Updated for fall 2026.
Fall is the best season in the Triad. The heat finally breaks, the leaves start turning, and every weekend in October has something going on. We pulled together the fall festivals happening around Lexington, Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro and nearby towns this year, with dates checked against each organizer’s own website. When you go, say Mantle sent you!
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Dates and times can change, so check the event’s official page before you head out.
Lexington and Davidson County
Lexington Barbecue Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. · Main Street, Uptown Lexington · Free admission
The big one. Lexington’s famous barbecue festival takes over Main Street with barbecue, vendors and a crowd from all over the state. Get there early for parking. Festival details
Denton FarmPark Fall Festival
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. · 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton · Adults $8, kids 12 and under free
Pumpkin picking, hayrides, train rides, a petting zoo, live bands, inflatables and a kids’ costume contest around 3 p.m. Free trick-or-treating runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Denton FarmPark
Winston-Salem, Kernersville and Clemmons
Carolina Classic Fair
October 2 to 11, 2026 · Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St.
The 144th year of the Triad’s biggest fair, with rides, fair food and more. Fair details and tickets
Kernersville Oktoberfest (21+)
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:30 to 6 p.m. · Körner’s Folly, 401 S. Main St., Kernersville
Local breweries, wineries and German-inspired food, with a self-guided tour of the historic Körner’s Folly house included. This one is adults only: 21 and up, ID required, no exceptions. Tickets and details
Night Watchman Evening Tours at Old Salem
Friday, October 16, 2026, tours from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. · Old Salem, 3 E. Academy St. · $50 per person
A lantern-lit walking tour through Old Salem’s streets, built on true stories from the town’s records. Spots are limited and it’s recommended for ages 10 and up. Old Salem
Greensboro and High Point
Bur-Mil Park Fall Fest
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mill Club Rd., Greensboro
Guilford County Parks and Recreation’s annual fall festival, with local vendors and food vendors in one of Greensboro’s favorite parks. Guilford County Parks
Boo Bash Carnival
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2 to 8 p.m. · High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown
A fall carnival with rides and games at City Lake Park. City of High Point
Looking for Halloween events?
Trunk-or-treats, Boo at the NC Zoo and other Halloween events have their own list: Halloween events and trunk-or-treats in the Triad.
Thinking about making the Triad home?
Festivals like these are a big part of why people love living here. If you’re thinking about moving to the area, start with our guide to relocating to the Triad, or browse homes for sale in High Point.
Buying or selling in the Triad? Talk to a Mantle Realty agent. Local agents who live here and go to these festivals too.
