Autumn Art & Plant Festival - Presented by The Wake Forest Garden Club

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 the

Wake 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