Autumn Leaves Festival

09/01/2026

🍁 Bring the whole family! The Autumn Leaves Festival is a weekend filled with music, food, shopping, and fun for all ages. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/31/2026

🍂 Fall looks good on Mount Airy! Cooler weather, colorful leaves, and one unforgettable festival weekend. It doesn't get much better than that.

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/28/2026

🐴 Before the streets of downtown Mount Airy filled with festival-goers, they welcomed something a little different... a week-long Wagon Train!

For decades, the Wagon Train marked the beginning of the Autumn Leaves Festival and became one of its most beloved traditions. While its final ride was in 2002, it remains a cherished memory for many who grew up attending the festival.

Did you ever see the Wagon Train roll into town? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments below!

Join us October 9-11, 2026, as we celebrate 60 years of Autumn Leaves Festival traditions.

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/27/2026

🚨 We’ve climbed all the way to #2 and the top spot is within reach! Keep voting and help us push for #1! 🍂

There are just 10 days left to vote for the Autumn Leaves Festival in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, and every vote counts. No email. No sign-up. No cost. Just one click!

You can vote once every day, so keep coming back and help us finish strong. Let’s show them what 60 years of Autumn Leaves Festival pride looks like! 🍁

This North Carolina festival takes place every October and offers visitors three days of live music (think bluegrass, gospel, pickers, and more), plus shopping for handcrafted gifts from local artisans and lots of delicious barbecue, collard greens, cornbread, donuts, candy apples, and more. Feel fr...

08/27/2026

🚨 Stay alert! We’ve recently been made aware of individuals directly contacting vendors, falsely claiming to represent the Autumn Leaves Festival and providing unofficial registration links and payment information.

Please do not submit payment or personal information through unsolicited messages, social media comments, unofficial links or payment accounts. If you are contacted about vendor registration and something doesn’t feel right, verify the information with us before taking any action.

As always, official festival information and registration details can be found at AutumnLeavesFestival.com.

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proudly hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/26/2026

🎻 From bluegrass to gospel, the sounds of the Blue Ridge fill our festival stages. Join us October 9-11 for three full days of live music.

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/25/2026

🍁 There's just something special about October in Mount Airy. The crisp fall air. The sounds of live music drifting down Main Street. The smell of fresh apple cider and homemade favorites. Friends, family, and traditions around every corner.

It all comes together October 9-11, 2026, for the 60th Autumn Leaves Festival. We'll see you downtown!

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/24/2026

🚨 WE’RE AT #4, BUT WE’VE GOT OUR EYES ON #1! 🍂

The Autumn Leaves Festival is holding strong in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and we need your help to keep climbing! Voting takes just one click. No email, no sign-up, no cost, and you can come back to vote once every day.

Cast your vote today and help us take the Autumn Leaves Festival all the way to #1! 🍁🏆

VOTE HERE 👉 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/autumn-leaves-festival-mount-airy-north-carolina/

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/24/2026

🥬 A hometown favorite you'll only find here. The famous Collard Green Sandwich from the Sandy Level Community Center has become an Autumn Leaves Festival tradition all its own. Savory, smoky, and made with care, it's one of those foods people look forward to all year long.

Have you tried one yet? 🤤

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.

08/21/2026

🎈Little ones love KidsFest! Be sure to stop by for family-friendly activities, hands-on fun, and plenty of reasons to smile while you're enjoying the Autumn Leaves Festival.

We can't wait to see you October 9-11!

👸 Character Meet & Greets by Enchantment Ever After, LLC

The Autumn Leaves Festival is proud to be hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.