28 Sep Alternate Routes to the Folk School Fall Festival
More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the 50th annual Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School on Oct. 3 and 4. Guests are encouraged to plan ahead, allowing extra time for travel, and consider alternate routes when making their way to the Folk School.
The Fall Festival draws visitors from across the region for a weekend celebrating traditional arts, music, and community. With significant traffic expected throughout the weekend, travelers are encouraged to use the following alternate routes to reach the Folk School from surrounding communities.
Alternate routes to the Folk School:
- Old Highway 64 West: For visitors traveling from Murphy, Peachtree, Andrews, Warne, Hayesville, Young Harris, or Hiawassee.
- Settawig Road to Old Highway 64: For visitors traveling from Hayesville.
- Hiawassee Street to Harshaw Road: For visitors traveling from Tennessee, Ranger, or Murphy.
- Highway 129 North to Martins Creek Road to Brasstown Road: For visitors traveling from North Georgia, Bellview, or Martins Creek.
ATMs will be available on campus. For festival information, alternative route details, event schedules, and ticket purchases, see below. All roads lead to the Folk School on Fall Festival weekend. We hope to see you there!
Ticket Information
Advance Admission – Online Ticket:
Adults:$12 | Seniors 65+/Veterans/Ages 12-17: $10 | Under 12: Free
At The Gate Admission:
Adults:$15 | Seniors 65+/Veterans/Ages 12-17: $12 | Under 12: Free
Notice: Online ticketing includes sales tax and additional processing fees. Cash sales, including sales tax, will be available at the gate during the festival. A portion of your ticket price supports our parking volunteers and public safety partners.
Volunteer for this event
Follow the link below to check out the available volunteer shifts and all the great perks that come with helping out!
Perks of volunteering
- 50th Annual Fall Festival T-shirt
- Lunch served in the Dining Hall
- Free admission on the day you volunteer (volunteer for 4+ hours and get in free the next day too!)
About The 50th Annual Fall Festival: October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate Appalachia at our 50th Annual Fall Festival! The Annual Fall Festival, established at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1974, is held each year on the first full weekend in October—this year on October 3-4, 2026.
The event features four outdoor vendor areas – both juried and non-juried – for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year, look forward to 230+ craft vendors and 25+ food vendors, and over 50 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year, visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region – including Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia – to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music and dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition, the Demonstration Stage, along with three other demonstration areas, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices.
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