A once-abandoned "Oz" theme park with a cult following has been restored in North Carolina, but it's only open a few fall weekends each year. Here's what it's like to visit.
A glimpse behind the scenes from the Land of Oz with Good Morning America.
Welcome to the Emerald City – or at least a reasonable facsimile – in North Carolina.
All yellow brick roads lead to this charming little theme park in North Carolina.
A glimpse behind the scenes from the Land of Oz with Good Morning America.
Ava begins her journey to Oz by taking a tour of the Gale home with Dorothy herself! See our As Seen On section for a link to learn more about Land of Oz.
A first hand guide to the Land of Oz along with tips and suggestions for your visit.
Pack your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road with us as we explore Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, North Carolina on The Heartland Network!
The moment you walk into Kansas, you're living the story and then you go through the whole experience from the Scarecrow and the Lion and the Wicked Witch and the poppy field.
Land of Oz in Beech Mountain will open for visitors for three weekends in September for its annual Autumn at Oz festival.
March 14, 2025
Dear Land of Oz Community,
Over the past few years, Autumn at Oz has grown tremendously, with increasing attendance and expanded programming. This success has been exciting and a testament to the dedication of everyone involved. However, as our event has evolved, we face new challenges in maintaining the high standard of experience that our guests expect.
Following Hurricane Helene’s impact on North Carolina, we’ve been reminded of the critical importance of long-term sustainability and preparedness. With that in mind, we’ve made the difficult decision to place Autumn at Oz on pause for 2025 in order to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the event and the park itself.
Our goal is to reopen in 2026, but before moving forward, we must thoroughly evaluate key aspects of Autumn at Oz, including guest experience, operations, infrastructure, and overall event sustainability. This pause will allow us to make thoughtful decisions that protect the magic of the event.
We understand this is disappointing news, but it is a necessary step for the continued success of Autumn at Oz and The Land of Oz. We deeply appreciate your dedication and contributions to making this event so special. During this evaluation period, we will keep you informed with updates about our plans for 2026 and beyond.
The Land of Oz remains a treasured part of our region’s history, and we are actively exploring ways to share it with visitors in new and meaningful ways.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Land of Oz Team
