About Yancey County Fair

The Yancey County Fair in Burnsville celebrates a Black Mountains county where Mount Mitchell — the highest peak east of the Mississippi River at 6,684 feet — towers above Christmas tree farms, apple orchards, and small livestock operations in one of North Carolina's most scenically spectacular High Country counties.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, Christmas tree and apple exhibits, mountain crafts, local food vendors, and an Appalachian fair celebrating the agricultural heritage of the rooftop of the eastern United States.

Visitor Tips

Burnsville is a charming mountain town with an active arts community. Mount Mitchell State Park is accessible via the Blue Ridge Parkway — the summit's views on clear days extend to the horizon in all directions. The Toe River Arts Council and the annual Burnsville Toe River Festival celebrate the county's mountain crafts heritage.

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