Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival
The 12th annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival at the riverfront in Oriental, NC is Friday and Saturday Oct. 2-3, 2026.
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
Autumn Fest
Join us in historic downtown Mebane for the 17th Annual AutumnFest—a full day of fall fun featuring shopping, food, and community spirit.
Art in the Park
70+ regional artists exhibiting and selling work in a series of six juried shows.
Celebrate the Intracoastal Waterway Anniversary!
Join us in Belhaven to mark the 98th anniversary of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Arts on the Perquimans
The 14th Annual Arts on the Perquimans Festival Returns to Historic Hertford October 3, 2026
Chowan County Regional Fair
Award Winning Fair – Family Friendly Event
Spirit of New Orleans : A Soulful Celebration with The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Meet your next two best friends…..Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, the dynamic duo leading their fiery hot big band, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
Misery by Firebox Theatre
Firebox Theatre brings Misery by Stephen King to life in a gripping stage adaptation that promises intensity and intimacy in equal measure.
40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival
Get ready to eat, dance, and celebrate at the 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival—one of the biggest and most beloved events on the Crystal Coast!
43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival
Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn at Marion’s 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival.
Diggery’s Dino Adventure
While presenting his remarkable dinosaur fossil collection to a live audience, Paleontologist Diggery accidentally activates the DinoSauroScope 3000—sending everyone hurtling back in time for an unforgettable, up-close encounter with living dinosaurs.
Gibsonville Fall Festival
Celebrate autumn in Downtown Gibsonville at our annual Fall Festival—a lively, small‑town tradition that brings the whole community together.
NC BBQ Hall of Fame Court Square Cook Off
The NC BBQ Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Pork Council are bringing the excitement of traditional North Carolina barbecue to downtown Graham with the Whole Hog Cook-Off.
Take My Death Away
Take My Death Away is a darkly comedic Halloween musical that dives into the absurdity, chaos, and unexpected humor surrounding death, identity, and the afterlife.
Cleveland County Agricultural Fair
For over a century, the Cleveland County Fair has been a cherished tradition in Shelby, North Carolina.
EJ Snyder’s Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival and Outdoor Expo and Overlander Show
NC Weekend Adventure Alert: Survival + Overland + Family Fun!
Alive at 5 Concert Series
A free concert in Jaycee Park that’s fun for the whole family.
Tommy Mesa (cello) & Olga Kern (piano)
Two internationally celebrated artists unite for a rare cello-and-piano recital as Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa joins Russian-American pianist Olga Kern at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Downtown Monster Mash
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky fun at Downtown Monster Mash!
6th Annual Crystal Coast Highland Games
Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games.
NC Liver Mush Festival
The 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts will be held on Saturday, October 17th in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Easily accessible between Asheville and Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.
36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival
We will be hosting vendors of all types including Food, Jewelry, Home Improvement, Medical, Boutiques, County Agencies and Novelties.
Autumn Art & Plant Festival – Presented by The Wake Forest Garden Club
The Wake Forest Garden Club is inviting the community to celebrate the beauty of the fall season at its annual Autumn Art & Plant Festival
36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival
Oct. 17th, 2026 for the 36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival from 9 to 5.