- Mount Airy, North Carolina 

Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 — Mount Airy, NC -The 60th Annual Autumn Leaves Festival will take place October 9–11, 2026, in Historic Downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina, featuring free admission, live music, arts & crafts, and local food. Every year in October, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival, an historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music, arts, crafts, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of Downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. You’ll find vendors with one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and foods that people wait all year to enjoy, must-see attractions, and some of the best musicians around. The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce invites you, your friends, and family to join in the tradition that is the Autumn Leaves Festival. See you there. Dates: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026. Location: 200 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Host: Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. Admission: Free. Hours: Fri & Sat 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events. What to Expect: This nationally recognized festival blends Old-Time, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Americana music with over 200 juried artisans, 25+ food vendors (ham biscuits, collards & cornbread, BBQ, hamburgers, donuts, candy apples, and more), kids’ activities, and local attractions. 2026 Highlights & Schedule: Friday, Oct 9, 2026: 7:00 PM – Wade Hayes with special guest Runaway Train (Blackmon Amphitheatre, free). Old-Time/Bluegrass Bandstand from 11:50 AM–8:05 PM. Saturday, Oct 10, 2026: Pie Eating Contests (ages 6–12, 13+, adults). Tim Elliot performance. Full-day Bandstand (9:15 AM–8:15 PM). Sunday, Oct 11, 2026: SBSI Raffle (metal building giveaway). Americana & Bluegrass performances. See you there!