Folk School 50th Annual Fall Festival
The Folk School Fall Festival returns this year on October 3 and 4, bringing more than 13,000 visitors from across the Southern Appalachian region to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity.
The festival will feature three outdoor vendor areas–both juried and non-juried–set against the backdrop of the Folk School’s 270-acre campus. This year, enjoy 240 craft vendors, 27 food vendors, and nearly 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Two music and dance stages will showcase dozens of local and regional performers.
Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults (18 and up), $10 for ages 12-17, Seniors (65+), and veterans and free for children 12 and under. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the festival gates. Gate admission tickets are $15 for adults (18 and up), $12 for ages 12-17, Seniors (65+), and veterans, and free for children 12 and under.
Fall Festival commemorative t-shirts and items will be available to purchase from the…
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: 12. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 4, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.folkschool.org. Forge After Dark: Blacksmithing Evening Event
Join us for Forge After Dark
Get ready for a night of magic and blacksmithing at Forge After Dark! Watch Master Blacksmiths at Work , Live Music , Live Blacksmithing Demos , Family-Friendly Fun , Sip on Hot Chocolate and Cider , See Auction Prep in Action, It's an event the whole family can enjoy. So mark your calendar and let's gather for a night of enchantment and community. See you there!
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: Free. Folk School Locations: Clay Spencer Blacksmith Shop: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.folkschool.org.