The fall season is the perfect time to pack your bags and head on over for an amazing escape complete with festivals, plays, delicious food, comfy accommodations, and more!
FALL ITINERARY
Fall Weekend with Friends
Day One
Stop 1 | Airbnb or Hotel Check-in
Settle into one of many Airbnbs in and around Sanford including a beautiful home built in 1910. Reserve the lower level to enjoy a wrap-around porch and a private entrance leading into a grand foyer, living room, and kitchen. Best of all, this gorgeous place is only four blocks from downtown shopping, restaurants, Temple Theatre, and more. If you prefer a hotel stay, find all our hotel brands and partners here.
Stop 2 | Fall Festivals & Events
Kick off your weekend trip by visiting one of the many festivals and events Sanford has planned all season long. Come experience it all from music festivals to haunted pub crawls.
• Gross Farms Fall Activities – Sept. 13 - Nov. 2
• Carolina Indie Fest – Sept. 26-27
• Triple Crown Car Show – Oct. 4
• Downtown Sanford StreetFest – Oct. 11
• Boo and Brew Ghost Tours – Oct. 24-25; 30-31
Stop 3 | Late Night at Local Joe's
For over 20 years, this local pub and restaurant has offered locals and visitors a friendly spot to relax, grab a beer or cocktail, and chow down on delicious wings, burgers, and pizza.
Settle into one of many Airbnbs in and around Sanford including a beautiful home built in 1910. Reserve the lower level to enjoy a wrap-around porch and a private entrance leading into a grand foyer, living room, and kitchen. Best of all, this gorgeous place is only four blocks from downtown shopping, restaurants, Temple Theatre, and more. If you prefer a hotel stay, find all our hotel brands and partners here.
Stop 2 | Fall Festivals & Events
Kick off your weekend trip by visiting one of the many festivals and events Sanford has planned all season long. Come experience it all from music festivals to haunted pub crawls.
• Gross Farms Fall Activities – Sept. 13 - Nov. 2
• Carolina Indie Fest – Sept. 26-27
• Triple Crown Car Show – Oct. 4
• Downtown Sanford StreetFest – Oct. 11
• Boo and Brew Ghost Tours – Oct. 24-25; 30-31
Stop 3 | Late Night at Local Joe's
For over 20 years, this local pub and restaurant has offered locals and visitors a friendly spot to relax, grab a beer or cocktail, and chow down on delicious wings, burgers, and pizza.
Day Two
Stop 1 | Farmer’s Market
Shop fresh produce, preserves, and more from local farms. Come meet your local farmers and artisans and celebrate NC agriculture and craftsmanship at the market!
Stop 2 | Dinner at Smoke & Barrel
At this unique neighborhood pub, folks crave the slow-cooked smoked pork, savor the beef brisket, and take delight in live music and drinks.
Stop 3 | Temple Theatre
Catch a hilarious and heartwarming performance of The Addams Family at Temple Theatre. This musical comedy brings the iconic, spooky family to life with original songs, witty humor, and endless laughs. Follow Wednesday Addams as she surprises her parents with a love story they never saw coming. Keep an eye on the calendar for a full season of exciting shows and special performances.
Shop fresh produce, preserves, and more from local farms. Come meet your local farmers and artisans and celebrate NC agriculture and craftsmanship at the market!
Stop 2 | Dinner at Smoke & Barrel
At this unique neighborhood pub, folks crave the slow-cooked smoked pork, savor the beef brisket, and take delight in live music and drinks.
Stop 3 | Temple Theatre
Catch a hilarious and heartwarming performance of The Addams Family at Temple Theatre. This musical comedy brings the iconic, spooky family to life with original songs, witty humor, and endless laughs. Follow Wednesday Addams as she surprises her parents with a love story they never saw coming. Keep an eye on the calendar for a full season of exciting shows and special performances.
Day Three
Stop 1 | Lunch at Ron's Barn
Dig into smoky barbecue, fresh seafood, and classic Southern sides at this family-friendly favorite. With a casual vibe and hearty portions, it’s the perfect spot to refuel before your afternoon adventures.
Stop 2 | Afternoon Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Make your way over to Gross Farms for fall delights and wholesome family fun! Start by getting lost in the largest corn maze in all of Lee county, spanning a 10-acre field. Once you’re free of the maze, the farm’s pumpkin patch greets you with gorgeous gourds of all shapes and sizes. End a perfect evening with a hayride around the property, bundled up next to loved ones in the crisp fall air.
Dig into smoky barbecue, fresh seafood, and classic Southern sides at this family-friendly favorite. With a casual vibe and hearty portions, it’s the perfect spot to refuel before your afternoon adventures.
Stop 2 | Afternoon Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Make your way over to Gross Farms for fall delights and wholesome family fun! Start by getting lost in the largest corn maze in all of Lee county, spanning a 10-acre field. Once you’re free of the maze, the farm’s pumpkin patch greets you with gorgeous gourds of all shapes and sizes. End a perfect evening with a hayride around the property, bundled up next to loved ones in the crisp fall air.
