The High Country NC Mountains Fall Festivals 2023 are known for spectacular fall leaf color, so it only makes sense that the outdoor fall festivals are just as popular!  Here is a list of festivals and events happening near Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, West Jefferson and Wilkesboro:

• ANTLERS & ACORNS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
  10/4-10, 2023: Downtown Boone NC
  An inaugural festival featuring small concerts, film, art and more. Click HERE

• THE WEST JEFFERSON HAUNTED FACTORY
  TBA
  The only haunted house attraction in West Jefferson featuring actors. 

• TERROR BY THE RIVER & WONDERLAND ESCAPE ROOM
  TBA
  Wahoo's New River Outpost, Todd
  Fun for everyone including: bonfire's, s'more's, cornhole, music, pumpkin carving, picture prop's, indoor snack and gift shop and much more. Wonderland Escape Room: Like Alice you followed the white rabbit and fell into a rabbit hole, finding yourself stuck in a place called wonderland.
  
  
  
• Hillside Horror
  TBA
  Roaring River (Near Wilkesboro)
  Take a hayride into the darkness and escape at Hillside Horror if you dare.  For more information, click HERE
  
  

• FALL COLOR HIKES
  Every October Wed & Fri @ 10am
  Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
  Learn the science behind leaf color and what local fauna are up to in the fall. Call 828-387-3003
  
  

• AUTUMN ART IN THE PARK
  10/07, 10-5
  Park Ave, Blowing Rock
  Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.

• FALL COLOR RAMBLE
  TBA
  Grandfather Mountain, Linville Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock
  Guests can enjoy 20-minute guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors

• STORYTELLING SATURDAY
  10/01, 1pm
  Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock
  Enjoy Jack Tales and traditional Appalachian stories passed down from generations told by storytellers. Admission is included in the price of your Mystery Hill ticket

• FALL FESTIVAL
  TBA
  Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
  Guided hikes, fall crafts and fun!

• OKTOBERFEST
  10/7-8, 10-5
  Sugar Mountain Resort
  Features live music, arts & crafts, bavarian food, a children's area, and fall color scenic lift rides! 

• CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS
  TBA
  Wilkes Heritage Museum
  Enjoy legends of the past and stories of ghosts in the present.  Tours are $10. To reserve, call 336-667-3171
  
  

• HALLOWEEN PARTY & TRAIL or TREAT
  TBA
  Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
  Zombies are everywhere! Stock up on candy from our trail or treat and then head out on the haunted trail.
  
  
• West Park After Dark
  TBA
  West Park, North Wilkesboro
  Drive-in movies: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "COCO" Advanced registration required via FB @WilkesNC Tourism