NC Gold Festival (22nd Annual)

About

22nd annual festival celebrating North Carolina's gold heritage. Vendors, gold panning, exhibits, live music, food, and gold mining demonstrations. Free admission and parking. Vendor applications open; acceptance emails sent starting January 2026. $60 per 12x12 booth space; nonprofits free with documentation. Payment due within one month of acceptance; final payment deadline May 1, 2026. Hosted by NC Gold Foundation and cohosted with The Lucky Strike.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Jun 5–6, 2026

Venue

The Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine, 251 Lucky Strike Drive

Vendor Pricing

Tags

• heritage
• craft
• food-trucks
• annual
• family-friendly
• live-music