2025 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival

September 27, 2025 from 1-7 pm

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS for our 2025 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival!

The Festival will be September 27, 2025 from 1-7 pm!

SUBMIT YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION HERE!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Need volunteer hours for a resume or school project? We’ll sign off!

We need volunteers for:

  • Vendor Assistance - loading, unloading, packing, grabbing water, etc.

  • Child Supervision - at our KidZone; general supervision; refilling bubble trays, etc.

  • Museum Assistance - giving information and directions, taking down emails, assisting Museum Staff with random tasks.

  • Parking Direction - Keeping the parking lot flowing in an organized and orderly manner.

Volunteers will receive a Museum Pass for the 2026 season and 2 General Admission Ticket Vouchers for the 2026 Season of Horn in the West.

Person dressed in historical costume stirring a large pot over an open fire outdoors. Hickory Ridge is a hands-on 18th-century history museum in Boone, NC for families and kids.
People browsing jewelry items at a historical museum fair. The display features jewelry, flags, and historical memorabilia on a wooden wall. Hickory Ridge is a hands-on 18th-century history museum in Boone, NC for families and kids.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ALL DAY: Apple butter making, pumpkin painting, corn shuck doll making, candle-dipping, hatchet throwing, weaving, spinning demonstrations, self-guided cabin tours, and vendors.

1-2 pm: The Junaluska Heritage Association presents the Junaluska Community of Boone, North Carolina with Ms. Lynn Patterson

2-2:30 pm: Kid's Costume Contest

2:30-3 pm: Pet Costume Contest

3:30-5:30 pm: Orville Hicks Storytelling & South Arts Master Traditional Artist: Mary Greene

Traditional ballads, folk songs, instrumentals, and a touch of storytelling

5:30-7 pm: Open Old-Time Jam Session

All local musicians are invited to join!

2025 Vendors

  • A food truck designed to look like a wooden barn with signage for a deli, sandwiches, and a ham shop. Social media details Facebook and Instagram are displayed on the side.

    The Ham Shoppe

    Locally owned and operated sandwich truck opened in 2024 that seeks to honor the legacy of The Ham Shoppe, a beloved local institution for over 25 years.

    originalhamshoppe.com

  • Young woman with purple hair and earrings in an art studio with paintings and a green leafy plant behind her.

    Hannah Little Art

    Earrings, Stickers and prints!

    https://www.hannahlittleart.com/

  • A market with multiple white tents on an outdoor street with a blue sky and scattered clouds, featuring a tent labeled 'Mobile Baby Base Camp' promoting convenience and comfort for breastfeeding.

    Mobile Baby Base Camp

    AppHealthCare provides a comfortable space for breast/chestfeeding parents and also a space to change a diaper and/or calm a child. This tent is unmanned and private!

  • Boy Scouts Troop

    Selling FRESH apple cider!

  • Smiling woman with curly hair holding a black mug in a kitchen.

    Zyndl

    Zyndl is a small-batch handmade business specializing in candles, wax melts, and home décor. Using natural materials like coconut apricot wax, wooden wicks, and handcrafted vessels, each item is designed to feel cozy, bold, and elevated. Products include jar candles, wax melts, handmade trays, gift sets, and market-only exclusives.

    https://shop.zyndl.com/

  • Abigail Knight Art

    Artist Abigail Knight brings whimsical and nature-inspired artwork to life through original paintings and prints. She also hosts the festival’s pumpkin painting station and will offer a selection of her work for purchase during the event.

  • A man with a beard and mustache wearing a cowboy hat, a gray blazer, and a checkered shirt, standing outdoors in front of a log cabin.

    Michael Hardy

    Michael Hardy is an award-winning independent scholar and the author of 29 books on Southern Appalachia, North Carolina, and Civil War history. A frequent guest speaker, educator, and historian, he brings decades of experience and storytelling to our festival.

    https://www.michaelchardy.com/

  • Wild Moon Wearables LLC

    Wild Moon Wearables creates one-of-a-kind Appalachian-inspired apparel rooted in heritage and comfort. Each piece is handmade from upcycled and nostalgic fabrics like flannel and denim. Offerings include unique crewneck sweatshirts such as “These Mountains Made Me,” “Granny Witch Magic,” and “Wild. Rooted. Magic.”

    https://www.wildmoonwearables.com

  • A woman with pink and purple hair wearing colorful glasses and jewelry, smiling in front of a vibrant floral background.

    Misty Mountain Studio

    Misty Mountain Studio features hand-carved luminaries, vases, and bee-themed pottery pieces. Each ceramic work is individually crafted and ranges in size and price, offering both functional and decorative options for art lovers.

    https://www.instagram.com/misty_mountain_studio

  • A woman with glasses, wearing a plaid shirt, kneels next to a large white dog with icy blue eyes, at an outdoor market stall displaying hats and accessories. The woman is smiling and hugging the dog, which is wearing a harness. The background shows a white tent and colorful clothing hanging on a rack.

    Attagirl Boutique

    Attagirl Boutique designs and sells handcrafted accessories for both pets and people. Shop dog bandanas and bowties, as well as scrunchies, quilted makeup bags, and more—each made with care and personality.

    https://www.facebook.com/attagirlboutiqueboone/

  • Display of Soulshine Carolina cocktail infusion kits on a wooden table at an outdoor market, with fall leaves, a pumpkin, and bottled ingredients, under a yellow banner with the website.

    Soulshine Carolina

    Soulshine Carolina offers Southern-inspired cocktail infusion kits designed for modern palates. Each kit features curated ingredients that add charm and flavor to any gathering or gift.

    https://soulshinecarolina.com/

  • A table displaying various colorful fabric hair bows with different patterns such as floral, polka dots, chevron, and superhero themes, each attached to a brown paper backing with prices.

    Beech Creek Designs

    Beech Creek Designs offers a colorful assortment of handmade goods including beaded bracelets, hair clips, ornaments, keychains, and earrings—each item crafted with detail and charm.

  • Scenic view of mountains with autumn foliage, rocky foreground, and a sunset sky with clouds.

    Craig West Photography

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of North Carolina through the landscape photography of Craig West, LLC. From the winding brilliance of the Linn Cove Viaduct at peak fall color, to the sun-soaked ridges of Doughton Recreation Area, to the dramatic skies surrounding Bodie Island Lighthouse, each image captures the natural wonder of our state in striking detail. Visit Craig’s booth to explore fine art prints perfect for your home, office, or gift-giving—and bring a piece of the Blue Ridge and Outer Banks home with you.


    http://www.etsy.com/shop/craigwestphotography