EVENTS

JOHN C. CAMPBELL FALL FESTIVAL

Brasstown, NC 

October 5-6, 2024

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John C. Campbell Folk School attracts thousands to their campus for their annual Fall Festival, a celebration of Appalachian craft, culture, and heritage.  Talelnted artist demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts, and visitors can stroll the wooded paths to find craft items for sale.  Music and dance performances include bluegrass, folk, and roots music.  Cloggers entertain the crowd while food vendors satisfy their tastebuds.  Children will find many activities to excite them.  ARFS will be there raising funds for those who care for animals with in distress.

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PUNKIN CHUNKIN FESTIVAL

Brasstown, NC

October  19-20, 2024

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The Punkin Chunkin Festival is held at 811 Settawig Road in Brasstown, NC.  If you have never seen a pumpkin fly, Punkin Chunkin is your chance. From 1:00-4:00 on both days, catapults, air cannons, trebuchets and other powerful machines toss pumpkins up to several thousand feet in a battle between champion Pumpkin Chunkers.  Thousands of people come every year to see this popular harvest festival in Western North Carolina near Hayesville.  In addition to the pumpkin throwing, there will be pie-eating contests, live entertainment, food and craft vendors.  Animal Rescue Financial Support (ARFS) will be there raising money to financially suport needy animals and those who care for them.