Gibsonville Fall Festival
Join us in Downtown Gibsonville for our annual Fall Festival, a fantastic small-town celebration and the perfect way to welcome the fall season!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
EJ Snyder’s Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival and Outdoor Expo and Overlander Show
NC Weekend Adventure Alert: Survival + Overland + Family Fun!
Cleveland County Agricultural Fair
For over a century, the Cleveland County Fair has been a cherished tradition in Shelby, North Carolina.
Autumn Leaves Festival
Celebrate the beauty of fall at the annual Autumn Leaves Festival in Mount Airy, North Carolina!
OBSN 41st Annual Powwow
Join us for the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation’s 41st Annual Powwow!
Alive at 5 Concert Series
A free concert in Jaycee Park that’s fun for the whole family.
Downtown Monster Mash
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky fun at Downtown Monster Mash!
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.
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
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
Oct. 17th, 2026 for the 36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival from 9 to 5.
Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey: Opening Night!
The Marksmen take to the ice in Fayetteville to battle the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs in a Regular Season game.
Woolly Worm Festival
The festival is known worldwide for its quirky mission of conducting races among woolly bear caterpillars.
Lake Lure Art’s and Crafts Festival
You will find handmade items like jewelry, pottery, textiles and many other unique and distinctive items.
Bingo Night
Join us for a bingo night with a silent auction benefitting Meals on Wheels of Wake County!
The Barbecue Festival
The Barbecue Festival takes place annually in Lexington, NC, aka the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” on the fourth Saturday in October.
Dark in the Ballpark
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Halloween festivities!
12th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
The annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K brings the scenic North Carolina coast to life with breathtaking oceanfront views, inspiring athletic achievement, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Lexington Barbecue Festival
Serving and celebrating one iconic style of barbecue: Lexington-style.
Fall Heritage Festival
To enter Hart Square Village on festival day is to enter the early 1800s.
Early Bird Christmas Bazaar
A shopper’s delight, pre-season Christmas Bazaar featuring local artists and crafters.
Brunswick County Parade of Homes
The wait is over! The Brunswick County Parade of Homes returns October 16–18 and October 23–25, with homes open Noon to 5:00 p.m. each day.