Valle Country Fair

10/21/2026

VCF '26 is exceedingly grateful to our media sponsor MOUNTAIN TIMES PUBLICATIONS for their extraordinary advance promotion and and post-event coverage, which appeared online and in print across their entire spectrum of publications, including the Autumn Times, Ashe Post and Times, Avery Journal, Blowing Rocket, High Country NC, Mountain Times, and their flagship publication, the Watauga Democrat.

Special thanks to Publisher Gene Fowler, Jr., Editor Moss Brennan, and their entire team for their unfailing support of the Valle Country Fair. We value your partnership beyond measure.

And, of course, kudos to HC's own Catherine Morton, the primary writer behind the scenes... VCF couldn't happen without you! Here's a link to her front page cover story in today's edition of the WD:

Live mountain music performances by Avery Junior Appalachian Musicians and traditional dances by the Colombianitas troupe lifted spirits, while children participated in games and enjoyed face painting under improving weather.

10/17/2026

Avery JAM - October 17, 2026

10/16/2026

Our final VCF shout out on High Country Radio... y'all come!

Keith dropped by for one final invitation to the 48th annual Valle Country Fair happening tomorrow from 9 AM - 4 PM on Highway 194 in Valle Crucis!

10/15/2026

Baking Corn Muffins to go with the Chili and Brunswick Stew!

10/15/2026

We are getting ready!

10/15/2026

https://www.wataugademocrat.com/community/how-dan-shepherd-shapes-the-layout-of-the-valle-country-fair/article_7b084400-eeaf-4e00-93d1-7aadf032edb1.html?utm_source=wataugademocrat.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline

Dan Shepherd has been a dedicated volunteer at the Valle Country Fair for 16 years, serving as stage manager, sound engineer, and chairing the event twice, playing a pivotal role in its successful ex*****on.

10/14/2026

https://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/local/appalachian-traditions-take-center-stage-at-the-valle-country-fair/article_ad311071-49b9-49a4-8444-a3befd4872d2.html

The Valle Country Fair in Valle Crucis celebrates Appalachian arts with bluegrass, mountain gospel music, clogging, and traditional dance on October 17, held at the Valle Crucis Conference Center featuring multiple musical groups and cultural performances throughout the day.

10/13/2026

https://www.wataugademocrat.com/mountaintimes/valle-country-fair-welcomes-appalachian-music-legend-jim-lloyd-with-free-performance-at-noon-on/article_543ba3e5-36cc-4b79-8fb5-c8aeb73167b6.html

Enjoy this article from last year. This year's Fair is on October 17!

VALLE CRUCIS — Making his first appearance on October 18 at the Valle Country Fair in

10/12/2026

High Country Radio is broadcasting the Valle Country Fair ALL DAY LONG (6am-6pm) on October 17th! If you can't make it to the event don't miss out on the fun... Listen live across all 4 stations!

WATA 1450AM and 96.5, Highway 106.1 & 102.3, Classic Hits 100.7 and 99.1 & 95.3 and 107.5 The Pulse FM!

10/09/2026

Here is today's MIND YOU BUSINESS program produced by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and moderated by President/CEO David Jackson. It touches on our Valle Country Fair, Wooly Worm, and the impact of the arts as part of our fall economy. Kudos to the VCF Team of Tracey Heiss, Julie Vestal Gates and Rev. Jonathan Colton Chesney for what is, in my opinion, the BEST interview ever broadcast about the fair. Enjoy!

October is PRIME TIME in the High Country for visual wonder, culinary joy, and a genuine connection to all of the good that arts and culture bring to our world.October 17-18th is widely viewed as Peak Weekend in the High Country, both for viewing ...