Upcoming events
Woollyy Worm Festival
The 48th Annual Woolly Worm Festival hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and Banner Elk Kiwanis! Visit on October 18 & 19, 2025 in Banner Elk, North Carolina for woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more. (Images: woollyworm.com)
Valle Country Fair
Fall fun! Valle Country Fair returns Oct 18th (cancelled last fall due to Helene). One of the top art & craft festivals in WNC with 100+ vendors, paired with harvest flavors of Brunswick Stew, barbecue, and homemade apple butter, jams, cakes, pies and more. Gorgeous setting in a valley field. Mountain music too. Just 6 miles from Banner Elk - the same weekend as Woolly Worm Festival. Free admission, $10/car for parking. The Fair raises funds for human service organizations in Avery & Watauga Counties, more than $1.3 million in the past 46 years. Located across from Holy Cross Church, 122 Skiles Way, Banner Elk
Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour
The Monadnock Art Open Studio Art Tour offers exceptional artists and craftsmanship at New England’s oldest and largest weekend art tour.
The Open Studio Art Tour is a self-guided, beautiful country drive through glorious fall color and picturesque villages in the Monadnock Region, leading you to 65 working studios! You’ll enjoy an intimate setting to chat with the artists on their home turf and viewing so much inspiring, interesting, creative artwork.
51st Annual Woodstock Apples and Crafts Fair and food truck festival
Leaf season gets its own celebration during the Woodstock Apples and Crafts Artisans Fair. Shop with over 100 vendors and purveyors of Vermont crafts and food.
Black Mountain Blues Festival
A Three-Day Celebration of Blues centered in the heart of downtown Black Mountain, NC
In addition to world-class musical performances, the festival will offer – educational workshops, VIP experiences, and family-friendly activities that highlight the unique blues culture and hospitality of Black Mountain.
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
An annual event in Barnesville, Ohio. The festival, which has been held since 1964, attracts an average of 100,000 people during the four-day event.
NH Games & Festival
The NH Highland Games & Festival at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire, is one of North America’s largest Scottish cultural celebrations. It blends thrilling athletic competitions, such as caber tossing and hammer throwing, with traditional music, dance, and pipe bands. Visitors can explore Scottish cuisine, crafts, and heritage exhibits. The lively atmosphere makes it a must-experience for anyone seeking a taste of Scotland in the White Mountains.
Rutland Whoopie Pie Fest
JOIN US FOR A DAY FILLED WITH TASTY FUN
The fourth annual Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival will be an all-day extravaganza with something for everyone! Enjoy the day with music, performances, activities, and diverse foods.
Woodstock Art Festival
The Woodstock Art Festival, sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce, is a weekend-long event of fine art, music, spirits and food. Over 30 New England artists offer landscapes, portraits, photography and more!