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Colfax: Persimmon Festival
What: It’s ’simmon season! Honor the native fruit — and traditional farming — at the historic Stafford Farm in Colfax. Enjoy music, arts and crafts vendors, historic demonstrations, food and beverages, and tours of the property.
When: November 2
Where: 558 North Bunker Hill Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
For more information, visit colfaxpersimmonfest.com.
Hampstead: North Carolina Spot Festival
What: Eat a spot fish dinner (complete with hush puppies!) paired with beer or wine at the Spot Festival grounds in Hampstead.
When: November 2
Where: 14221 U.S. 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
For more information, visit ncspotfestival.com.
Asheville: Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
What: A whole bunch of local food truck faves + dozens of regional and national craft breweries = the perfect festival at the Asheville Outlets.
When: November 2
Where: 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
For more information, visit foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
Greenville: Down East Holiday Show
What: Is Halloween too early to think about Christmas? Head to the Greenville Convention Center on October 31 through November 3 to browse more than 180 exhibitors selling handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, food, and more.
When: October 31-November 3
Where: 303 Greenville Boulevard SW, Greenville, NC 27834
For more information, visit greenvilleconventioncenter.com.
Wilson: Whirligig Festival
What: Give this festival a whirl. Check out the late Vollis Simpson’s whimsical sculptures, play carnival games, and enjoy live entertainment in Whirligig Park in Wilson.
When: November 2
Where: 301 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893
For more information, visit whirligigfestivalnc.org.
Dunn: North Carolina Cotton Festival
What: Attend a cotton gin tour, enjoy live entertainment, and browse a classic car show at this festival in downtown Dunn.
When: November 2
Where: Downtown Dunn, NC
For more information, visit nccottonfestival.com.
For our full list of November events, check out our Carolina Calendar.
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