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Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
October 5, 2024
The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is a lively event held on the first Saturday in October in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This festival started in 1978 and has grown to attract over 160,000 visitors each year. One unique fact is that it features more than 425 arts and crafts vendors, showcasing local talent and traditions. The festival celebrates the apple harvest from the nearby Brushy Mountains and includes delicious food like fried apple pies and apple cider. Live music fills the air with bluegrass and folk tunes, making it a great day for families and friends to enjoy.