Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Salisbury, North Carolina

Annual free festival celebrating Cheerwine's 100+ year hometown history in downtown Salisbury. 50+ vendors from across NC serve Cheerwine-inspired dishes (ice cream, doughnuts, ribs, tacos). Also includes 9-brewery beer garden, live music on two stages, Fun Zone activities, arts and crafts marketplace with wood/metal art, leather, jewelry, soaps, honey, and Cheerwine-themed apparel. 60,000+ attendees.

Downtown Salisbury Christmas festival featuring tree lighting, vendors, holiday shopping, live entertainment, and family activities.

Held Saturdays at the Railwalk Pavilion in Salisbury, this market draws local Rowan County producers and artisans. Shoppers find in-season fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised or non-GMO fed pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and eggs, plus honey, baked goods, fresh bread, homemade soap, native plants, handmade craft items, live entertainment, educational demos, and food trucks. The first Saturday of each month hosts a craft market where vendors sell handmade or homemade items like hand-sewn goods, jewelry, candles, wreaths, knitted and crocheted items, laser cut décor, and glass art. Young Entrepreneurs Day features youth 18 and under showcasing handmade crafts, art, and food items following market guidelines.

Annual Hippie Fest at Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salisbury featuring retro-themed artisan vendors, tie-dye, live music, food trucks, and family fun.

Annual OctoberTour Festival at Bell Tower Green Park in Salisbury showcasing historic homes with tours of stunning private residences and downtown festival activities featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, and live entertainment.

Annual Pops at the Post outdoor concert at Bell Tower Green Park in downtown Salisbury featuring the Salisbury Symphony with food trucks, vendors, and community celebration.

Held in Salisbury on High Rock Lake, the 12th annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival draws dragon boat teams, families, and spectators from across the region for a day centered on racing, food trucks, local vendors, and family activities. It's the largest annual spectator event on the lake — solid foot traffic and an established regional draw.

Annual Rowan County Fair featuring midway, livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, family entertainment, food vendors, and craft/commercial vendor booths.

Held in downtown Salisbury at the Railwalk Pavilion, Salisbury Rowan County Farmers Market supports local producers with offerings in fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, crafts, native plants, and prepared food. The market runs Saturdays year-round—prime season April through September, then fall and winter through December. On the first Saturday of each month, the Railwalk pavilion hosts an all-craft market with hand-sewn items, jewelry, candles, wreaths, laser-cut décor, and more.

Sip and stroll through Downtown Salisbury during this cozy winter event featuring wine tastings at various downtown shops. Enjoy browsing shops and boutiques while warming up with each sample.