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.

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7. Clayton Harvest Festival, Clayton (Oct. 26-29)

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.

And for some fall color, consider visiting 12 of the most beautiful fall destinations in North Carolina.

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