# Festivals in Morganton 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Morganton 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Morganton. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Morganton, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Morganton listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Morganton

- **Event Name**: Winter Carnival 2026
  - **Description**: Historic Burke County Courthouse Square 

Saturday, November 21st 

2:30-5:30pm- Santa Visits, Free Carriage Rides, Ice Slide, Face Painting, Letters to Santa and More! 

5:30-6:00pm - Downtown Lighting Ceremony, Fire and Ice Demo
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/morganton/winter-carnival-2026/200030976153816
  - **Venue**: Downtown Morganton
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Give Cheese A Chance 2026
  - **Description**: Here’s the scoop; Same Event- New date, since Mother Nature sent some rain our way.


Join us for our annual grilled cheese competition!
Come sample loads of unique grilled cheeses, and some old school faves!

Tickets Available online Now

 *** THIS YEAR
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/morganton/give-cheese-a-chance-2026/200030954438352
  - **Venue**: Historic Burke County Courthouse Square
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- **Event Name**: Walk Through Bethlehem | Free Community Event!
  - **Description**: Walk Through Bethlehem | Free Community Event! 

Bring your family and friends for a special Christmas tradition at Amherst Baptist Church!

Experience the wonder of Bethlehem brought to life! Walk the streets, hear the sounds, and feel the joy of that ni
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/morganton/walk-through-bethlehem-free-community-event/200031008865434
  - **Venue**: 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-6818, United States
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## Trending Events in Morganton

- **Event Name**: Winter Carnival 2026
  - **Description**: Historic Burke County Courthouse Square 

Saturday, November 21st 

2:30-5:30pm- Santa Visits, Free Carriage Rides, Ice Slide, Face Painting, Letters to Santa and More! 

5:30-6:00pm - Downtown Lighting Ceremony, Fire and Ice Demo
  - **Venue**: Downtown Morganton
- **Event Name**: World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker at COMMA Performing Arts Center
  - **Venue**: COMMA Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Give Cheese A Chance 2026
  - **Description**: Here’s the scoop; Same Event- New date, since Mother Nature sent some rain our way.


Join us for our annual grilled cheese competition!
Come sample loads of unique grilled cheeses, and some old school faves!

Tickets Available online Now

 *** THIS YEAR
  - **Venue**: Historic Burke County Courthouse Square
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- **Event Name**: Painting With Primates: Sunflower
  - **Description**: Painting with Primates
 
Unleash your creativity during one of the most unique art classes in North Georgia! Painting with Primates combines an instructor-led painting workshop with an unforgettable chimpanzee sanctuary experience.
 
Perched atop one of P
  - **Venue**: 2031 Lowery Rd, Morganton, GA, United States, Georgia 30560
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Makers Market 🎄
  - **Description**: Join us for our first annual Christmas Makers Market! All of our regular vendors you’ve come to love with a full Christmas themed flair 🎄 can’t wait to see you there! Serving hot chocolate, playing Christmas music and helping usher everyone into the spiri
  - **Venue**: 12400 Appalachian highway, Morganton, GA
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- **Event Name**: Painting With Primates: Autumn Barn
  - **Description**: Painting with Primates
 
Unleash your creativity during one of the most unique art classes in North Georgia! Painting with Primates combines an instructor-led painting workshop with an unforgettable chimpanzee sanctuary experience.
 
Perched atop one of P
  - **Venue**: 2031 Lowery Rd, Morganton, GA, United States, Georgia 30560
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- **Event Name**: Free Church & Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  - **Description**: **Dine-in or Carry Out** Limit of 5 Plates
Note: Event will end early if food supply runs out

We're thankful to have you as neighbors in our community!

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord, Jesus, giving thanks to
  - **Venue**: 5388 Mt. Olive Church Rd, Morganton, NC
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- **Event Name**: Hikes Before Bites
  - **Description**: Before you gobble till you wobble, go on a hike to get your appetite going. Meet at the Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead on Hwy 126. A shuttle to the park will be available if there is interest. Expect 4-5 miles of moderate terrain.
Ages 10
  - **Venue**: 300 Collett St., 28655
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- **Event Name**: Walk Through Bethlehem | Free Community Event!
  - **Description**: Walk Through Bethlehem | Free Community Event! 

Bring your family and friends for a special Christmas tradition at Amherst Baptist Church!

Experience the wonder of Bethlehem brought to life! Walk the streets, hear the sounds, and feel the joy of that ni
  - **Venue**: 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-6818, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** Winter Carnival 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:30 pm at Downtown Morganton), Give Cheese A Chance 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Historic Burke County Courthouse Square), Walk Through Bethlehem | Free Community Event! (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-6818, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Morganton this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Give Cheese A Chance 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Historic Burke County Courthouse Square).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Morganton in November 2026?
  - **A:** Winter Carnival 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:30 pm at Downtown Morganton), Give Cheese A Chance 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Historic Burke County Courthouse Square).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Morganton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Morganton include Downtown Morganton, Historic Burke County Courthouse Square, 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-6818, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Morganton include Downtown Morganton, North Carolina, The Meeting Place Mission, Amherst Baptist Church.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Morganton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Morganton.

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