Lights I
Nov 26–29, 2026 · Hampstead, NC · 4 more dates
- NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach
Nov 28, 2026 · Wrightsville Beach, NC
December 2026
- Belville’s Christmas Craft Fair and Festival II
Dec 12, 2026 · Belville, NC
Holiday Markets - Christmas Extravaganza at Wilmington Convention Center
Dec 12–13, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
- Handcrafted Holiday Market
Dec 13, 2026 · Wilmington, NC
Holiday Markets - New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop
Dec 31, 2026 · Burgaw, NC
February 2027
- Cape Fear Hooley at Waterline Brewing Company
Feb 27, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
- Wilmington’s Women’s Market at Waterline Brewing Company
Feb 28, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
Craft Fairs
March 2027
- Wilmington Shamrock Fest
Mar 14, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
- Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo at Waterline Brewing
Mar 21, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
April 2027
- North Carolina Azalea Festival Street Fair
Apr 7–11, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
FestivalsBooth fee $25
When the season is busy
Listings per month in and around Wilmington.
- October 20263
- November 20267
- December 20264
- February 20272
- March 20272
- April 20271
Questions about markets near Wilmington
- How many craft fairs and markets are coming up near Wilmington, NC?
- 19 upcoming listings are on Find A Market near Wilmington, NC, and 8 listings fall in the next 30 days.
- What is the next market near Wilmington, NC?
- Funky Fright Fest in Wilmington is the next listing, on Oct 25. Open the listing for hours, the organizer's website and vendor details.
- Which markets near Wilmington, NC are still taking vendor applications?
- No listing near Wilmington, NC currently shows an open application window. Some markets take vendors until they are full, so the listing page notes when an organizer has no advance deadline.
- How much is a booth near Wilmington, NC?
- Fees vary by show and many organizers do not publish them. Each listing shows the booth fee when the organizer provides one, and says so when it is not listed.
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