Peanut Festival
Celebrate the Peanut Festival in Historic Edenton
Go nuts at the Edenton Peanut Festival! Along with festivities for all ages, explore the Colonial Market at the Cupola House, shop local crafts at the farmers’ market and arts council, and discover pop-ups along King Street.
Celebrating our 51st Peanut Festival!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Nut Run | 10K at 7:00 AM, 5K at 8:30 AM, Run Both for 15K Challenge!
Join us for the 2nd annual Nut Run! Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 15K course through beautiful Edenton as we kick off the peanut festivities in stride. Fun for the whole family, including a Kid’s Peanut Sack Race. Register here!
Vendors | Starting at 9:00 AM, eat & shop downtown!
Peruse the Cupola House Colonial Market, the Farmers Market, Chowan Arts Council, and educational booths & food trucks on East King St.
Peanut Parade | 10:00 AM on South Broad St.
It’s time for a town favorite – our 51st annual Peanut Parade! Come out to see our parade featuring floats, tractors, cars, and you! This year, the parade will start at Freemason St. and head South on Broad towards the waterfront. Register to participate here!
Peanuts on Porches | 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM
Enjoy live music throughout our beautiful town. This will be a progressive concert that takes place on porches near the Courthouse Green.
Battle of the Bands | 2:00 – 7:00 PM at 607 N. Oakum St.
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and competition with some of the biggest and boldest marching bands in North Carolina and Southern Virginia. See you at the John A. Holmes Football Field!
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