Apple Harvest Festival

Named “One of the Best Ten Harvest Festivals in the Nation,” this annual event brings the essence of autumn to downtown Waynesville. The festival is a celebration dedicated to everything pomaceous, featuring apple-themed crafts, food, and beverages alongside craft vendors peddling their wares.Visitors can try their hand at cranking their own ice cream, pressing apple cider, playing play old-fashioned games, and dancing to live music.  » Downtown Waynesville, Main St.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; (828) 456-3021 Ext 1002; www.haywoodchamber.com