Autumn is upon us, and with it come fall festivals! Chattanooga has an impressive amount of arts and craft festivals within driving distance to keep you busy all fall long!
Chattanooga Area Fall Festivals
Bell Buckle: October is the most beautiful time of the year in Tennessee. As the trees turn gold and red, signaling the beginning of another fall, in tiny Bell Buckle a sense of expectancy fills the air as the townsfolk begin preparation for the sixty to eighty thousand visitors who travel from all over the US to take part in the Bell Buckle Arts & Crafts Festival held every third weekend in October. This year the festival will be held on October 18th and 19th.
Vintage Market Days of Chattanooga: Vintage Market Days of Chattanooga will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center this year. You can shop at this great event November 7th through the 9th.
New Salem Mountain Festival: Held on October 11th and 12th on Lookout Mountain, approximately 100 talented artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting this year. Each participant is carefully screened to assure good quality products. Exhibits will include pottery, paintings, furniture, wood turning, wood carving, stained glass, jewelry, candles, iron works, wreaths, baskets, leather, purses, quilts, throws, handmade soaps, dog accessories, scarves, needlework, clothing and accessories, fabrics, chimes, jellies, condiments and much more.
Ketner’s Mill: Ketner’s Mill Country Arts and Crafts Fair is two days packed with unique arts and crafts, delicious southern-style foods, live music, and activities for the whole family. Step back in time to see the old mill churn out freshly ground cornmeal, pet farm animals, and see blacksmiths, woodworkers, and other artisans demonstrate their craft. This fair will be held on October 4th and 5th.
East Ridge Fall Festival: The East Ridge Fall Festival will include 150+ vendors, several kids activities, and live music! It will be a great time and you won’t want to miss it! The East Ridge Fall Festival will take place on September 27th and 28th!
Georgia Apple Festival: Welcome to North Georgia! The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends to Ellijay, Georgia every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more, as well as visitors from all over. You can expect over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made, and a parade and antique car show each year. The festival will be held October 11th and 12th, and October 18th and 19th.
Chattanooga Apple Festival: Chattanooga also has an apple festival! Eat fresh apples, enjoy over 175 vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, face painting, and more! It will be held October 18th and 19th.
Apple Festival at the Chattanooga Market: If you can’t get enough apples, you can also check out the special apple festival at the Chattanooga Market! There will be everything apple available from vendors: apple pies, apple butter, apple strudel, and even apple candles & apple scented lotions. This will be taking place on October 5th.
Rock City’s Enchanted Pumpkin Patch: Rock City is hosting this new event this year! Enjoy the beautiful fall views from up top Lookout Mountain while enjoying lighted jack-o’-lantern displays and the enchantment that only Rock City has to offer! There are dates throughout the month of October!
What is your favorite fall festival to attend?
Be sure to check out all our fall posts:
Chattanooga Halloween Events (update coming in October)
Chattanooga Pumpkin Patch Roundup
