Taylorsville Apple Festival (36th Annual)

About

Held annually on the third Saturday of October in downtown Taylorsville, the 36th annual festival features more than 400 booths offering food, apple products, crafts, artisanal items, novelties, and services. The event draws an estimated 35,000 attendees and includes vendors of all types—food, jewelry, home improvement, medical, boutiques, and more—plus three entertainment stages with county, classic rock, gospel, and children's programming. All proceeds above operating costs go to the Needy Children's Benevolence Fund across Alexander County Schools.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9am-5pm (annual pattern: third Saturday in October)

Venue

Downtown Taylorsville NC 28681

Tags

• craft
• food-trucks
• annual
• family-friendly
• live-music
• fall