Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson's Town Green hosts its art weekends — the juried Art on the Green in late April and a Fall Art Festival in September — and Christmas in Davidson has lit up Main Street for three nights each December since 1988. Rounding out its 7 events: A Taste of Davidson in October, a growers-only Saturday farmers market, and Music & Makers at The Crazy Pig.
A Taste of Davidson
FestivalA Taste of Davidson is an annual fall festival held in downtown Davidson to celebrate the flavors of Davidson and features food and beverages from local restaurants. Local restaurants offer samples of their menu items for a small fee, with live music provided. The festival is held in October on a single evening at the Circles downtown venue. Vendors of interest: Restaurant-focused—beverage vendors and food businesses with established locations in town are typically represented.
Christmas in Davidson
HolidayOne of Davidson's signature events since 1988, 36th anniversary. Three magical nights of holiday family fun with opening ceremony/Santa's arrival/tree lighting Thursday, holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, unique gifts from the artisan village, children's craft area. Main Street closed to traffic 5-10pm. 30,000+ estimated attendees.
Davidson Art on the Green (April is for Arts)
CraftDavidson's largest annual arts festival, part of the April is for Arts celebration in Davidson/Cornelius/Huntersville. Juried art show spotlighting many of the region's finest artists. Over 30 artists from Lake Norman region, NC, VA, MA, and ME showcasing and selling work in sculpture, watercolor, photography, wood, glass, ceramics, and more. Live music and local cuisine.
Davidson Cookie Crawl
HolidayAnnual Davidson Cookie Crawl, a downtown Davidson holiday-season food and shopping event featuring participating local businesses.
Davidson Fall Art Festival
CraftHeld each September in historic downtown Davidson, the Fall Arts Festival features over 50 participating local artists displaying fine art and handmade gifts alongside food and live music.
Davidson Farmers Market
FarmersGrowers-only market with 30+ vendors ranging from dairy and produce to prepared foods and baked goods. Emphasizes economic and nutritional benefits of shopping locally. Direct connection to local farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat producers, cheese makers.
Music & Makers at The Crazy Pig
CraftDavidson's Music & Makers concert series with local makers on 5th Saturdays of May and August. Held at The Crazy Pig on Main Street Davidson combining live music with a maker market atmosphere.