Feel like you want to get away but want to stay stateside? Here are the top 3 festivals (and a link to the other 26) from an article in Country Living that are happening this fall and definitely worth checking out. Many of them are outside too.
29 Best Fall Festivals and Fairs Across the United States
One of the best things about fall? You’re never pressed for fun things to do, be it something as simple as a nature walk or adventurous as a foliage train ride. With tidings of cooler temps and cozy dinners also comes an influx of autumn-inspired events across the country, all dedicated to celebrating the season. Whether you frequent an October festival close to home and want to branch out, we've rounded up the best fall festivals happening across America. No matter which locale(s) you choose, prepare to immerse yourself in local foods, traditions, and cultures.
You can take in the work of artists who've created work from more than 7,000 carved pumpkins during the Great Jack o'Lantern Blaze in New York or get a bird's eye view of the foliage during the Natchez Balloon Festival in Mississippi. Of course, there are also lots of unbeatable fall treats to be tried, from the signature fruit at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Pennsylvania to craft brews at Leavenworth, Washington's Oktoberfest. If you’re planning a leaf peeping trip, a last-minute vacation, or just want to stay close to home, these fall festivals will inspire a special day out with friends or family.
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Where: Santa Fe, New Mexico
When: September 22-26, 2021
What to expect: This year's 30th anniversary celebration features special dinners at area wineries, cooking demos and, of course, a grand tasting.
For more information, visit santafewineandchile.org.
Where: Croton-on-Hudson, New York
When: September 17-October 31; November 3-7, 10-14, 18-21, 2021
What to Expect: Wander the grounds of historic Van Cortlandt Manor to take in the gourdgeous designs created from more than 7,000 jack-o'-lanterns.
For more information, visit hudsonvalley.org.
Where: Tualatin, Oregon
When: October 16, 2021
What to expect: Costumed racers in hollowed out, thousand-pound pumpkins competing in a series of wacky water events. Started in 2004 by the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers who wanted to do a paddle with a handful of gigantic gourds, the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on the Lake at Tualatin Commons now attracts thousands of spectators each year.
For more information, visit tualatinoregon.gov/pumpkinregatta.
Follow this link to the full article and see all the other fun places to visit this fall! Click here
Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash, Photo by Time Out, Photo by City of Tualatin, Preview Photo by Maddy Baker on Unsplash
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