Burgaw to Host its Annual Autumn Fest

Burgaw – Mark your calendars for the hometown fall festival of the season! The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is excited to host Autumn Fest again this year, taking place on October 19, 2024, in downtown Burgaw.

This one-day festival is a family-friendly event that will look to attract those of all ages in Burgaw and surrounding areas. Autumn Fest features live music, entertainment, pumpkin decorating, a car show, 5K, a one-mile fun run, craft vendors, kids' activities, food trucks, a kid's costume contest, and more!

“We saw the community come together for a great time at Autumn Fest last October, and we can’t wait to offer even more events this year,” said Jayna Augst, Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Burgaw.

Kids activities include face painting from Funomenal Faces, inflatables from Bounce House Wilmington, a petting zoo from McNally’s Farm, and displays from the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. No Sleeves Magic will also make an appearance for a one-hour magic show.

Featured bands include Massive Grass, located in Burgaw, and Rivermist, based out of Fayetteville.

Registration for craft and non-profit vendors, the 5K, kids one-mile fun run, and car show is available at burgawnc.gov/autumnfest.

Autumn Fest is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Contact the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department for further information at (910)300-6401 or recreation@burgawnc.gov