About the event

Come celebrate fall on island time at the Autumn with Topsail Festival—a three-day sound side tradition that has been bringing art, music, food, and community spirit to Topsail Beach since 1988! Held on the grounds of the Historic Assembly Building, home of the Historical Society of Topsail Island and Missiles & More Museum, this lively festival packs in 100+ regional artists, toe-tapping live music, tasty festival eats, a beer and wine garden, children’s inflatables and crafts, a silent auction, and plenty of coastal charm. Fun fact: it takes more than 300 volunteers each year to make the festival happen—so every bite, beat, booth, and bounce comes with a big helping of community pride!

Dates

Oct 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Oct 18, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

720 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28445, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

FREE Shuttle Service will be provided from various parking areas in Topsail Beach to the Festival Grounds. Limited wheelchair accessible parking and a passenger drop-off area are located at the festival's main entrance on S. Anderson Blvd. Please be aware that only service animals are permitted on the festival grounds.

Health & safety

Only service animals are permitted on the festival grounds. Emotional support, comfort, and therapy animals are not service animals under Title III of the ADA* and are not permitted on the festival grounds. Please leave your pets at home --do not leave your pets in your vehicle. Although it is October, vehicles can become dangerously hot. Weapons and coolers are prohibited on the festival grounds. *For additional information on service and emotional support animals go to:

Tickets

Price: $5.00-30.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes

T-Shirts

T-Shirt Short Sleeve

$34.34

Includes Base Price: $25.00, Processing fees: $2.34, Organizers' fees: $7.00

Organizers' Fees

This is a custom fee created by the event organizer. Please contact the event organizer if you have additional questions.

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

T-Shirt Long Sleeve

$39.65

Includes Base Price: $30.00, Processing fees: $2.65, Organizers' fees: $7.00

Organizers' Fees

This is a custom fee created by the event organizer. Please contact the event organizer if you have additional questions.

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Tickets

One Day Ticket

$7.77

Includes Base Price: $7.00, Processing fees: $0.77

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Two Day Ticket

$13.08

Includes Base Price: $12.00, Processing fees: $1.08

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Three Day Ticket

$18.40

Includes Base Price: $17.00, Processing fees: $1.40

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

One Day Active Duty/Retired Military Personnel WITH VALID ID Ticket

$5.64

Includes Base Price: $5.00, Processing fees: $0.64

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Two Day Active Duty/Retired Military Personnel WITH VALID ID Ticket

$10.96

Includes Base Price: $10.00, Processing fees: $0.96

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

2026 Art Vendor - Autumn with Topsail

Deadline: Oct 12, 2026

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IMPORTANT DATES:

FRIDAY, OCT 16 - Check in and Set up 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Strongly encouraged.

SATURDAY, OCT 17 - Check in and booth set up 6:30 - 8:30AM. Booth open to public 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

SUNDAY, OCT 19 - Booth open to public 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Please select your desired space size and complete payment information at the end of the application. You will be charged only at the time of acceptance. Your credit card description will be Eventeny/Stripe. If you are not accepted, you will not be charged. Date/time of application will be considered at the time of space assignments. Vendors will be limited to 100 participants and after that applicates will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted if space becomes available.