49th Annual Fall Festival & 100th Anniversary Celebration at John C. Campbell Folk School
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 Sunday Oct 5, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. - Sunday, October 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
Location
John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902
Fees/Admission
Single Day Admission:
Adults:$12
Seniors 65+, Veterans, Ages 12-17: $10
Under 12: Free
Multi Day Flex Pass Admission:
Adults:$22
Seniors 65+/Veterans/Ages12-17: $18
Under 12: Free
Notice: Online ticketing includes sales tax and additional processing fees. Cash sales, including sales tax, will be available at the gate during the festival.
Contact Information
800-365-5724
828-837-2775
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Description
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!
Online tickets are available now!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/fall-festival-oct-4-5-2025-tickets-233419
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.
- Free admission for the day you volunteer
- A commemorative 49th Annual Fall Festival T-shirt
- A complimentary sack lunch
- Volunteer roles range from greeting guests and assisting with traffic flow to supporting logistics throughout the event. Those interested can sign up online here: www.folkschool.org/festivalvolunteer
To learn more about the Fall Festival and this milestone year, visit our website: https://www.folkschool.org/fallfestival
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