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  • Mountain Heritage Days

    Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United States

    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 […]

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    Mayberry Days

    Downtown Mt. Airy Mt. Airy, North Carolina

    For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy […]

    Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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    Haywood County Fair

    Smoky Mountain Event Center 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

    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
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    Mayberry Days

    Downtown Mt. Airy Mt. Airy, North Carolina

    For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy […]

    Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
  • Recurring

    Haywood County Fair

    Smoky Mountain Event Center 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

    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
  • Lansing Day

    Downtown Lansing Lansing, NC, United States

    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
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    Mayberry Days

    Downtown Mt. Airy Mt. Airy, North Carolina

    For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy […]

    Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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    Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival

    Main Street of Elkin Elkin, NC, United States

    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 […]

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    Haywood County Fair

    Smoky Mountain Event Center 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

    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
  • Old Timey Fall Festival

    Burnsville Town Square Town Square, Burnsville, NC, United States

    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
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    Art on Main Fine Art & Craft Show

    Downtown Hendersonville NC Main Street , Hendersonville, United States

    For over six decades, Art on Main has been a must-see event, bringing together 100+ talented artists from across the region and beyond. Stroll down charming Main Street, explore all […]

    Free
  • Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival

    Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United States

    Join Us for a Day of Autumn Delight at the Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival! ? Date: September 27, 2025 ? Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM ? Location: […]

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