Fall Festival Waynesville NC
Waynesville’s Apple Harvest Festival is an annual celebration of the fall season in the mountains, the time of year when growers reap the last from their fields. Enjoy a full day of live music, arts and crafts vendors, and lots of a fresh apples.
Apple Festival in Waynesville NC
A fall festival that’s ripe for the picking
Hailed as one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation,” this annual street festival showcases the bounty of local growers whose mountain-grown apples offer a delicious way to embrace the fall season.
Delight in an array of apple-inspired treats, from cider to cakes and pies. Wander along Waynesville’s historic Main Street, which will be dotted with nearly 200 unique arts and crafts booths, concessions, cloggers, eclectic shops, and inviting restaurants. Don't miss out on this celebration of autumn in the heart of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains!
QUICK FACTS
Downtown Waynesville
Where
October 17, 2026
When
10 a.m. → 5 p.m.
Duration
200+
Arts and crafts vendors from across the nation
In-cider tips and advice
Instead of spending an hour looping around downtown, head to the 5-story parking garage on Branner Ave for free parking.
Go straight for the big “Enjoy NC Apples” tent to score a bushel of locally grown apples before they sell out.
Slip out of the crowd and explore the hole-in-the-wall shops and mini markets tucked away down alleyways and side streets.
