Fall Festival 2026

The Folk School will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fall Festival this year, taking place Oct. 3-4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over the decades, the festival has grown into a beloved arts and crafts tradition, welcoming more than 13,000 visitors from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and beyond. Each fall, the Folk School campus comes alive with more than 200 craft and food vendors in both juried and non-juried categories, creating a lively and engaging experience for all.