Sat., October 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Park
145 SE Broad Street
Southern Pines, NC
Presented by
Arts Council of Moore County
Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
The Arts Council of Moore County & Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept. invite you to the annual AutumnFest in beautiful downtown Southern Pines, NC 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 festivals. Enjoy 100+ booths featuring talented artists, creative crafters, handmade artisans, delicious food, & live entertainment.
As plans for AutumnFest 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. Vendor space is limited, so don’t wait too long!
Sponsored by
Vendor Information
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & CRAFTERS
To become an AutumnFest vendor, you must fill out an application and be accepted into the festival. Priority will be given to applications for artists, crafters, handmade artisans, and food that meet the goal to give AutumnFest attendees an authentic, family-friendly, arts & craft fair experience. For more details on becoming a vendor, see the information below.
Application to Pay by Cash/Check – Will be available by noon on May 4 Online Application to Pay by Credit Card – Will be available by noon on May 4Guidelines for Vendors:
- AutumnFest is held rain or shine. No refunds.
- All vendors must submit a completed application to be accepted.
- Booths are assigned first-come-first-serve.
- Vendor notification of acceptance begins Aug. 1 & we accept applications up until Aug. 31.
- Booths for non-arts & food vendors are very limited.
- If you rep a direct sales company (e.g. Scentsy, Color Street, Mary Kay, etc.), you must select “All Other Booths.”
- Booth assignments & check-in information for all vendors will be sent out after Sep. 8.
- 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 Depts. will be on site for everyone’s safety.
- See Vendor Application for complete list of requirements.
- See all Rules & Regulations for Vendors & Attendees below.
AutumnFest Vendor questions:
Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
910-692-7376
Important links for Food Vendors:
Moore County Temporary Food Vendor Application
Exemption for Moore County Temporary Food Vendor Permit
Southern Pines Fire Safety Standards
Entertainment Information
2026 SCHEDULE
2026 AutumnFest Entertainment to be determined.
AutumnFest entertainment is chosen with the goal to feature local and regional performers that will appeal to a broad family audience.
AutumnFest Entertainment questions:
Heather Weeks
Youth Program Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Heather@MooreArt.org
Sponsor Information
LOOK COOL IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS
With thousands in attendance, AutumnFest is a great opportunity to share your business or organization’s information with our festival attendees.
AutumnFest Sponsorship questions:
Ray Owen
Development Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Ray@MooreArt.org
Rules & Regulations for AutumnFest Vendors & Attendees
- Pets – Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend AutumnFest, but they must remain on a leash.
- Non-sanctioned Activities – Unauthorized activities (e.g. selling, busking, advertising, distributing information by strolling through the park) are not allowed during AutumnFest.
- Non-Arts & Crafts Vendors – AutumnFest is an arts & crafts festival, therefore we only accept NON-arts & crafts vendors (nonprofit, commercial, political, religious, social, etc.) on a first come, first served basis if space is available after August 1, 2026. [NOTE: Individual political candidates may only distribute information from within their party’s booth, if their party has a booth.]
- False Information on Application – Being dishonest on your application may result in jeopardizing future participation in AutumnFest.
- Smoking/Alcohol/Narcotic Drugs – Tobacco & nicotine delivery products, alcohol, & drugs are not allowed on any Town of Southern Pines property.
- Skateboards/Skates/Bicycles – Skateboards, roller blades, bikes, & 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 it 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 & receiving permission is not allowed at AutumnFest. Ask before snapping a photo!
Violations to these rules may result in law enforcement involvement, fines, & future participation in AutumnFest.
The AutumnFest Committee is responsible for all final decisions in vendor selection & booth placement. The AutumnFest Committee is made up of staff & volunteers of the Arts Council of Moore County & the Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Department.