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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS

2026 Arts & Crafts Shows and events in The Outer Banks & Surrounding Areas

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Eric Riggs Exhibit

October 2-31
Manteo, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, Oct 2, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"OBX: A Dingbatter's Perspective" features a series of printed images and sculptures with no reconciliation between the two. Eric has set out to change the perception of printmaking by elevating the status of a printed work of art.

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Nov 6-Dec 23

Ben Watford Exhibit

Manteo, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, Nov 6, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"Facing History" displays the work of North Carolina potter Ben A. Watford through a collection of his face jugs, functional pottery, and dragon vases.

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Nov 6-Dec 19

Joan Collins Exhibit

Manteo, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, Nov 6, 6pm-8pm
in the Courtroom Gallery

"Beyond Pea Island" features a collection of Joan Collins' artworks portraying the life of Lt. Herbert M. Collins, the last surfman at the historic Pea Island station, and his Roanoke Island family.

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November 6-8

The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic

Richmond, VA
Richmond Raceway Complex - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue
10am-8pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday

Whether you're classic or contemporary, practical or whimsical, you'll find something for EVERY style, taste, and budget at a Craftsmen’s Classic!

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November 8

2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival

Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm

Street Fair of artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, and more. Stroll the streets of Downtown & Colonial Williamsburg and take in 200 tents of unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.

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November 12-13

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Buxton, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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November 13-15

The Bodacious Bazaar

Hampton, VA
Hampton Convention Center
10am-7pm Friday & Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday

This is the perfect way to start checking off your Christmas list!

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November 14

Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market

Nags Head, NC
3005 S Croatan Hwy at Bonnett Street
Saturday 9AM-12Noon

Local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods and local art.

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November 17

First Flight Holiday Markets

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills
Tuesday 4PM-7PM

There are typically about 50 local vendors that participate in the markets, food trucks, and sometimes live music. Vendors offer a wide variety of goods from sweet & savory treats, woodworking, photography, paintings, jewelry, and so much more.

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November 20-21

Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival

Southern Shores, NC
All Saints Episcopal Church
40 Pintail Trail
9am-4pm Friday & 9am-3pm Saturday

Over 30 vendors will be showcasing their arts and crafts, including essential oils, soaps, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, painted gourds, prints, paintings, woodwork, knitted wear and more.

November 27

Christmas Craft Village

Corolla, NC
Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park
1st Friday after Thanksgiving annually
11AM-4PM

Start your holiday gift shopping on the grounds of Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park. Enjoy arts and crafts, fine arts, handmade cosmetics, baked goods and other unique treasures from local artists and vendors.

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November 27-28

Corolla Village Holiday Market

Corolla, NC
Corolla Village
Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving
4PM-8PM

Corolla Village comes alive with local artists, craft vendors, twinkling lights, festive music, and the warmth of holiday cheer.

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November 27-28

Hatteras Holiday Art & Craft Show

Buxton, NC
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
48576 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
10am-3pm Friday & Saturday

A two-day Thanksgiving weekend tradition featuring dozens of local and regional artists, photographers, and craftspeople.

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November 28

Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market

Nags Head, NC
3005 S Croatan Hwy at Bonnett Street
Saturday 9AM-12Noon

Local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods and local art.

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December 3-6

The Bizarre Bazaar

Richmond, VA
The Bizarre Bazaar - The Christmas Collection
Richmond Raceway Complex - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue
8am-10am Thursday Early Buying
10am-7pm Thursday & Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday

Since 1975, The Christmas Collection has been providing customers with a unique and exciting holiday marketplace.

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December 4-6

Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show

Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
9am-5pm Friday
9am-5pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday

The Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show brings together over 325 incredible vendors from across the region, offering a stunning selection of handmade gifts, dazzling holiday décor, gourmet treats, artisan creations, and so much more.

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December 5-6

Currituck Arts & Craft Festival

Barco, NC
Currituck County High School
4203 Caratoke Hwy, Barco NC 27917
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

The Coinjock Ruritan's are excited to present the annual Currituck Arts & Crafts Festival, a venue for all crafters and artisans to display their talents at an indoor event, just prior to the Christmas season.

December 5

First Flight Holiday Markets

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday 12PM-4PM

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December 12

Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market

Nags Head, NC
3005 S Croatan Hwy at Bonnett Street
Saturday 9AM-12Noon

Local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods and local art.

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December 13

2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival

Williamsburg, VA
401 N Boundary St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Sunday 11am-4pm

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December 18

First Flight Holiday Markets

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills
Friday 3PM-7PM

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Prior Shows - 2026

February 7-28

Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave

The annual show is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick, who was instrumental in having miles of the Cape Hatteras Seashore designated as the first National Seashore.

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March 6-7

Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Hatteras Village Civic Center
56658 NC-12
Saturday 10am-5pm

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March 13-15

The Craftsmen's Spring Classic

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Richmond Raceway Complex
10am-6pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday

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April 9-10

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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April 10-12

The Bizarre Bazaar

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Richmond Raceway Complex - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue
8am-10am Friday - Early Buying
10am-7pm Friday
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday

You’ll find unique offerings across two exhibition buildings that include gourmet food and cookbooks, fine linens, designer clothing, toys, fine crafts and artwork, decorative home accessories, and jewelry - to name a few.

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April 11-12

Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Faire

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
9am-5pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday

Celebrate the beauty of spring and the spirit of creativity!
The Spring Arts & Crafts Show brings together over 175 talented artisans and makers from across the region for a weekend filled with inspiration, craftsmanship, and fun.

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April 17-18

Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Presented by the Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild
Ocracoke School Gymnasium
120 Schoolhouse Rd.
Ocracoke, NC 27960
Friday 4PM-7PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM

The Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival celebrates the island’s deep maritime and hunting traditions, with a focus on preserving the art of hand-carved waterfowl decoys—an important part of Ocracoke’s cultural heritage.

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May 1-30

Aaron Canipe Exhibit

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, May 1, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"South of Heaven" is the largest exhibition of Aaron Canipe’s original photography to date, featuring work made between 2015 and 2019 and produced primarily in North Carolina. The exhibit wrestles with notions of Christianity, belief, and an endangered innocence in the gothic landscape.

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May 3-30

Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave

This annual show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of Dare Arts, and features an eclectic mix of artwork from local and regional artists.

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May 21-22

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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May 22-24

The Bodacious Bazaar

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Hampton Convention Center
10am-7pm Friday & Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday

Over 250 vendors, artists, crafters and several of Virginia's finest wineries at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, where there is something for everyone!

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June 5-27

Essie Somma Exhibit

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, June 5, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"Undomesticated" will include a series of original paintings and one video installation exploring identity in flux. Depicting domestic space, mundane ritual, and emblems of Americana, the work seeks to destabilize our expectations of the feminine.

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June 5-7

Ocrafolk Alive Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Berkley Manor, Ocracoke Island

Ocrafolk Festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and characters of Ocracoke Island and beyond who come together for one incredible weekend of performances and fun!

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June 23-24

Under The Oaks Arts Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead
10am-5pm Tuesday & Wednesday

This popular festival brings together a collection of talented artists offering a colorful array of vibrant artworks on the grounds of the postcard-perfect setting of the Whalehead in Historic Corolla.

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June 25-26

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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Jul 3-Aug 1

Emily Holmes Exhibit

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, July 3, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"The Perception Project" is a solo exhibition by Emily Holmes featuring interactive artworks that explore how perception shifts through movement, light, layering, and visual illusion.

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July 9-10

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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August 7-29

David Roberts Exhibit

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, Aug 7, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"Visions On Reclaimed Wood" features original paintings by David Roberts. His paintings represent special moments and places that have made meaningful impacts on his life. He strives to show the beauty in simple details that spark a deep feeling or emotion.

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August 27-28

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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September 4-26

Judith Saunders Exhibit

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Opening reception Friday, Sept 4, 6pm-8pm
in the Vault Gallery

"Boundless Possibilities" - weaving work created from various materials and found objects that guide Judith in her process. She does not start with a pattern or a final concept, instead letting each piece and its unique material take its own journey.

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September 9-10

OBX Arts & Craft Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-4pm

24 locally-known artists featuring painting, photography, jewelry, pottery, basketry, fiber arts, collage and more. Three local charities will have booths at the show – N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles), Beach Food Pantry and Coastal Humane Society. Admission to the show is free.

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September 10-11

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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October 3-24

15th Annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Island Farm
1140 US-64 Roanoke Island
9am-3pm First four Saturdays in October

Enjoy historic games, doll crafting, candle making, samples of apple cider and popcorn, giveaways from the blacksmith, and a new lineup of fall activities!

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October 8-9

Lighthouse Local Arts & Crafts Show

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Lighthouse Assembly of God Family Life Center
48733 NC 12, Buxton NC
across from the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Tennis Courts in Buxton
10am-3pm Thursday & Friday

Local artists, free admission, hotdog lunch, something for everyone, fun for all!

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October 14-17

OBX Bluegrass Island Festival

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Arts & Crafts Vendors are a side attraction to the main event.

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October 16-18

Autumn With Topsail

Kill Devil Hills, NC
9am-5pm Saturday
9am-4:30pm Sunday

This 3-day festival, started in 1988, features a Artists’ and Crafts Court with over 100 regional artists displaying and selling their work.

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October 22-25

Sunfest

Kill Devil Hills, NC
10am–7pm Thursday - Saturday
10am–6 pm Sunday

Sunfest brings together exceptional artisans and exhibitors from coast to coast. Our 4-day festival will feature works of art and fine crafts presented by more than 200 artists.

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