2023 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(see also: 2022 - 2021 - 2019 - 2017 - 2014)
June 30-July 4, 2023
Annual Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion
Denton, North Carolina
JULY 4, 2023 - 4TH OF JULY
U.S. Independence Day
There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration. July 13-15, 2023 - Annual N.C. Peach Festival - Candor, North Carolina
Featuring peach cooking contest, peach ice cream, musical entertainment, games & rides for the kids, 5K run, helicopter rides and sky diving exhibition. 10am to 4pm. July 14-15, 2023 Annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Lenoir, North Carolina
In Caldwell County, blackberries are a part of every day life – children beg to go pick from the wild berries lining every bank and mothers take what isn’t eaten during the day for cobblers. Summer fun for all visitors--music, pageant, blackberry eating & recipe contests and children's activities. BAKERS WANTED! You and/or your organization are invited to be a part of our community effort to create the World's Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler by baking and delivering one or more cobblers to the event. All supplies (berries, flour, sugar, margarine, pan & simple recipe) are provided except one cup of milk and your baking expertise. (also: www.caldwellcochamber.org ) Attendance: 25,000. July 15, 2023 Ridgeway Cantalope Festival - Ridgeway, North Carolina
Celebrating the community's fruit farming heritage every third Saturday in July with music, food and more. Cantaloupe, Brunswick Stew, Hot Dogs, Festival Refreshments and Foods. Historical Displays, Kiddie Rides, Horse back rides, and Arts and Crafts vendors. Local Entertainment! July 16, 2023 Heritage Fire - Asheville, North Carolina
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero. July 22, 2023 19th Annual Summertime Brews Festival
Greensboro, North Carolina
We are proud to bring you the Annual Summertime Brews Festival at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Serious beer connoisseur's can enjoy the first samples of the frosty brews during the VIP Brewmaster Tasting beginning at 2:30pm. All those who, while you appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of the beers, are less interested measured analytical sips and would rather jump right in to experience as many of the three hundred beers as responsibly possible, may crash the gates starting at 4pm. Live Music. July 29, 2023 Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival - Fair Bluff, North Carolina
The annual fest includes entertainment, food court, contests, arts and crafts, car show, parade and children's area.
2022 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new datesJuly 29-31, 2022 Knotts Island Peach Festival
Knotts Island, North Carolina
An annual celebration of the agricultural community on Knotts Island with food & craft vendors, entertainers, displays, peaches and more peaches! (also: knottsislandonline.com/ )
2021 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new datesJuly 24, 2021 17th Annual Summertime Brews Festival
Greensboro, North Carolina
We are proud to bring you the Annual Summertime Brews Festival at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Serious beer connoisseur's can enjoy the first samples of the frosty brews during the VIP Brewmaster Tasting beginning at 2:30pm. All those who, while you appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of the beers, are less interested measured analytical sips and would rather jump right in to experience as many of the three hundred beers as responsibly possible, may crash the gates starting at 4pm. Live Music.
2019 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new datesJuly 13, 2019 Blueberry Jam - Cherokee, North Carolina
Sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), the Blueberry Festival features fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public. Vendor space is available.
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