Labor Day 2025 Activities in Western North Carolina

Are you still looking for plans this Labor Day? Western North Carolina does not disappoint! From lively street festivals and apple-picking celebrations to mountain crafts, live music, and family-friendly fun, there are plenty of a ctivities to fill your holiday weekend.

Hendersonville

• 79th NC Apple Festival August 29–September 1 | Downtown Hendersonville This beloved annual street fair features apple growers, family activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and the festive King Apple Parade on Labor Day. ncapplefestival.orgNC Tripping
  

Maggie Valley / Waynesville Region

• Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Show August 30–31 | Maggie Valley Wander through one of the Southeast’s largest artisan gatherings. Discover unique pottery, jewelry, yard art, and more from talented makers across the region. NC Trippingwww.visitnc.com
  

Canton

• Annual Canton Labor Day Festival August 31–September 1 | Canton Known as one of the South’s oldest Labor Day celebrations (dating back to 1906), this festival features live music—including a performance by Craig Morgan on August 31—food trucks, local crafts, a car show, and community pride. NC TrippingNC Festivals Recent reports spotlight Canton’s resilience post-Hurricane Helene and celebrate its restored charm—perfect timing for a visit. Southern Living
  

Regional Events Nearby

• Earl Scruggs Music Festival August 29–31 | Tryon Resort, Mill Spring Bluegrass fans, take note—this festival brings stellar acts like Alison Krauss & Union Station, Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Watchhouse, and more in honor of a music legend. NC TrippingFestival Guides and Reviews

  
  

• Mile High Kite & Craft Festival August 30 | Beech Mountain At 5,000 feet elevation, fly kites in open mountain meadows, enjoy a street dance, and take part in family-friendly contests like “best-decorated kite” or “smallest kite.” www.visitnc.com