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 on Oct. 4 and 5. 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.
🎉 A huge thank you to our incredible 2025 Fall Festival Sponsors!
Your support helps us celebrate 100 years of craft, community, music, and tradition in the mountains of Brasstown. We couldn’t do it without you! 💛
✨ Major Sponsors
Visual Outdoor Advertising
Harrah's Cherokee Casinos
Cherokee County Tourism
Our State Magazine
MOOG Inc.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
United Community Bank
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Young Harris College
Blue Ridge Public Radio
Glen Choga Lodge
🛠 Community Sponsors
Penland School of Craft
Gerard’s Automotive Shop
Nantahala Bank and Trust
Lance Law Firm
Progress Printing Plus
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
828 Design
The Furniture Society
Cherokee County Chamber
You may also like the following events from John C. Campbell Folk School:
- This Thursday, 21st August, 04:45 am, Appalachian Heritage Week Presentations With Tipper Pressley in Brasstown
- Next Monday, 25th August, 07:00 pm, Concert: Tina & Her Pony Monday, August 25, 2025, 7 – 8pm in Brasstown
- Next Tuesday, 26th August, 07:00 pm, Community Tuesday: Dance & Social in Brasstown
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Festivals in Brasstown,
Music events in Brasstown.
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