Saturday, October 4, 2025
9 AM to 4 PM
Downtown Park
145 SE Broad St.
Southern Pines, NC
AutumnFest is presented by the
Arts Council of Moore County &
Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
Please thank our generous 2024 Sponsors:
The Arts Council of Moore County & Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept. invite you to the 47th annual AutumnFest in Southern Pines’ beautiful downtown park for a family-friendly arts & crafts fair experience. From what began in 1978 as a small, intimate event has become one of Moore County’s most popular annual festivals. Enjoy 100+ booths of handmade arts & crafts, delicious food, live entertainment, and more.
As plans for AutumnFest are finalized, we invite attendees to save the date (Oct. 4, 2025), and vendors to apply for a space as soon as the application is available. Space is limited, so don’t wait too long!
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Vendor Information
To become an AutumnFest vendor, you must fill out an application to be accepted into the festival. Priority will be given to vendors of art & crafts (handmade items) and food. The AutumnFest Committee will select vendors with the goal to give festival attendees an authentic arts & craft fair experience. For more details on becoming a vendor, see the Vendor Information below.
Vendor Application (online & for download) will be available by April 15, 2025
Arts & Crafts & Food vendors may apply starting April 15, 2025.
All other vendors (commercial & nonprofits) may apply after August 1, 2025 (Space permitting).
Rules & Guidelines for Vendors:
- All vendors must submit a completed application to be accepted into AutumnFest.
- Booths are assigned first-come-first-serve.
- Vendor notification of booth acceptance begins August 1 and we accept applications up until August 31.
- If you rep a direct sales company (e.g. Scentsy, Color Street, Mary Kay, etc.), you must select a Commercial space, which will be available starting Aug. 1.
- Booth assignments & check-in information for all vendors will be sent out after September 5, 2025.
- AutumnFest is held rain or shine. No refunds.
- Booths for food, commercial & nonprofit vendors are limited.
- Political vendors are no longer accepted. See “Rules & Regulations for Vendors & Attendees” below.
- Southern Pines Police & Fire Departments will be on site for the safety of all.
- See Vendor Application for complete list of requirements.
For all AutumnFest Vendor questions, contact:
Bridgett Sampson – Senior & Special Events Coordinator
Southern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
910-692-7376 | BSampson@SouthernPines.net
Important links for Food Vendors:
Application form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Vendor
Exemption form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Permit
Southern Pines Fire Safety Standards
AutumnFest Vendor Map (2025 Map Coming Soon)
Entertainment Information
Entertainment at AutumnFest is chosen by the AutumnFest Committee with the goal to feature local and regional performers and groups that will appeal to a broad family audience.
2025 SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED
For all AutumnFest Entertainment questions, contact:
Heather Weeks, Youth Program Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Heather@MooreArt.org
Sponsorship Information
With over 5,000 people in attendance, AutumnFest is a great opportunity to share your business or organization’s information with our festival attendees.
For all AutumnFest Sponsorship questions, contact:
Ray Owen, Development Director
Arts Council of Moore County
910-692-2787 | Ray@MooreArt.org
Rules & Regulations for Vendors & Attendees
- Pets – Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend AutumnFest, but they must remain on a leash. (Southern Pines Ordinance 99.12)
- Smoking/Alcohol/Narcotic Drugs – Tobacco & nicotine delivery products, alcohol, & drugs are not allowed on any Town of Southern Pines property. (Southern Pines Ordinance 97.02 & 99.08)
- Weapons – Firearms, archery equipment, slingshots, paint ball guns, air guns, or other similar devices are not allowed unless the weapon is a lawfully possessed concealed weapon. (Southern Pines Ordinance 99.04 & 130.23)
- Skateboards/Skates/Bicycles – Skateboards, roller blades, bikes, & other wheeled vehicles, except for wheelchairs & strollers, are not allowed at AutumnFest. (Southern Pines Ordinance 70.07 & 70.08)
- Non-sanctioned Activities – Unauthorized activities, such as selling, busking, advertising, & distributing information by strolling through the park, are not allowed at AutumnFest. (Southern Pines Ordinance 99.05 & 99.06)
- Political Vendors – We no longer accept political vendors, as politics does not fit into AutumFest’s goal to present vendors of handmade arts & crafts, food, & live entertainment in an atmosphere that is enjoyed by all. Accepted vendors include, but aren’t limited to, food, fine art, pottery, woodworking, metal, glass, fiber, photography, leather, jewelry, mixed media, & other handmade items.
- Drones – Unauthorized drones or other UAVs are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Fireworks – Unauthorized fireworks are not allowed at AutumnFest.
- Photography Policy – Please respect the original work of the artists. Taking photos without asking & receiving permission is not allowed at AutumnFest. Ask before snapping a photo!
Violations to these rules may result in being asked to leave the park & possibly banned from attending or participating in AutumnFest in the future.
10a-2p – The Scrap Exchange on the single tennis court – For ages 4 & up
Promoting creativity, environmental awareness & community through reuse since 1991, The Scrap Exchange collects materials from individuals, businesses, industries, & municipal sources & distribute those materials through a retail store in Durham, NC, as well as through workshops, parties, & events across the southeast. They arrive with a van full of reusable crafting materials, lots of crafting supplies, & a team of expert scrappers to guide your children in making their own creations. Help us welcome The Scrap Exchange as they return to AutumnFest & share in the excitement of creative reuse! Learn more at www.ScrapExchange.org.