Get ready, folks… the annual North Carolina Renaissance Festival is back again, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever! For eight consecutive weekends beginning October 5 (through November 24), 2024, this Renaissance Faire in North Carolina will be open for business on Saturdays and Sundays in the festival’s fairy tale Village of Fairhaven in Huntersville, NC – and it’s an event every single person in the family will love. It’s one of the best fall festivals in North Carolina and our favorite event of the year. So, mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss all the fun and festivities!

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If you purchase far enough in advance, you might be eligible for discounted tickets! So, we encourage you to buy your tickets now for this event. Think you’ll go for a number of weekends? If so, season passes are also available. Learn more about the event and buy your tickets on the official website for the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

If you’re there for an entire weekend, here’s a hotel in Huntersville that is less than 10 miles from all the festivities. 

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Festivals In North Carolina

What are some more of the best fall festivals in North Carolina?

From food festivals to fall harvests to music events, and more, these are the best festivals in North Carolina that you must put on your list.

  • Liberty Antique Festival, Staley
  • Mountain Heritage Day, Cullowhee
  • Halifax County Harvest Days, Halifax
  • Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, Oriental
  • Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival, Black Mountain
  • Autumn Leaves Festival, Mount Airy
  • NC Mountaineer and Apple Butter Festival, Bakersville
  • Valle Country Fair, Banner Elk
  • Lincoln County Apple Festival, Lincolnton
  • Living History Festival, Vale
  • Lexington Barbecue Festival, Lexington

Read our article with more information about the best fall festivals in North Carolina

Are there other fall activities in North Carolina that are great for the entire family?

Absolutely, if you’re searching for family-friendly fall activities in North Carolina, here are some of our favorites, and you’ll love them, too. 

  • Elk Watching at Oconaluftee, Cherokee
  • Sunset Tuckasegee River Train, Bryson City
  • DJ's Berry Patch, Apex
  • Shelby Corn Maze, Shelby
  • Linn Cove Viaduct, Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Mingus Mill, Oconaluftee Valley, Cherokee
  • Stone Mountain State Park, Roaring Gap
  • Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
  • Old Cider Mill & Applesolutely Gift Shop, Glastonbury
  • Crabtree Falls, Marion
  • Upper Whitewater Falls, Sapphire

Be sure to read our article featuring more family-friendly fall activities in North Carolina.

What are some more unique festivals in North Carolina? 

Whether you’re searching for food festivals or whimsical events, here are some of the most unique festivals in North Carolina that we recommend:

  • Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games, Grandfather Mountain 
  • Rogallo Kite Festival, Jockey's Ridge State Park
  • Wizard of Oz Festival, Beech Mountain
  • Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Fayetteville,
  • Folkmoot, Waynesville
  • North Carolina Potato Festival, Elizabeth City
  • North Carolina Pickle Festival, Mount Olive
  • Seagrove Pottery Festival, Seagrove
  • Raleigh Arts Festival, Raleigh
  • Cape Fear Kite Festival, Kure Beach

Don’t forget to check out this article to learn more about these unique festivals in North Carolina.

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