Autumn Art & Plant Festival – Presented by The Wake Forest Garden Club
Wake Forest Garden Club
Annual Autumn Art & Plant
Festival on October 17, 2026
The Wake Forest Garden Club is inviting the community to celebrate the beauty of the fall season at its annual Autumn Art & Plant Festival, taking place on
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the beautiful gardens of theWake Forest Historical Museum, located at 414 N. Main Street in Wake Forest.
This family-friendly event has become a favorite local tradition, bringing together community members, artists, gardeners, and visitors for a day filled with art, music, plants, shopping, food, and seasonal fun. Admission is free.
Festival attendees can explore more than 40+ vendors, artists, and plant sellers, offering handcrafted items, original artwork, garden décor, gifts, plants, bulbs, and unique finds. Garden enthusiasts will enjoy browsing specialty growers featuring interesting and hard-to-find selections for home landscapes and gardens.
Visitors can also enjoy live music by My Cousin Skinny from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., adding an energetic soundtrack to the day’s festivities.
Food trucks will be on-site serving a variety of local favorites, and car enthusiasts can admire a Vintage Car Show featuring more than 20+ Classic cars on display. Additional festival highlights include raffle prizes donated by participating artists, vendors, and
local businesses, seasonal displays, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for families and friends to gather and enjoy a beautiful autumn day together.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Wake Forest Historical Museum Gardens and support community projects of the Wake Forest Garden Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to beautification, education, conservation, and community outreach.
The Wake Forest Garden Club has proudly served the community for more than a century, encouraging the love of gardening, supporting civic beautification projects, promoting environmental stewardship, and helping preserve the natural beauty of Wake Forest.
Whether you’re looking for unique artwork, seasonal plants, classic cars, live entertainment, or Simply a relaxing day in the gardens, the Autumn Art & Plant Festival offers something for everyone.
For additional information and festival updates, visit www.wfgardenclub.com.
