Come celebrate Appalachia at our 49th Annual Fall Festival!

The Annual Fall Festival, established at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1974, is held each year on the first full weekend in October-this year. This beloved tradition is extra special as it will kick off the Folk School’s 100th Anniversary!

The event features three outdoor vendor areas - both juried and non-juried - for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year, look forward to 230 craft vendors and 29 food vendors, plus close to 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year, more than 13,000 visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region - including Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia - to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music and dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition, the Demonstration Stage, along with three other demonstration areas, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices. Community Room, in the historic Keith House will also be open for participatory activities, inviting everyone to get hands-on with Appalachian traditions.