Discover Burke County

10/21/2026

Congratulations Overmountain Cycles on the opening of their new location! Stop by for a cup of coffee and check out their new location on the Greenway in Morganton.

Coffee tomorrow, 8am. Be there!!!
Current menu below ⬇️

10/15/2026

🦪 A little spooky, a little artsy, and a whole lot of fun—This Weekend in Burke has something for everyone!

Our featured event is the Oyster Outing fundraiser for the Burke Arts Council! Enjoy a delicious way to support the arts, then fill your weekend with these local happenings:

🎨 TONIGHT: Catch the last Art Crawl of the year from 5–7 PM, plus a museum talk at Thornwell Books from 5:30–6:30 PM—a collaboration between the The History Museum of Burke County and Thornwell Books.

👻 FRIDAY: Downtown Morganton Ghost Tours return to downtown, and@ SideTracked Brewery hosts Halloween Craft and Movie Night!

🍂 SATURDAY: Celebrate Drexel Community Day and shop one of the last farmers markets of the year.

🎶 SUNDAY: Wind down with live music at Valdese Lakeside Park and Silver Fork Winery.

These are just a few of the events happening around Burke County! Find more details and plan your weekend on our website.

Tag who’s joining you for a little weekend adventure? 👇

10/09/2026

We had such a great time helping with the Catawba Riverkeeper Riversweep this year at Linville Access on Lake James. Our location collected over 1,200 lbs of trash and a lot of that was thanks to Foothills Marine bringing out their boats to allow us to cover more land and haul trash from various swim beaches to where our dumpster was. We will be out there again next year on the first Saturday in October! Go ahead and mark your calendars so you can join us!

10/08/2026

🍂 Fall fun is calling in Burke County! 🎃

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered with another exciting !

🍁 Celebrate the season at the Glen Alpine Fall Festival with plenty of small-town charm and fall festivities!

🎬 Catch a showing of Casper at the drive-in in Drexel for a little nostalgic Halloween fun!

🛍️ Shop local at the Fall Mini Market at Perry's Berry's and enjoy a beautiful fall outing!

🎶 Plus, there's plenty of live music happening throughout the county to keep the good times rolling!

Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, a fall date night, or an excuse to get out and explore, there's something for everyone this weekend in Burke County!

🍂 What's on your weekend agenda? Tell us in the comments!

📍 Find more events and plan your weekend at discoverburkecounty.com/burke-events/

10/07/2026

We are excited to be listed as one of the Best Southern Destinations for a Beautiful Fall Getaway by StyleBlueprint. Check out the list here:

Crisp air, cozy vibes, and plenty of Southern charm — fall is the perfect time to explore. 🍂 From coastal escapes to mountain trails, here are some of the South’s best destinations for a seasonal getaway.

10/02/2026

Colorful trails, ghostly tales & plenty of fall fun—October is calling in Burke County!

This month’s Burke Buzz has everything you need to plan your next adventure:
🍁 Our fall color map & 10 favorite fall activities
👻 Returning Morganton Ghost Tours & Halloween fun
🏆 Linville Falls’ Best of the Mountains recognition
🦪 Must-do events, from the Oyster Outing at the Burke Arts Council to a bookstore talk at the History Museum and Tails on the Trail at Valdese Lakeside Park!

Read this month’s Buzz here: https://conta.cc/3VpotUP

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What’s on your fall bucket list? 🍎🥾🎃

10/01/2026

🍂 This Weekend in Burke County! 🍂

October is here, and we’re kicking it off with a full weekend of fall fun! 🎃🍁

Unfortunately the Glen Alpine Festival has been rescheduled to next weekend due to the rain but there is still plenty going on this weekend.

Support Local and Enjoy 👇
🎤 Trivia & Open Mic Night tonight
🚗 Myra’s Car Show on Friday
🎶 Live music throughout the weekend
🎺 Spirit of New Orleans at CoMMA on Saturday
🍂 Plus plenty more happening all across Burke County!

Whether you’re ready for a fall festivities like apple picking, a night of live music or just looking for something fun to do, there’s plenty happening in Burke this weekend.

Check out the full lineup of events and start making your weekend plans!

09/29/2026

Happy from Thornwell Books. It is one of many great coffee shops in Burke County to choose from. To celebrate, we are doing a giveaway over on our instagram, if you haven't already followed us over there, go check it out. What is your favorite local coffee shop?