Exploring the Fall festivals and activities in the NC Blue Ridge Mountains is an enchanting experience that immerses you in the vibrant hues and autumn atmosphere. Horseback riding through the trails at our Equestrian Center is a popular way to explore the landscape and witness the autumnal transformation up close. Leatherwood Mountains Resort is one of the most charming resorts hidden away in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Our vacation rentals are thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities while maintaining a rustic and cozy ambiance, allowing you to fully unwind after your fall adventure at one of the festivals and events below.
Explore These 6 Fall Festivals & Events in NC
1. Carolina in the Fall
Just around 22 miles from Leatherwood Mountains Resort, is one of the best fall festivals in NC. This festival is famous for its delicious selection of food trucks and celebrates the rich North Carolina music roots with free live performances from local bands. The festival’s beer and wine proceeds benefit the Wilkes Heritage Museum, and the Annual Chad Lovette Memorial Run proceeds go towards the American Cancer Society.
2. Brushy Mountain Powersports 150
Have a blast at this ground-pumping fall NASCAR event! This is a great NC fall event for families because kids 12 and under get in for just $10!
3. Tweetsie’s Ghost Train
This is some family-friendly, spooky fun you can enjoy just around 17 miles from Leatherwood Mountains Resort. During the day, guests can enjoy the usual rides and attractions, but once night falls, the amusement park fills with Halloween fun.
4. Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
This is one of our list’s furthest NC fall festivals, just under an hour’s drive from Leatherwood Mountains Resort. It will be worth the drive to watch who brings the largest pumpkin and brings home the $ 1,000 prize.
5. Hickory’s Oktoberfest
Join in on this annual fall celebration of German heritage just around 40 miles from Leatherwood Mountains Resort. There will be live entertainment, kids activities, food and craft vendors, beer tents, and much more!
6. Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Journey around 23 miles from Leatherwood Mountains Resort this fall for one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in not just NC but the entire Southeast. Downtown North Wilkesboro will be bursting with over 425 arts and crafts vendors, four music stages, and 100 food vendors. This annual apple festival has become one of the biggest fundraisers in Wilkes County, with hundreds of participating NC nonprofits and civic/church organizations.
