Morning air becomes crisp and fresh as summer slides into autumn. Silently the mountains begin to bedazzle their bright fall colors signaling the ripening of the season’s apple crop. And, now that the harvest is complete, it’s a time to celebrate!

The annual Apple Harvest Festival returns to historic downtown Waynesville October 16, 2010. Enjoy true Appalachian hospitality as this friendly mountain community opens its arms to embrace the harvest tradition and share the excitement with its neighbors. Main Street is dedicated solely to local food vendors and crafters demonstrating and selling their handmade crafts which is a special highlight of this event.

Traditionally held on the lawn and in front of the county courthouse, the festival has expanded from the Courthouse on downtown’s Main Street to Church Street. Haywood County Apple Growers, food vendors, artists and crafters gather for a glorious day of color to celebrate the fall harvest. There is entertainment all day long that includes local mountain music and dance.

Join The Town of Canton as it holds its 104th Labor Day Celebration
and hosts the oldest Labor Day celebration parade in the South...

A special thank you goes out to Limeade Studio for their fabulous photos.

Thursday September 2nd is the kick-off for a weekend of great fun.  The Canton Recreation Park will host Rides, Food and Craft Vendors, and Entertainment through Monday Sept. 6th.

Adding to that on Saturday there will be a Car Show 10:00am – 2:00pm.  And Heritage Crafts at the armory from 10:00am – 4:00 pm.

Sunday will be filled with Gospel, as four groups will available from 2:00pm until 9:00pm.

Monday September 6th is the Labor Day Parade. The parade starts at 10:00am on Main Street in Canton.  This is the oldest Labor Day celebration parade in the South.

In the photo are dancers from Angie's Dance Academy,  special appearances by "Firedog" and our wonderful farmers and their tractors!

For a complete schedule please visit The Town of Canton.

Haywood County Fair Produce Winners.  We are delighted to bring you a few photos depicting the work of our farmers…  both professional and home.