The Hilltop Fall Festival is one of the longest-running events in Western NC and is held on the first Saturday of October in downtown Rutherfordton. It is our favorite way to usher in fall and one of the most popular festivals of the season. A true family favorite, and now is your time to secure your vendor space as the Rutherford Town Rising & the Town of Rutherfordton work together for this year’s festival. Registrations are open via the Town’s online portal at https://secure.rec1.com/NC/rutherfordton-nc-/catalog click under special events for this year’s registration.