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Enjoy all things Appalachian at John C. Campbell Folk School’s 47th annual Fall Festival

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The Folk School’s Fall Festival attracts thousands to the school’s scenic Brasstown campus for an extraordinary celebration of Appalachian craft, culture + heritage.

Photo provided by John C. Campbell Folk School

If you love all aspects of Appalachian culture, get your calendars out. John C. Campbell Folk School’s 47th annual Fall Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 7 + Sunday, Oct. 8.

From 10 a.m.-5 p.m each day, festival-goers can:

  • Visit fine craft exhibitors with works for sale
  • See artisans demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts
  • Enjoy spirited music and dance performances as regional artists share old-time, bluegrass, folk, and roots music

Take your pick from 20+ food vendors and bring the whole family.

Get single- or multi-day tickets

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