For fun festivals and exciting special events, North Carolina is a wonderful springtime destination. From small country town family, music and food celebrations to large events such as the Annual MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, the following selected events offer an array of fun ways to add to your spring fun in welcoming and historic North Carolina.
March | April | May
March Festivals, Special Events and Celebrations
- Annual Cine Noir Festival of Black Film - Wilmington
March 12 - 15, 2009
This four-day jury and invitational annual festival showcases the works of an array of filmmakers. - Mint Hill Highland Games - Mint Hill
March 27 - 28, 2009
Entertainment and activities at this celebration of Highland heritage include pageantry, music and dancing, food and merchandise, Border Collies, Highland athletic competitions and more. - North Carolina Renaissance Faire - NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
March 28 - 29, April 4 - 5, 2009
Enjoy musicians, jugglers, Knights competing in full-contact jousts, over 110 artisans and vendors and more at this annual 16th Century Faire.

