🍂 Fall is in the air and there’s no better time to explore the Triangle than now! From Oktoberfests to harvest markets, carnival rides to live music, our local towns are putting on a show — and you’re invited.
🍂 Raleigh – Fall for Five Points Festival
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Fairview Road, Five Points, Raleigh, NC
Details: A community-driven fall festival celebrating the neighborhoods of Five Points with local vendors, artists, performers, and neighbors.
🍻 Apex – Apex Oktoberfest
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
12:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street
Details: This annual event features food trucks, local breweries, music performances, and a kids zone
🎃 Clayton – Clayton Harvest Festival
Dates: October 23–26, 2025
Location: Downtown Clayton, NC
Details: A multi-day celebration featuring carnival rides, a classic car show, BBQ competition, Latin American Festival, food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment for the whole family.
Official Page: claytonharvestfestival.com
🍂 Smithfield – Oktoberfest & Harvest Market
Date: October 11, 2025
12 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Smithfield, NC
Details: A lively celebration featuring craft beers, German food, traditional pub games, a vendor market, and a Kids Zone.
Official Page: johnstoncountync.org
🍁 Cary – Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm
Dates: October 18 & November 15, 2025
Location: Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary, NC
Details: A sustainable agriculture celebration with local vendors, farm tours, live music, and food trucks.
Official Page: carync.gov/harvest-fest
🍂 Holly Springs – HollyFest
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Details: A free, family-friendly event featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, and local entertainment.
Official Page: hollyspringsnc.gov/356/HollyFest
🐴 Benson – 76th Annual Mule Days
Dates: September 25–28, 2025
Location: Downtown Benson, NC
Details: Parades, rodeo events, carnival rides, live entertainment celebrating mule heritage.
Official Page: townofbenson.com
Please check all venue websites for complete information and further details.