Lincoln County Apple Festival (55th Annual)

About

Celebrating the harvest in Lincoln County since 1972. Largest festival in Lincolnton with 25,000+ visitors. Features five local apple growers, a farmer's market, local talent on two stages, foods that include whole apple pies, kids activities, Apple Queen Pageant, agricultural exhibits (Ag City), and more than 250 vendors with crafts and exhibits. CRAFT, FOOD, AND BUSINESS VENDORS WANTED. Non-profit organization run by volunteer board of directors.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Saturday, September 19, 2026 (annual pattern: third Saturday in September)

Venue

Intersection of Aspen and Main St. (GPS: 115 W Main St.), Downtown Lincolnton NC 28092

Tags

• craft
• food-trucks
• annual
• live-music
• family-friendly
• farmers-market
• agricultural
• fall