North Carolina

Josh and Sydney established The Sociable Adventurer in 2022 to share their passion for travel and inspire others to explore the wonders close to home. The Sociable Adventurer aims to show that every community has something positive to offer, waiting to be discovered and experienced. The featured wood art will take you on a journey from the mountains of North Carolina to the Outer Banks and everywhere in between.

These wood art pieces are not only meant to inspire your next adventure or decorate your home, but also to raise funds for the communities we love. 10% of our proceeds will be donated to foundations that support NC organizations.

Learn more about our adventures here: https://thesociableadventurer.com/

2026 Festivals

Hog Day Festival
September 18–19, 2026
Location:
River Park in Downtown Hillsborough
144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hours:
Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Fall for Madison Festival
October 17, 2026
Location:
Downtown Madison
112 W Murphy Street, Madison, NC 27025
Hours:
10:00 AM onwards
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Hickory Oktoberfest
October 9–11, 2026
Location:
Downtown HickoryHickory, NC
Hours:
Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Craftsmen's Christmas Classic
November 27–29, 2026
Location:
Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center
1921 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
Hours:
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Handcrafted Holiday Market
December 20–21, 2026
Location:
NC State Fairgrounds Expo Center
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Hours:
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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