Dan Loggins

As The Local Agent for State Farm, let me just say—October has finally graced us with its presence 🍂🍁, bringing cooler weather 🧥 and those oh-so-predictable falling leaves 🍃. Because nothing screams “fun” like spending hours raking leaves just to have them magically reappear. So why not skip the backache and call us 📞 for a complete insurance review instead? After all, who doesn’t want a side of paperwork with their pumpkin spice latte? 🎃📝

🍂 Fall Festivals in Wonderful North Carolina 🍂

North Carolina in the fall is basically nature’s way of showing off with crisp air, bright leaves, and festivals that scream small-town charm (and by scream, I mean politely whisper). If you want family fun, quirky traditions, and enough charm to make you question moving to the city, pencil these in:

🎃 Fall Fest at Oakview Recreation Center, Oct 4, 11 AM–3 PM in High Point, NC. Expect fun activities that will keep the kids entertained while you pretend to enjoy the chaos. Hosted by High Point Parks & Recreation. 🍁

🎭 Groundhog Day the Musical at High Point Theatre, Oct 10-12. Because nothing says “fall” like watching a groundhog sing and dance its way through predicting the weather. Multiple showtimes for your scheduling convenience. 🎶

🍂 Fall Harvest in the Historical Park at High Point Museum, Oct 11, 11 AM–4 PM. Watch costumed interpreters demonstrate how to salt, smoke, and pickle your way through history. It’s FREE and all ages are welcome—because who doesn’t want to learn how to preserve food the old-fashioned way? 🥒🔥

🦪 NC Oyster Festival – Ocean Isle Beach Oct 18–19, 2025 | Town Center Park, Ocean Isle Beach Seafood lovers, rejoice! The 44th Annual Oyster Festival offers fresh local oysters, live music, arts and crafts, and enough coastal flavor to make you forget about your diet. Bring an appetite—and maybe some antacids.

🐛 Woolly Worm Festival – Banner Elk Oct 18–19, 2025 | Downtown Banner Elk Only in North Carolina can you watch fuzzy caterpillars race to predict the winter forecast. Yes, you read that right. With 150+ vendors, live entertainment, and children’s games, this festival is the perfect blend of adorable and downright weird.

🎶 Carrboro Music Festival – Carrboro Downtown Carrboro The official website might be down (because why not?), but this beloved festival typically brings dozens of bands to stages all over town. From jazz to rock to folk, it’s free, it’s local, and it’s your chance for some spontaneous dance moves.

🍁 Why It Matters

Fall in North Carolina isn’t just about football and leaves—it’s about awkwardly bumping into neighbors, celebrating local quirks, and making memories you’ll probably forget by next year. Whether you’re chasing woolly worms, shucking oysters, or dodging mules, there’s joy (and maybe a little chaos) waiting for you this season.

👉 So, which festival are you pretending you’ll visit this fall?