Connecticut
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44th Annual Bristol Chrysanthemum Festival, September 23 - October
16, Bristol, Connecticut
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This
old-fashioned community festival sponsored by the Greater Bristol
Chamber of Commerce features a variety of events including the crowning
of Miss Mum on September 23, a mum parade on September 25, Farms Weekend
September 30-October 2, an Antique Auto Show on October 2 and Mum Bingo
on October 8.
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Connecticut Antique Machinery Association's Annual Fall Festival,
September 24-25, Kent, Connecticut
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The
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association's Annual Fall Festival
provides a glimpse of technology long before the harried days of
computers, cell phones and other relentless gadgets. You'll see hundreds
of restored antique machines in operation. The festival also features
train rides, exhibits and food.
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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Weekends and Columbus Day, September 29-October 21, Woodstock,
Connecticut
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In
Connecticut, fall is the season when days are warm and knights are
playful! At The Connecticut Renaissance Faire can explore a
Medieval marketplace and watch shows ranging
from song to dance to live combat.
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39th Annual Apple Harvest Festival, Sept 28-30 & Oct 5-7,
Southington, CT
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Celebrate the annual apple harvest at this street fair in Southington
featuring an array of apple products, food booths, arts and crafts and
more. Admission is free.
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24th Annual Chowderfest at Mystic Seaport,
October 7-9, 2006, Mystic, Connecticut
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Piping
hot chowder soothes the soul on a crisp fall day. Try many different
varieties of chowder including clear, creamy, clam and corn at Mystic
Seaport's annual fall Chowderfest. The
festival is included with admission to Mystic Seaport, but there is an
additional charge for the food.
Maine
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Scarecrow Festival, Fort Kent, September 16-18
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Oktoberfest, Limestone, October 13-16
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Harvest Fest, Bethel, Sep 17
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Fryeburg Fair, October 2 - October 9
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Maine's
largest agricultural fair. Harness racing, rides, livestock, and food,
in a great fall foliage setting.
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Common Ground Fair, September 23-25, Unity, Maine
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Maine's
celebration of rural living, by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Association. Crafts, animals, organic foods, performers, and educational
demonstrations.
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Annual Fall Foliage Festival in Boothbay Harbor, October 8-9
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Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show in Camden, October 1-2
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Fall Harvest Open House, Thomaston, October 8-10
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Annual Harvestfest, York, October 14-16
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Ogunquit Fest, Oqunquit, October 21-23
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Pumpkin Patch Trolley, Kennebunkport, September 24 - October 2
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Pick your own Apples in Maine, September-October
Massachusetts
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Spirit
of Shrewsbury Fall Festival,
Shrewsbury,
MA - Sept
28-30
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http://www.spiritofshrewsbury.com/
A
town-wide celebration featuring unique handmade items at the craft fair,
a scarecrow contest, a wine and beer festival, the Oak Street Expo, a
5-K race/funwalk, activities for all ages,
dancing fountains, food, music, and a gala parade.
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Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA - Sept 30th thru Oct 9th,
2006
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http://www.topsfieldfair.org/
The country's oldest agricultural fair with
free grandstand shows, livestock and poultry shows, horse and oxen
pulling, draft horse show, flower show, 4-H display, beekeeping, opening
day parade, Grange exhibits, antique tractor display, Essex County
Farmyard, NE Giant Pumpkin contest on opening day. Fair
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3rd
Annual Harvest Celebration,
Wareham, MA - 10/07 - 10/08
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www.cranberries.org
The A.D. Makepeace Company presents a Plymouth County tradition, the
festival features live demonstrations of cranberry harvesting, cooking
with cranberries, children's entertainment, live music, a craft fair,
rides and much
more.
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Cider
Days in Franklin County, Greenfield, MA -
11/04 - 11/05
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413-773-5463 Apple orchard tours,
cider-making workshops, tastings, recipes,
and children's activities.
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Fall
Harvest Festival,
Newbury,
MA - 09/16/2006
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www.HistoricNewEghland.org Celebrate the harvest with farm-related
activities including artisan demonstrations and pumpkin decorating,
horse-drawn wagon rides, cider pressing, and metal working, basket
making, chair caneing and fiddle music.
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Festival of the Hills Covered Bridge Classic,
Conway,
MA - 10/01/2006
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(413)
369-4620 Arts and crafts: demonstrations of
weaving, blacksmithing, birds of prey, ox driving, parade, and road
race.
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Haunted
Happenings,
Salem,
MA -
10/08/2006
- 10/31/2006
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www.hauntedhappenings.org Grand Opening Parade, creatures of the
deep haunted harbor cruises, witch trials, eerie events, Psychic Fair,
haunted houses, treasure hunts, and candlelight tours of historic homes.
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Newburyport Fall Harvest,
Newburyport,
MA - 10/09 - 10/10
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(978)
462-6680 Juried arts and crafts, pony rides, farm stands, food booths
from local restaurants, and a variety of entertainment.
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The
Wellfleet Oyster Festival,
Wellfleet,
MA - 10/13 - 10/14
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www.wellfleetoysterfest.org Two-day celebration of the town's
famous oysters and shell fishing traditions. Local seafood, New England
fare and brews, arts and crafts, a kayak race and a 5k road race, live
music, seminars, walks and many special activities for children.
New Hampshire
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Fall Carnival,
Waterville
Valley Town Square, Oct. 7-8
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Fall Foliage Classic, Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton, Oct. 11
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8th
Annual Autumn Craft Festival,
Mill Falls
Marketplace, Meredith – 9/30, 10/1
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603-332-2616
More than 100 juried craftsmen and women will display and sell their
work including Jewelry, Country Wood Crafts, Original Watercolors,
Pottery, Scarves, Quilts, Weathervanes, Photography, Painted Antiques,
Metal Sculpture, Wall Hangings, Clocks, Lamps, Hats, Ceramics, Dolls,
Quilts, Stained Glass, Folk Art, Slate, Baskets, Carvings, Soft
Sculpture, Dried Floral, Fleece, Maps, Oil Paintings, Calligraphy, Soap,
Tapestry, Pewter, Herbal Dips, Maple Products and much more.
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11th
Annual Lincoln Fall Craft Festival,
Lincoln,
– 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
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603-332-2616
Enjoy the crisp air and glorious mountain foliage while viewing the
works of over 100 juried artists and craftsmen. An array of handcrafts
will be displayed and sold including Fine Jewelry, Quilts, Pottery,
Fleece, Wildlife Art, Aromatherapy, Tapestry, Dried Floral, Bird Houses,
Chain Saw Carvings, Photography, Calligraphy, Metal Sculpture, Cigar Box
Lamps, Folk Art, Stained Glass, Decoupage, Intarsia, Candles, Furniture,
Painted Antiques, Scarves, Dolls, Tole
Painting, Soap, Personalized Signs and Slate.
Come and sample gourmet specialty foods
include Herbal Dips, Candies, Kettle Corn, Salsa and Maple Products.
Rhode Island
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Audubon Society of Rhode Island Raptor Weekend, Bristol, Sept 9-10
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New
England’s largest raptor event! Come see live birds of prey, like owls,
hawks and eagles, at the 4th Annual Raptor Weekend. Admission fee.
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Audubon Society of Rhode Island Bird and Wildlife Carving Expo,
Bristol, Oct 14-15
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Don’t
miss one of the premier carving shows in New England. The top bird and
wildlife carvers from throughout the northeast will be on hand
displaying and selling their artwork.
Vermont
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Bennington Quilt Fest, Bennington - Sept.
16-17
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There
will be many quilts made by area quilters, vendors, food and a raffle
quilt.
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Maple
Celebration, Wilmington - Sept 23 – 24
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 (802)
464-3762 A great way to experience Vermont's beauty and culture
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Hildene
Fall Art & Craft Festival, Manchester - Sept 29 - Oct 01
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(802)
362-2100 185 juried art and craft exhibitors under Camelot tents with
great food and entertainment.
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Autumn
on the Green, Danville - Oct 01, 2006
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(802)
684-2528 Autumn on the Green embodies the
welcome of a New England village sharing autumn at its peak.
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Fall
Foliage Festival, Walden - Oct 02 - Oct 08, 2006
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(802)
563-2380 Visit a different town each day for entertainment and fall
foliage views.
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Stowe
Foliage Art & Craft Festival,Stowe - Oct
06 - Oct 08
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(802)
253-7321 185 juried art and craft exhibitors under large Camelot tents
with great food and entertainment.
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Oktoberfest & Crafts Fair, West Dover - Oct 07 - Oct 08
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(800)
245-7669 Celebrate the coming of autumn and the breathtaking foliage
of Vermont at our German-style Oktoberfest.
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Halloween Pumpkin Lighting, St. Albans - Oct 28, 2006
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(802)
527-0191 Halloween hijinks and fun in
Downtown St. Albans!
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