Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Huntersville, North Carolina

Annual 25-acre outdoor Renaissance village in Huntersville, an award-winning festival with 140+ artisan vendors selling handmade jewelry, custom chain mail, blown glass, smithed iron, cobbled footwear, and pottery. 16 stages, jousting, birds in flight, food and beverage vendors. Nearly 200,000 visitors annually. Vendors are cash-only.

Shop Local QC's Commons Market at Birkdale Village featuring local artisans and small businesses at the outdoor lifestyle center in Huntersville. Rotating vendors offering handmade goods, clothing, jewelry, and more.

Annual music and arts festival presented by the Town of Huntersville's Park & Recreation department, highlighting local/regional artists and musicians. Two stages of live music, local food trucks and beverage vendors, artisan and craft vendors, interactive art experiences, live ice sculpture carving demonstrations, and STEM component from local businesses. Free admission and parking.

Established in 1999 to provide locally-grown food products and sustain farmers in Huntersville and surrounding areas, the Huntersville Growers' Market operates each Saturday in May through August at Veterans Park in downtown Huntersville. Vendors offer fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan breads, baked goods, jams and jellies, fresh cut flowers, and potted plants. EBT tokens accepted.

Annual Lighting of Birkdale Village kicks off the holiday season at the outdoor lifestyle center. Includes tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and holiday shopping with local vendors and boutiques.

32nd annual traditional Scottish festival at Historic Rural Hill near Lake Norman celebrating Scottish heritage. Features traditional Scottish music and dance, athletic competitions (caber toss, hammer throws), Celtic vendors selling clan tartans and handmade jewelry, Scottish food trucks, historical reenactments. Draws 15,000-20,000 visitors.

Maker's Market CLT produces thoughtfully curated indoor and outdoor markets featuring rotating local artisans and vendors. Each market spotlights makers working in fashion, home goods, skincare, décor, and more—with a rotating vendor selection so every event offers something new. Markets are held at brewery and community venues across the Charlotte area, often pairing shopping with craft beer and live atmosphere.

Held in Huntersville at 760 Craftworks Brewery, HandcraftedMarket is a seasonal craft market for makers and small-business owners — think handmade goods, specialty items, and the kind of vendors who didn't start their business to blend in. Season 6 runs multiple events throughout 2026. Whether you're a market veteran or first-time vendor, this is a community-driven space built to support creators and connect them with shoppers who actively seek out locally made work.

Held in December at 760 Craftworks in Huntersville, Winterfest showcases dozens of local artisans, makers, and small businesses alongside craft beverages from the on-site brewery. Organized by HandCraftedMarket, this seasonal event draws shoppers seeking unique holiday gifts directly from small-business owners. Vendors must have a sales tax ID and maintain professional booths with straight-leg white or branded tents. Non-refundable fees; apply via HandCraftedMarket's website.