North Carolina Festivals and Fairs: Fall 2021

Check out a few of the exciting fall festivals and fairs happening around North Carolina this fall.

Rachel Graf
Posted on August 25, 2021

Mark your calendars for these exciting North Carolina festivals and fairs happening across the state this fall.

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Havelock Chili Festival

Havelock

Oct. 15-16, 2021

Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Havelock Chili Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The event kicks off with the wings competition on Friday night. Then, the chili competition takes place Saturday as some of the best red chili cooks from all over the eastern United States gather to compete for the top prize. The event will also include crafts booths and food vendors offering a variety of tasty snacks. The festival takes place at Walter B. Jones Park from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Visit chilifestival.org or call (252) 671-7970 for more details.

See more: Orchard Outing at the Lincoln County Apple Festival

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