**The organizers have postponed this festival to May 27-28, 2022.** Since its inception in 2018, the Bigfoot Festival has proven one of the fastest growing events in recent WNC history. A cool twist: also at the festival, local middle and high schoolers will face off in the Morganton Arts Design and Engineering (MADE) Competition, bringing real life robots to the party. Expect dancing, music, festival food, and craft vendors, along with a special Friday night performance by ACE Party Band.
Morgantonfest is really three festivals packed into one, as the streets of downtown close for merriment on three subsequent weekends, the last of which is September 10 and 11. With special events recognizing the influence of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Western North Carolina, this is a rousing tribute to the history and culture of the area. Over 100 vendors, a 5K race, a car show, and wagon rides will entertain all ages. Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day is meant to highlight the best parts of Southern Appalachia-art, food, music, history, and more. Ready to really go for it? On Friday, September 10, and Friday, September 17, unlimited rides all day will be available for $28 (plus gate admission).
Heritage music and dancing, art exhibits, and livestock and agriculture competitions draw crowds of all ages. This mega event, which includes the food, rides, and exhibits iconic to any fair, is also a celebration of the regional traditions. The appearance of the gondola line, Ferris wheel, colorful tents, and stages at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center is a welcome sight: it’s a sure sign that fall has arrived and that the Mountain State Fair, now in its 27th year, is back in all its glory. (Clockwise from top left) Mountain State Fair Sporty’s Brass Band at LEAF & Land of Oz’s Autumn at Oz Festival CULTURE At press time, two standout fall festivals were already sold out of tickets: the September 10-11 Mountain Song Festival, in Brevard, and the November 11-14 Highlands Food & Wine Festival. Also, note that some beloved WNC events fill up well in advance. Be sure to check event websites for the latest.
PLAN AHEAD! A word to the wise festival-goer: given the still-shifting sands of the pandemic, some festivals may adjust their safety protocols or even cancel or reschedule as their dates grow closer.
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