Lowe's Foods SunFest
by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
May 2-3, 2027
FestivalContact organizer
25 spots open
Every May, Tanglewood Park in Clemmons comes alive with one of the Triad's most anticipated spring events. Lowe's Foods SunFest draws crowds seeking a full day of entertainment, shopping, and community celebration across the sprawling park grounds. Taking place May 2-3, 2026, this annual festival brings together a diverse mix of vendors, artists, performers, and food purveyors in a setting designed to appeal to families, art enthusiasts, and casual festival-goers alike. As a general festival rather than a specialized farmers market or craft fair, SunFest operates on a broader scale, combining juried art vendors with craft makers, food trucks, and local businesses under one event. This means you'll find everything from handmade jewelry and artwork to home goods, seasonal crafts, and specialty items alongside ready-to-eat food options. The festival structure gives attendees room to wander, browse multiple vendor categories, and discover products they weren't specifically shopping for, which can translate to strong foot traffic and engagement opportunities for vendors across different niches. The festival atmosphere is enhanced by four music stages positioned throughout Tanglewood Park, creating different energy zones and giving attendees reasons to explore various sections of the grounds. Family activities add another layer, drawing multigenerational groups who plan to spend several hours at the event. This makes spring the perfect timing, May weather in North Carolina is typically pleasant for outdoor browsing, and festival-goers are in the mindset of getting outdoors after winter and refreshing their homes and wardrobes with new purchases. For vendors, SunFest represents an opportunity to reach a large, diverse audience in a community-oriented setting where people come specifically to discover local makers and businesses. The juried art component signals a quality-focused event, and the mixed vendor approach means customers are open to exploring across categories rather than shopping for one specific product type.