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Tarheel Antique Festival

Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: The Barn at Lloyd's Dairy, Efland

Price: $5 - $7

Category: Community

Join us for a day or the entire weekend to enjoy the love of antiques through our vendors booths, appraisals and onsite auction over this weekend event Friday through Sunday. Located in the heart of Carolina between the Triangle and Triad you can come and buy or sell your favorite antiques. With affordable prices and opportunities of outdoor and covered vendor spots in our barns our vendors and visitors will enjoy great amenities and downhome Southern hospitality. Our charity this year is the Meridian Community Foundation which is looking to build a large park within Northern Orange County. We look forward to seeing y'all soon!!

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Community · Efland

Tarheel Antique Festival

When
Next Friday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$5 - $7
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The Tarheel Antique Festival is a three-day outdoor and barn market in Efland featuring antique vendors, live auctions, and professional appraisals. Located right off Interstate 85, the event brings together dealers from across the region to sell vintage furniture, toys, home decor, and collectibles. While strollers can navigate the gravel paths and grassy areas, wearing sturdy closed-toe shoes is highly recommended for walking through the barns. Food trucks will be on-site, but you should bring cash for smaller vendors who may not accept cards. This is a fantastic weekend destination for parents who love the thrill of the hunt and want to introduce their older kids to local history through vintage items. Plus, your ticket purchase helps fund a new community park in northern Orange County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event suitable for young children?
While all ages are welcome, the festival is best suited for older children and teenagers who can safely navigate crowded barn aisles filled with fragile items.
How much does it cost to attend?
Tickets range from five to seven dollars, making it an affordable day trip for local history and vintage enthusiasts.

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Schedule

Tarheel Antique Festival runs Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Getting There

The Barn at Lloyd's Dairy is at 226 N. Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $5 - $7

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