In historic downtown Mount Airy, the festival showcases the area’s cultural and musical heritage, featuring old time, bluegrass and gospel music plus unique arts & crafts of more than 250 craftsmen. Don't forget to enjoy "Food for the Soul" - ham biscuits, collard green sandwiches, barbecue, turkey legs, hamburgers & hot dogs, ground steak sandwiches, Amish doughnuts, and so much more!

This year's Autumn Leaves Festival marks the 59th anniversary of one of North Carolina’s longest running and most successful events. It has been consistently ranked as one of the “Top 20 Events” in the Southeast.

Dates & Times

October 10-12, 2025
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 9 pm; Sunday 12 noon - 6 pm

Location

Greater Mount Airy Visitor Center 200 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030

Cost

Free

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Mount Airy Tourism

Surry County

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