Saturday, October 3, 2026
9 AM to 4 PM
Downtown Park
145 SE Broad St.
Southern Pines, NC
AutumnFest is sponsored by:
The Arts Council of Moore County & Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept. invite you to the 49th annual AutumnFest in Southern Pines’ beautiful Downtown Park for a family-friendly arts & crafts fair experience. From what began in 1978 as a small, intimate event has become one of Moore County’s most popular annual festivals. Enjoy 100+ booths featuring talented artists, creative crafters, handmade artisans, delicious food, & live entertainment.
As plans for AutumnFest 2026 are finalized, we invite attendees to save the date (October 3, 2026) and vendors to apply for a space as soon as the application is available in April. Vendor space is limited, so don’t wait too long!
Vendor Information
To become an AutumnFest vendor, you must fill out an application and be accepted into the festival. Priority will be given to artists, crafters, handmade artisans, and food vendors that meet the AutumnFest’s goal for an authentic, family-friendly, arts & craft fair experience. For more details on becoming a vendor, see the Vendor Information below.
Vendor applications will be available by the end of April 2026.
Rules & Guidelines for Vendors:
- AutumnFest is held rain or shine. No refunds.
- All vendors must submit a completed application to be accepted into AutumnFest.
- Booths are assigned first-come-first-serve.
- Vendor notification of booth acceptance begins Aug. 1 and we accept applications up until Aug. 31.
- Commercial vendors are no longer accepted.
- Booth assignments & check-in information for all vendors will be sent out after Sep. 4.
- Booths for food vendors are very limited.
- Being dishonest on your application or misrepresenting what you sell/distribute from your booth may result in the immediate forfeiture of your vendor space, booth fee, & future participation in AutumnFest.
- Southern Pines Police & Fire Departments will be on site for everyone’s safety.
- See Vendor Application for complete list of requirements.
- See Rules & Regulations for Vendors & Attendees below.
For all AutumnFest Vendor questions, contact:
Bridgett Sampson – Senior & Special Events Coordinator
Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
910-692-7376 | BSampson@SouthernPines.net
Important links for Food Vendors:
Application form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Vendor
Exemption form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Permit
Southern Pines Fire Safety Standards
AutumnFest Vendor Map – New map coming for 2026
Entertainment Information
2026 AutumnFest Entertainment to be determined.
AutumnFest entertainment is chosen with the goal to feature local and regional performers and groups that will appeal to a broad family audience.
For all AutumnFest Entertainment questions, contact:
Heather Weeks, Youth Program Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Heather@MooreArt.org
Sponsorship Information
With thousands in attendance, AutumnFest is a great opportunity to share your business or organization’s information with our festival attendees.
For all AutumnFest Sponsorship questions, contact:
Ray Owen, Development Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Ray@MooreArt.org
Rules & Regulations for Vendors & Attendees
- Pets – Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome at AutumnFest, but they must remain on a leash.
- Non-sanctioned Activities – Unauthorized activities (e.g. selling, peddling, busking, and the like) are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Political Booths – We offer one booth per political party (space permitting). Booths for individual candidates are not available.
- False Information on Application – Being dishonest on your application may result in the immediate forfeiture of your vendor space, booth fee, and future participation in AutumnFest.
- Smoking/Alcohol/Narcotic Drugs – Tobacco and nicotine delivery products, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed on any Town of Southern Pines property.
- Skateboards/Skates/Bicycles – Skateboards, bicycles, and other wheeled vehicles, except for wheelchairs & strollers, are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Weapons – Firearms, archery equipment, slingshots, paint ball guns, air guns, or other similar devices are not allowed unless the device is a lawfully possessed concealed weapon.
- Drones – Unauthorized drones or other UAVs are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Fireworks – Unauthorized fireworks are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Photography Policy – Please respect the original work of the artists. Taking photos without asking and receiving permission is not allowed at AutumnFest. Ask before snapping a photo!
Violations to these rules may result in law enforcement involvement, fines, and future participation in AutumnFest.