Autumn Leaves Festival returns Oct. 9-11 in downtown Mount Airy

MOUNT AIRY — Downtown Mount Airy will turn into a three-day fall marketplace Oct. 9-11 when the Autumn Leaves Festival returns with craft vendors, food and live performances.

The official Visit Mayberry listing describes the festival as a showcase for local craftsmanship, including handmade jewelry, pottery and woodwork. It also says visitors can expect food ranging from barbecue to other Southern favorites, along with entertainment for all ages.

The listing shows the festival opening at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, and running until 9 p.m. that day. The event notice identifies the broader festival dates as Oct. 9-11 in downtown Mount Airy and says more than 200 vendors are expected.

For people planning a visit, the practical takeaway is to allow time for a walk through the downtown vendor area and to check the festival’s official information before traveling for any day-specific schedule or parking update.

Source: Reporting is based on Visit Mayberry’s official Autumn Leaves Festival listing, checked Sept. 28, 2026. Original GetStarNews copy; the accompanying art is a detailed illustrative editorial reconstruction, not a documentary photograph.