If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Rutherfordton. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Rutherfordton and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Rutherfordton.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Rutherfordton.
## Food & Drinks Events in Rutherfordton - **Event Name**: Hilltop Fall Festival -2026 - Rutherfordton - **Description**: 🍂 2026 Hilltop Fall Festival 🍂 Join us in Historic Downtown Rutherfordton for one of Western North Carolina's favorite fall traditions! Spend the day exploring beautiful Main Street filled with local artisans, handmade crafts, delicious food, live enter - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 440 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJenuTNLNuF_hkbV-0XTgAgitutoRFWdZCBT4aAK77cOypQiEK7=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLalXzOT1JeDECSpIeFu3v1fO5gYFD_z0QHfNQ0NtuX4DU=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/hilltop-fall-festival-2026-rutherfordton/200030513163649 - **Venue**: 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kYTliNzg1MjAwMmU2MDVjZmYwOTQ0OTE1MDFhZTJhNTNmMTcxMjBhNTdkMjU3YjBjNmQxMmE5Y2I1ODQ0OWVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMDctZGM0ODU4MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyNjYzNDU.avif - **Categories**: festivals, car-shows, fall-festivals, nonprofit, shopping, calendar - **Event Name**: Cars and Coffee Rutherfordton October 2026 - **Description**: October 17th is our next C&C at 9:30AM-12PM You're not alone if you do not know where Central St is! Central St. is where Flyboy's used to be. If you turn onto 1st St, between the Firehouse Inn and the old West & Sons shop, you will drive right u - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/cars-and-coffee-rutherfordton-october-2026/200030428672854 - **Venue**: 151 Central St. Rutherfordton NC 28139 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jODAwMjczNjlkM2MyZTA4MTcyNjA2NDA3OTkxMjU2OTRjMDQwYjI3NmY2OTJkMTI2YjQ1OGQwYTRiYTg3ZGUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI2Mjg2OA.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, photography, dog - **Event Name**: Empty Bowls 2026 - **Description**: Join us at a New Location for Empty Bowls 2026 to enjoy a local food, local art all while supporting Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden!About this EventEmpty Bowls 2026 & NEW LOCATION - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/empty-bowls-2026/100001997773901518 - **Venue**: 246 N Main St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wNWI5YTg0MDVhMDQ1MGVmZGIxODEzOWNiZjMxMGUxY2E0Nzk2ODg2ZDEyY2ViNDY1OWIzMmI3MWJiZmQ4OGNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMyODM4MjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4NTU0NzQ2.avif - **Price**: USD 55 - **Categories**: art, nonprofit ## Trending Events in Rutherfordton - **Event Name**: Hilltop Fall Festival -2026 - Rutherfordton - **Description**: 🍂 2026 Hilltop Fall Festival 🍂 Join us in Historic Downtown Rutherfordton for one of Western North Carolina's favorite fall traditions! Spend the day exploring beautiful Main Street filled with local artisans, handmade crafts, delicious food, live enter - **Venue**: 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/da9b7852002e605cff094491501ae2a53f17120a57d257b0c6d12a9cb58449ee-rimg-w1200-h1007-dc485828-gmir?v=1787266345 - **Event Name**: Hike & Highland Cow tour - **Description**: Meet us at the front porch of the Farm the House, Hike the Pasture, learn about highland cows, pet take pictures, highland cow merchandiseAbout this EventAll of our tours are by Appointment only. Age limit of 12 years an - **Venue**: New Beginnings Historic Farm - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8461fed961cbdfe4335ac2df5ebd3ed6a86ef08d150044c4e063e99b5a9e15c1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc383828-gmir.jpg?v=1789915576 - **Event Name**: Cars and Coffee Rutherfordton October 2026 - **Description**: October 17th is our next C&C at 9:30AM-12PM You're not alone if you do not know where Central St is! Central St. is where Flyboy's used to be. If you turn onto 1st St, between the Firehouse Inn and the old West & Sons shop, you will drive right u - **Venue**: 151 Central St. Rutherfordton NC 28139 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c80027369d3c2e0817260640799125694c040b276f692d126b458d0a4ba87de2-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1788262868 - **Event Name**: Trick or Treat on Main Street - **Description**: Put on your Halloween costumes and join Rutherfordton’s Main Street crew as we trick or treat all up and down the street! Several businesses and organizations will have tables with candy for children and their families on Halloween afternoon. - **Venue**: 132 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6a5c54b1ec58c8d3b8b531bd172f289bb4cf0c5ca58240208463ee7e099d15b4-rimg-w1200-h676-dc983868-gmir?v=1790380561 - **Event Name**: Yoga with Highland Cows - **Description**: Breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy a relaxing yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the farm. And yes… there will be Highland CowsAbout this EventYoga with Highland Cows - **Venue**: New Beginnings Historic Farm - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/279d6655c5e5024a96cfd2546ff62b38a23e1bb8b60a9470f841955f8b44ee4f-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790668874 - **Event Name**: Minted Memories: Haunted Tales of Rutherfordton Walking Ghost Tours - **Description**: 👻 Something spooky is coming to Historic Downtown Rutherfordton… This fall, step beyond the storefronts and into the stories of our past with a guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Rutherfordton! Join us as local history and ghostly tales are b - **Venue**: Main Street Historic District (Rutherfordton, North Carolina) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a6ca1f7b9971688b4413be71ca1caac677852e7ff283a62009e0fe28004358a8-rimg-w851-h315-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1788582897 - **Event Name**: Kinusaiga at Mountain Haze: No-Sew Fabric Art Night - **Description**: Make a piece of fabric art you'll actually want on your wall — no sewing, no experience needed.About this EventEver heard of kinusaiga (絹彩画)? It's a Japanese fabric art where instead of stitching, you tuck small pieces of - **Venue**: Mountain Haze Beer Garden - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/37046702ada3b416b290b91da89f7e399f3b268b76389ec4af0d6b495f889e58-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd85818-gmir.jpg?v=1787796967 - **Event Name**: Jennifer Alvarado Live @ Copper Penny (Rutherfordton) - **Description**: Originally from Hickory, NC and now based in Nashville, TN, the multi-award winning Alvarado is redefining what it means to be a country artist in today’s music scene. With a sound that fuses the heartfelt storytelling of 90’s country with the raw, unfilt - **Venue**: Copper Penny Grill Rutherfordton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8a0e9df5da6afa520dca0850d457568fabf387bc1de1db0f26ecc4e01ac3b347-rimg-w851-h315-dce8e8d8-gmir?v=1785429827 - **Event Name**: C&C Rutherfordton's Night Meet October 2026 - **Description**: We hope to see folks out at our Night Meet! ***NEXT NIGHT MEET: OCTOBER 30TH: 7:00PM-9:00PM*** ***NEXT C&C RUTHERFORDTON: NOVEMBER 14TH: 9:30AM-12:00PM*** Location: The Tom's & Court's St Parking lot. This lot is across from the USPS building in - **Venue**: W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dcec1260b618ef29043e404ad5c0229913b3efad8eadd68b2fd7a12ed3af7676-rimg-w1200-h833-dc182838-gmir?v=1788204610 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Rutherfordton](https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Rutherfordton](https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Rutherfordton](https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/food-drinks--october) - [Food & Drinks Events in November in Rutherfordton](https://allevents.in/rutherfordton/food-drinks--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** Hilltop Fall Festival -2026 - Rutherfordton (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139), Cars and Coffee Rutherfordton October 2026 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 am at 151 Central St. Rutherfordton NC 28139), Empty Bowls 2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at 246 N Main St). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Rutherfordton this weekend October 2–4, 2026? - **A:** Hilltop Fall Festival -2026 - Rutherfordton (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Rutherfordton in October 2026? - **A:** Hilltop Fall Festival -2026 - Rutherfordton (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139), Cars and Coffee Rutherfordton October 2026 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 am at 151 Central St. Rutherfordton NC 28139). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **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 Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton include 129 N. Main St , Rutherfordton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28139, 151 Central St. Rutherfordton NC 28139, 246 N Main St. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton range from USD 55 to USD 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton include MyRutherfordton, Cars and Coffee Rutherfordton, Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Rutherfordton? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Rutherfordton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Spindale](https://allevents.in/spindale/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Lake Lure](https://allevents.in/lake-lure/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Columbus](https://allevents.in/columbus-nc/food-drinks)