N.C. Peach Festival 2026

Come out for the 28th annual N.C. Peach Festival of Candor! This year’s festival is presented by Mountaire Farms. The three-day festival takes place Thursday, July 165th-Saturday, July 18th with much fun in Fitzgerald Park.
The festivities begin Thursday with the Peachy Pit Stop Cruise-In and a Flamin’ Hot Wing Competition from 4:00PM-9:00PM.
Come out for the Friday night Concert in the Park featuring food, vendors, and live music from 4:00PM-9:00PM.
Saturday is the main festival day, starting with a peach cooking contest at 8:00AM and the parade on Main Street at 10:00AM, leading into an afternoon of activities, local vendors, and homemade peach ice cream until 4:00PM. Most events take place near Fitzgerald Park and the Candor Town Hall, where official festival merchandise will be available for purchase.
The N.C. Peach Festival is a free and family-friendly weekend of fun! Rain or shine. For full details, follow the link provided below.





















