North Carolina hosts 241 fall fairs and festivals from September through November 2026, including The Wild Goose Festival, Topsail Beach Labor Day Craft Market and North Carolina Apple Festival. Autumn is prime fair season here — harvest fairs, agricultural shows, apple and pumpkin festivals, and the last big country fairs of the year.
Highest-rated fall events in North Carolina
- Lattes and Locals Harvest Market — Charlotte · Nov 8 · 5★ (369 reviews)
- Hickory Sports Cards, Pokemon and Toy Show — Hickory · Nov 21 · 5★ (23 reviews)
- Midwood Autumn Solstice Art Showcase — Charlotte · Sep 18 · 5★ (9 reviews)
- Hudson Autumn in the Park — Hudson · Oct 24 · 5★ (9 reviews)
- Banner Elk Labor Day Art on The Greene — Banner Elk · Sep 5–6 · 5★ (8 reviews)
September (79)
- The Wild Goose Festival — Harmony · Sep 3–6 · 5★ (4 reviews)
- Topsail Beach Labor Day Craft Market — Topsail Beach · Sep 3
- North Carolina Apple Festival — Hendersonville · Sep 4–7
- Pineville First Fridays — Pineville · Sep 4
- Raleigh Treasures of the Earth Show — Raleigh · Sep 4–6 · 4.8★ (18 reviews)
- Banner Elk Labor Day Art on The Greene — Banner Elk · Sep 5–6 · 5★ (8 reviews)
- Charlotte End of Summer Artisans in the Alley — Charlotte · Sep 5
- Hopfly Brewing End of Summer Indoor Market — Charlotte · Sep 5
- Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival — Maggie Valley · Sep 5–6
- NCMA Pop-Up Market — Raleigh · Sep 5 · 4.8★ (11,268 reviews)
- Ooh La La End of Summer Curiosity Market — Asheville · Sep 5
- Smoky Mountain End of Summer Flea Market — Waynesville · Sep 5 · 4.4★ (8,712 reviews)
…and 67 more — see all September events.
October (94)
- Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair — Lumberton · Oct 1–10 · 4.4★ (250 reviews)
- Greensboro Food and Culture Festival — Greensboro · Oct 2–4 · 4.5★ (2 reviews)
- Pineville Fall First Fridays — Pineville · Oct 2 · 4.7★ (345 reviews)
- Blowing Rock Fall Art in the Park — Blowing Rock · Oct 3
- Brasstown Fall Festival — Brasstown · Oct 3–4 · 4.8★ (16 reviews)
- Brushy Mountain Apple Festival — North Wilkesboro · Oct 3 · 4.4★ (260 reviews)
- Carolina Fall Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace — Huntersville · Oct 3–4
- Cary Handmade Market — Cary · Oct 3 · 4.9★ (340 reviews)
- Charlotte Fall Saturday Artisans in the Alley — Charlotte · Oct 3
- Downtown Asheville Art in the Park — Asheville · Oct 3 · 4.5★ (1,530 reviews)
- Hopfly Brewing Fall Saturday Social Indoor Market — Charlotte · Oct 3
- Mint Hill Madness Pop-Up Market — Mint Hill · Oct 3
…and 82 more — see all October events.
November (68)
- Cary Autumn Underground Market — Cary · Nov 1
- Durham Autumn Farmers Market — Durham · Nov 1 · 4.7★ (833 reviews)
- Pittsboro Sunday Artisan Fair and Market — Pittsboro · Nov 1
- The Divine and Delectable Dessert Fest — Wilmington · Nov 1 · 4.8★ (501 reviews)
- Asheville Gem Show — Asheville · Nov 3–4 · 4.9★ (161 reviews)
- Greensboro Holiday Market — Greensboro · Nov 6–8 · 3.7★ (7 reviews)
- Pineville Autumn First Fridays — Pineville · Nov 6
- Carolina Harvest Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace — Huntersville · Nov 7–8
- Charlotte 1st Saturday Artisans in the Alley — Charlotte · Nov 7
- High Point Holiday Market — High Point · Nov 7 · 4.6★ (97 reviews)
- Hopfly Brewing Fall Saturday Social Market — Charlotte · Nov 7
- NC Museum of Art Holiday Pop-Up Market — Raleigh · Nov 7
…and 56 more — see all November events.
Frequently asked questions
How many fall festivals are in North Carolina?
241 fall fairs and festivals take place across North Carolina from September through November 2026.
What is the best fall fair in North Carolina?
By Google reviews, Lattes and Locals Harvest Market in Charlotte is among the best-rated, holding a 5★ rating from 369 reviews.
