03/16/2026
The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Fall Event Schedule, and vendor applications are OFFICIALLY OPEN for all dates!
This season, we’re bringing the community together across Central NC—with incredible events lined up in Cumberland, Harnett, Nash, and Warren Counties.
🚀 What’s New at Riverwood?
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to help our vendors and attendees thrive. Here is what you need to know:
Dedicated Socials & Sites: To give our major festivals the spotlight they deserve, they now have their own dedicated websites and social media pages!
A Brand New Riverwood Hub: We’ve completely revamped the Riverwood Events Website to make finding, browsing, and applying for events easier than ever.
Levelled-Up Marketing: Our new marketing strategy is designed to drive more foot traffic and brand awareness than ever before!
📅 2026 Fall Schedule & Applications
Lake Gaston Catfish Festival
📍 Buck Spring Park, Littleton, NC
🗓️ August 29th, 2026 | 11am – 4pm
🔗 Facebook: Lake Gaston Catfish Festival
🌐 Website: lakegastoncatfishfestival.com
📝 Application: https://lakegastoncatfishfestival.com/apply
Central Carolina Wedding Expo - Fall 2026
📍 The Greenhouse at Aarows Farm, Lillington, NC
🗓️ September 6th, 2026 | 3pm – 7pm
🔗 Facebook: Central Carolina Wedding Expo
🌐 Website: centralcarolinaweddingexpo.com
📝 Application: https://centralcarolinaweddingexpo.com/vendorinfo
North Carolina Taco Festival
📍 Golfview Greenway, Hope Mills, NC
🗓️ September 19th, 2026 | 11am – 4pm
🔗 Facebook: NC Taco Festival
🌐 Website: https://tacofestivalnc.com/home
📝 Application: https://tacofestivalnc.com/vendors
NC Rib Festival
📍 W.B. Ennis Park, Red Oak, NC
🗓️ October 3rd, 2026 | 11am – 4pm
🔗 Facebook: NC Rib Festival
🌐 Website: https://ncribfestival.com/
📝 Application: https://ncribfestival.com/vendorinfo
Haymount Fall Pop-Up Market
📍 LWood Media Group Plaza, Fayetteville, NC
🗓️ October 17th, 2026 | 10am – 2pm
🔗 Facebook: Haymount Community Markets and More
🌐 Website: https://haymountevents.com/home
📝 Application: https://haymountevents.com/fallpopupapplication
Haymount Holiday Market and Christmas Tree Lighting
📍 LWood Media Group Plaza, Fayetteville, NC
🗓️ November 21st, 2026 | 4pm – 8pm
🔗 Facebook: Haymount Community Markets and More
🌐 Website: https://haymountevents.com/home
📝 Application: https://haymountevents.com/holidayapplication
🥨 Join us for our FREE Spring Vendor Reception!
Whether you are a seasoned Riverwood veteran or just thinking about joining us for the first time, you’re invited! Join us during the Spring Pop-Up for networking and refreshments. Open to all vendors, whether you've worked with us before or not!
✨ Enjoy: Refreshments, networking, door prizes, giveaways, and exclusive discounts on vendor fees!
When: April 25th | 10am – 2pm (Floating)
RSVP REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/oaaLg8pLCpaUmFzp9
Let’s make the 2026 season our best one yet! Tag a fellow small business owner who needs to see this! 👇
