7 Harvest Festivals In North Carolina That Will Make Your Autumn Awesome
By Carolyn Harmon|Published August 18, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
It isn’t autumn until we’ve tasted, smelled, played, and elbowed our way into a pie-eating competition at the harvest festivals in North Carolina. Enjoy the interesting cultures displayed through arts and crafts, home-baked desserts, dancing, and singing. This list of seven is just a small fraction of the fun upcoming events in the Tar Heel State. But it gets us thinking about and planning our next fall adventure.
Enjoy thrilling Midway Carnival Rides and Games, a talent contest, yummy food truck meals, and craft beer. Also, Family Night is so exciting with a Kid’s Trunk-or-Treat event and a movie night, watch the Squealin’ on the Square BBQ Contest, and indulge in the Vendor Fair. Park at Clayton High School and a bus will drop you off at Town Square. Read all about it on the Clayton Harvest Festival website. Here’s some footage to give a real taste of what’s to come.
Welcome in the crisp, cool season with one of these harvest festivals in North Carolina. While you’re there, check out the local hiking trails.