From pottery, apples, beer, and barbecue; it seems North Carolinians aren’t shy to celebrate everything that makes life awesome. If you’re looking for some fun events to add to your calendar… look no further then these ten upcoming events that are some of the best fall festivals in North Carolina!

1. Carolina Renaissance Festival
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Travel back in time at the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville. It's like your own personal time machine with period-piece attire, cozy pubs, and decorated buildings. Children and families will love this event. It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays only from October 5, 2019 through November 24, 2019.

Address: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
2. Wilmington Riverfest
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The first weekend in October, over 250,000 people flock to WIlmington for Riverfest. You'll get craft vendors, entertainment, and plenty of delicious food, all located right in historic downtown Wilmington. Get more information here. The event takes place October 5 - 6, 2019.

Address: Water Street, Wilmington, NC, 28406
3. Lake Eden Arts Festival
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Lake Eden Arts Festival or LEAF is hosted in Black Mountain Oct. 17-20, 2019. Participants enjoy yoga, folk art, a fiddle contest, and a $1,000 poetry SLAM contest. LEAF is a small, but nationally known festival.

Address: 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711
4. Barbecue Festival, Lexington
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It's only natural to host the BBQ festival in the birthplace of Lexington Style BBQ. When it comes to family-friendly fall events in North Carolina, this is one you don't want to miss. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, and of course...plenty of delicious BBQ Oct. 26, 2019.

Address: Lexington, NC
5. Seagrove Pottery Festival
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Hosted in the national home of pottery, Seagrove is a potters paradise. The pottery festival introduces you to over 100 potters... and finding the perfect vase or serveware has never been so difficult... because you'll love them all. Get more information here. The event takes place November 23 - 24, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Seagrove Elementary School.

Address: 528 Old Plank Road, Seagrove, NC, 27341
6. Autumn at Oz
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For two weekends in 2019 the yellow brick road opens up for a fun-filled day of all things Oz. See the beloved destination for yourself and find a ticket fast. The 2019 dates are September 6-8 and September 13-15.

Address: Beech Mountain, NC, 28604
7. Hopscotch Music Festival, Raleigh
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Music festivals have become a seen and be seen event. Raleigh brings you a great one with both down home talent and big name artists taking the stage. Shows take place on the main stage at Raleight City Plaza as well as in private clubs throughout the city from Sept 5 - 7, 2019. Get tickets here. Address: 400 Block of, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
8. NC Apple Festival, Hendersonville
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Always taking place on Labor Day weekend, this fun harvest fest is a delicious way to celebrate freshly picked apples and the fall season with live music, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Get more information here.

Address: 318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792

The return of the fall season each year beckons visitors and locals alike to come together for a variety of fall celebrations, including harvest festivals, music fests, and more! Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

For more fun things to do in fall in North Carolina, check out these 10 short and easy fall hikes!

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What other types of events take place in fall in North Carolina?

Autumnal fun in North Carolina occurs in a variety of ways, including scenic train rides (try the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad to see some incredible fall foliage by way of train), outdoor festivals (see the list in the article above) and farm events that include pumpkin patches and corn mazes. In addition, fall is an ideal season to enjoy camping on one of the many rustic campgrounds found in the Tar Heel State. Within those campgrounds, you'll also often find hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and more.

What are the best family-friendly activities to do in the fall in North Carolina?

Each autumn, a number of farms in North Carolina transform into event-filled spaces that include everything from pumpkin patches to hayrides and corn mazes. Additionally, apple orchards convert into fun venues for the family to enjoy as you sip on warm apple cider and snack on cider donuts. Oodles of family fun are available at farms and orchards found all over the state. A seven-acre maze found at Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville is ideal for a family outing. The maze contains more than two miles of interconnecting trails through the tall corn stalks. Find out more in this article.

Which North Carolina town is the best to visit in the fall?

If it's Halloween fun you seek, then without a doubt, the best town to visit in North Carolina in the fall is Brevard for their Halloweenfest. The entire town transforms into a halloween-centric locale that includes a costume parade with costumes and props that are over the top! Learn more from this article!

 

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