TOPSAIL BEACH, NC – For the 35th year, art and music lovers will gather in Topsail Beach, NC at the Autumn with Topsail Festival for Arts, Food & Beach Music! The festival takes place, rain or shine, Oct.18 From 5:00-8:30 p.m., Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. Proceeds from the festival support the Historical Society of Topsail Island, a non-profit organization that owns and operates the Historic Assembly Building and the Missiles & More Museum.  

Autumn with Topsail kicks off the festivities Friday night with live music, food, libations, and fun. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. The Notorious Clam Slammers, sponsored by The Locals, take the stage at 6:00 p.m., Food trucks, and the Beer & Wine garden will be open. Please note that the craft vendors are not open on Friday night.

Saturday and Sunday the festival will feature regional arts and crafts from various categories including oils, acrylic, charcoal, photography, ceramics, glass, metal, pottery, woodworking, leather, fiber, wool, musical instruments, jewelry, and much more. The festival selects the best artisans for your shopping pleasure. 

Landmark Sotheby International Realty & Landmark Vacation Rentals will host the Autumn with Topsail Stage as our premier sponsor!

·         Friday: 6:00-8:30 p.m. The Notorious Clam Slammers

·         Saturday: Noon-3:00 p.m. The Carolina Band, 5:00-8:00 p.m. North Tower Band

·         Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Catalinas 

In addition to art and live music, a wide selection of food vendors are on the festival grounds. Snacks and sweets will be available alongside traditional options. There are always plenty of tables and chairs for diners to relax and enjoy their food along with a drink from our popular beer & wine tent!  

Start your festival day with a pancake breakfast hosted by The Kiwanis Club of the Topsail Island Area: Saturday from 7:30 am-10:30 am & Sunday from 8:00 am-10:30 am inside the Assembly Building on the festival grounds.

For the Kiddos: Inside the Assembly Building are children’s arts and crafts including seashell critters, beaded bracelets and necklaces, origami, and more!  On the grounds is a bouncy town, with houses, slides, and all things bouncy for just $2 per child 12 and under.  

Get your bid in at the Silent Auction inside the Historic Assembly Building! Alongside the beach getaways, gift baskets, and more donated by local families and businesses, our artisans will also donate an item from their booths! Bidding ends on Sunday at 2 pm! 

No need to stand in line at the gate --Purchase your tickets in advance online at Eventeny:https://www.eventeny.com/events/2024-autumn-with-topsail-festival-9893/  Admission is $7 for One-Day adults (13+), $12 for Two-Day adults (13+), or $18 for Three-Day adult (13+)  Children 12 and under are admitted free. Active-Duty Military & Veterans tickets are $5 per day with valid ID and are only available at the gate with a discount.

Coolers and Weapons are Prohibited. Service animals only. Shuttle buses are available from all designated AWT parking areas. Limited wheelchair-accessible parking is located on  S. Anderson Avenue between the Operation Bumblebee Tower and Guest House Topsail (formerly The Main Street Inn). The passenger drop-off zone is the main Festival Entrance on S. Anderson Ave. 

For additional information visit us on Facebook or the AWT website: www.autumnwithtopsail.com or www.topsailhistoricalsociety.org  Visit www.missiliesandmoremuseum.org for museum hours and info.