Fall Pecan Festivals
Pecan Festivals have started to populate some areas of the south. Although Georgia, New Mexico, and Texas are the largest American producers of pecans they’re not the only states where you’ll find pecan festivals now and throughout the year.
This celebrated soft, sweet nut, perhaps most famous for pralines and pies, can be a great source of healthy fiber and protein as well. So, don’t hesitate to grab several bags from the vendors you’ll come across as you visit their booths and taste the wares. And be sure to be on hand for the pecan toss as well as the crowning of the king and queen of pecans, a rather important event at most pecan fests.
Depending on the size of the celebration, there will be plenty of music and yes – other food to enjoy besides pecans. So come hungry and ready for nutty fun.
North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival - Whiteville, NC - Nov 2 to Nov 2, 2024
Events to kick off the festivities occur throughout the week. Highlights include the Celebrity Queen’s Luncheon, tour of the elegant homes of Whiteville, parade, live entertainment, 5k walk/run, pecan cooking contest, kids block, car show, antique tractor show, art show, and more, plus of course, pecans and other food offerings!
Route 66 Pecan and Music Fest - Claremore, OK - Oct 26 to Oct 27, 2024
Also known as the Route 66 Pecan and Fun Festival. Head to the Nut House for a car show, pecan pie-eating contest, craft show and kids games and activities. There will also be live music.
Groves Pecan Festival - Groves, TX - Oct 10 to Oct 13, 2024
Live music, art, vendors, food, and family from an event that draws over 300,000 visitors. Located in downtown Groves, Texas.
Pecan Festival - Brunswick, MO - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Features a queen contest, Coach E 5k/10K Race, window decorating contest, food, kids activities, parade and more. Since 1980.
Mississippi Pecan Festival - Beaumont, MS - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
Over 250 booths with arts and crafts, antiques, the South’s finest foods, live bluegrass music, demonstrations, raffles and more. Don’t miss the bake-off or pecan pies.
Pecan Fest - Seguin, TX - Oct 29 to Oct 29, 2022
Family friendly event across a variety of venues celebrating the pecan heritage of the community, including a pub crawl, 90 vendors, arts and crafts and more.