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Come celebrate Appalachia at our 50th Annual Fall Festival!October 3-4, 2026
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Annual Fall Festival, established at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1974, is held each year on the first full weekend in October—this year on October 3-4, 2026.
The event features three outdoor vendor areas – both juried and non-juried – for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year, look forward to 230 craft vendors and 29 food vendors, plus close to 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year, more than 13,000 visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region – including Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia – to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music and dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition, the Demonstration Stage, along with three other demonstration areas, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices. Community Room, in the historic Keith House will also be open for participatory activities, inviting everyone to get hands-on with Appalachian traditions.
Food & Craft Vendor Applications will open on February 23, 2026
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Event Venue
1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC, United States, North Carolina 28902
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Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.