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Mountain Heritage Days

Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee

Western Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the […]

Lansing Day

Downtown Lansing Lansing

Join us for the 1st annual Lansing Day free festival celebrating Appalachian heritage through local crafts and music while demonstrating our community's remarkable resilience in rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Witness […]

Free

Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival

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Main Street of Elkin Elkin

The Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin on the 4th Saturday in September from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off starts […]

Haywood County Fair

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Smoky Mountain Event Center 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville

Come out for a weekend at the Haywood County Fair, September 25-28, 2025. Attractions Competitions Entertainment Agriculture Rides Exhibits and Competitions And More! $8 adults, $6 Ages 6-12, Free Age […]

$5 – $8

Clay County Annual Agriculture Day & Tractor Parade

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Hayesville Town Square 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 19th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade, set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Hayesville Town Square. Hosted by the N.C. […]

Old Timey Fall Festival

Burnsville Town Square Town Square, Burnsville

We are back this September with the Old Timey Fall Festival, so that everyone can enjoy the music, dance, children's games, the antique car and truck show, and of course […]

Free