Fall Events and Festivals in the Southwest, U.S.A.
 

Arizona
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah

Arizona
 

·          Brooke’s Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm  Gilbert   -   10/1 TO 10/31

o         Open every day during October, and stocking fresh pumpkins from 1 pound to 500 pounds! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the outdoors with your family. The farm entrance fee is $7.00 per child, this includes an Oz pumpkin, pumpkin painting, the air bounce, a hayride, pumpkin smashing, straw bounce, feeding the animals and Alexander Adventure
Maze. Adult admission is $3.00 and includes the hayride    480-892-5874

·          Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins  Willcox  -  October Weekends

o         Apple Annie's holds several events throughout the year when you can enjoy picking you own fresh fruits and vegetables. The Fall Pumpkin Celebration takes place every weekend in October. You and your family can pick your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and sweet corn. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for picking in our large pumpkin patch. A nominal fee includes a hayride to you-pick pumpkins, children’s play area and free glass of apple cider. Children 2 and under are free. We-pick pumpkins are available at the pumpkin stand.  520-384-2084

·          Young's Farm Pumpkin Festival, Dewey,  October Weekends

o         Kids will enjoy all of the games they can play, wagon and train rides, a pumpkin bounce, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. There is a hayride to and from the patch, craft booths, home cooked meals of BBQ chicken, and beef, plus oven baked pies, breads, and desserts. Live music rounds out the entertainment. Admission is $3 per person. Children 1 year old and younger are free. Phone: (928) 632-7272

·          www.amwest-travel.com/awt_oakcreek.html

·          Arboretum at Flagstaff

·          Arizona's Best Autumn Color: 50 Great Hikes

·          National Forest Fall Foliage

·          Turn Leaves into Crafts

Colorado

COLORADO - Travel/Events Hotline  1-800-COLORADO

·          Fall Art Show    La Veta   September 12, 2006 to October 14, 2006

o         www.spanishpeaksarts.org.

·          Fine Arts Show     Estes Park    September 16, 2006 to September 17, 2006

o         www.estesparkcvb.com

·          Haunted Hayride    Platteville   October 10, 2006 to October 31, 2006

o         www.millerfarms.net

·          OctoberWest Mini-Punkin Soar Gourd Contest    La Junta   October 14, 2006 

o         www.exploresoutheastcolorado.com

·          Boo at the Zoo     Denver     October 28, 2006 to October 29, 2006

o         www.denverzoo.org

Nevada

·          21st Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival,  September 28 - October 1

o         Events held in Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach and Truckee.

                  Four days of food, wine, music, tastings, winery dinners and more. Culinary                          classes with celebrity chefs, reserve wine tastings, grilling demos, gourmet                                 marketplace and a food and wine competition. Includes chef demonstrations,                               wine seminars, a silent auction and a final evening of tasting from local                                  restaurants, makes for a great event! 800-824-6348

·          Great Pumpkin Carnival      Sparks     October 26

o         A safe alternative to trick or treating with specialty game booths, a haunted house and a home made costume contest for children ages 12 and under. (775) 353-2385

·          Haunted Halls of the Fourth Ward   Virginia City  October 31

·          Tahoe City Harvest Festival,  Commons Beach, North Lake Tahoe

o         A recurring tradition the harvest festival gets resurrected this year (530) 583-3348

·          Genoa's Candy Dance      September 29-30

o         Soon the trees will begin showing off their autumn colors, and woodstoves will glow with the anticipation of winter chill.  One of the events that has always signified "fall" to me is the Genoa Candy Dance. If it's time for the Candy Dance, then fall isn't far away. Usually, the trees around Genoa are already beginning to turn, and the weather has turned cooler by Candy Dance weekend. If you've never been to the Candy Dance, make this the year you go. Sure there are crowds, and long lines for the homemade candy, but if you go early you'll miss a lot of the aggravation, and have plenty of time to wander among the artisans booths, shopping until you drop. If you want the best variety of quality crafts, the Candy Dance is the place to be.  775-782-8696.

·          Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk       Carson City    October 22

o         www.VisitCarsonCity.com   Looking for some historic spirits from Nevada’s Wild West past?  Guided tours of historic, Victorian-era homes offer plenty of ghost stories and spooky experiences for all. Tours begin at the Nevada State Museum every half-hour, starting at 9:30 a.m.   800-NEVADA-1 (800-638-2321) for more information

·          Ferrari Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Mill Street and Rock Boulevard in Sparks. Take the kids out for a day of Halloween fun.  Activities at the farm include hay rides, a bounce house, farm animals, corn maze, and pumpkin patch. Pony rides happen each Friday, Saturday and Sunday and visitors can also bring a flashlight for night-time corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin picking.  Call 775-856-4962 for more information. 

New Mexico

·          Oktoberfest Fall Celebration, Taos Ski Valley - September 16th 2006

o         www.taosskivalley.com     (505) 776-1413 or (800) 517-9816

·          95th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair, Shiprock  -  Sept 28th - October 1st  

o         www.snf-inc.com   505-368-3727 or 1-800-448-1240

·          32nd Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival, Taos  -  Sept 29th - Oct 15th  10am-5pm

o         www.taosfallarts.com  Taos Fall Arts Festival is a prestigious juried show consisting of 2 exhibitions - Taos Invites Taos an Invitational Exhibition featuring invited artists who have lived in Taos County for at least 5 years and Taos Open - open to artists who have lived in Taos County for a year.  505-758-5015  

·          Corrales Harvest Festival, Corrales  -  Sept 30th -  Oct 1st  9:00 - 5:00

o         www.corrales-nm.org   Come celebrate with us with the Annual Pet Parade and competition, assembling at 8:00 a.m. and marching at 9:00 a.m. The Corrales Harvest Festival has grown so large that we have expanded the events throughout the village. The events include the celebrated Corrales Growers Market , the ever expanding juried Arts and Crafts show, live entertainment at many locations, hay rides throughout the village, Wagner’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, many children’s activities including rides, a petting zoo, pony rides,  the Food Court, Mercado Antiguo at Old Church, many demonstrations and animal exhibits at Casa San Ysidro, wine tastings and more. Access to all the events is available by hay ride. The Corrida de Corrales Fun Run begins Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. Enjoy lots of other activities for both children and adults. $2.00 Admission for Adults, $1.00 for children under 8, and free for children 3 and under. Admission includes unlimited hay rides all day and a brochure filled with all the events and schedules, including a little Corrales history lesson. PARKING IS FREE!   505-792-8912

·          Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, October 6th - October 14^th

o         www.balloonfiesta.com   505-821-1000

·          2nd Annual Balloon Fiesta Indian Market - Oct 6th - Oct 14  9am to 6pm

o         www.balloonfiestaindianmarket.com   505 804-3989

Utah

●     Oktoberfest, Snowbird  -  Aug. 26 - Oct. 8  

o         www.snowbird.com  Attracting over 70,000 visitors over the thirteen-day celebration, Oktoberfest has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the state of Utah. Oktoberfest includes Oktoberfest Halle featuring the tastes of Bavaria with entertainment from local and national German bands and yodelers. Kinderland offers fun for children of all ages    Phone: (801) 933-2110

●    Moab Music Festival, Moab   -   Aug. 31 - Sep. 16

o         www.moabmusicfest.org   The Moab Music Festival presents its 14th season of diverse chamber music August 31st through September 16th among the stunning red rock canyon country of Southeast Utah. The New York Times calls this "…an event that combines human and natural grandeur." The Moab Music Festival -  Music in Concert with the Landscape.   Phone: 435-259-7003

●     Get Bewitched at Gardner Village, West Jordan   - Sep. 21 - Oct. 31

o         www.gardnervillage.com   An annual favorite! Witches have landed on the rooftops and pathways of Gardner Village. The whimsical collection of bigger-than-life-size witches will be biking, brooming and brewing up fun. Plan now to bring the camera and kids. The weird and wacky witches are sure to win your heart.  (801) 566-8903

●     Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi  -  Sep. 22 - Oct. 30

o         kamille@cornfieldmaze.com   Utah's original corn maze is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new name, 10 new added attractions and more Farmtastic Fun & Fright than ever! With a corn maze shaped in the design of Utah's new commemorative quarter, 3 new haunted attractions, a pumpkin patch, hayrides and dozens of fun fall activities, this is Utah's premier fall destination for visitors of all ages!  Phone: 801-427-8323

●      Clearfield business community scarecrow decorating contest -  Oct. 1 - Oct. 31  

o       www.clearfieldcity.org  Decorate a scarecrow and display it in front of your business during the month of October. Prizes will be given to the best decorated scarecrow, most original scarecrow, funniest scarecrow, etc. The scarecrow's decoration/attire should tie in with the theme of your business.   (801) 525-2790

●      Native American Fair and Rodeo, Bluff   -   Sep. 16 - Sep. 17  

o         Set in the spectacular red rocks and cliffs in Bluff and rich with tradition, you will thrill to spectacular scenery, the marvelous display of talent and the delicious Native American foods.  An experience not soon forgot.  Phone: 435.678.3266

●      Escalante Canyons Everett Ruess Days - Working Arts Festival   -  Oct. 2 - Oct. 8

o         Fine arts and crafts show, Music, Speakers, Food and Workshops.  Plein Arts competition with $10,000 in prizes plus an artist's gala and art sale.  All events are free and open to the public.   Phone: 435-826-4810

●      Hunt Mysteries' "Wacky Witch's Wedding" , Logan   -   Oct. 6 - Oct. 7  

o         Join a trio of witches at their coven convention as they brew a potion so powerful that the unbelievable happens. Then everything goes wacky as they try to conjure up a perfect husband for one of their eligible young witches. Join us for the Halloween comedy murder mystery dinner theater.  Phone: 801-569-1482

●     Vivaldi & Wine Pairings Weekend, Alta   -   Oct. 7 - Oct. 8

o         Experience the rich abundance of fall colors in the Wasatch Mountains this fall at the Alta Lodge with music, dinner and wine pairings, overnight lodging and Sunday brunch. A live performance of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" begins at 4 pm. A reception follows the performance with dinner at 6 pm.  Phone: 801-322-4631

●     Boo at the Zoo, Logan    - Oct. 14

o         Food, fun, and games for ages 1-12 years of age.    Phone: 435-716-9242

●     Scarecrow Masquerade,  Salt Lake City  -  Oct. 14  

o         Create your own scarecrow! You supply the clothes - we supply the stuffing. Bring pants, shirt, hat and a pillowcase. Children get to pick a pumpkin out of the patch.  Phone: 801-264-2241

●     Rumble in the Redrocks,  Moab   -  Oct. 19 - Oct. 23  

o         racemoab.com   Moab’s motorcycle week. Oct.19th open road & dual sport touring. Oct. 20th indoor short track & bike show, open riding. Oct.21st trials, bike show, road rally poker run & barbecue. Oct.22nd grass track moto x, bike show. Oct. 23rd open riding road & dual sport. More detailed info racemoab.com click on events.  Phone: 435-459-1922

●     Mt. Pleasant Honest Apple Day,   Mount Pleasant  -  Oct. 21  

o       Wine and cheese tasting plus live Irish fold music all day. During that time food and drink items made from the heritage apple includes breads, pies, sauces and Mulligatawny stew will be available for purchase. Ugly witch contest. The entry witch must visit Main Street businesses to be judged.   Phone: 435-462-9261

●     CREATURES OF THE NIGHT AT OGDEN NATURE CENTER, Ogden   Oct. 27 - Oct. 28  

o         The Ogden Nature Center presents Creatures of the Night -- a not-so-scary Halloween event for the whole family. Learn about native nocturnal creatures like owls, bats, spiders and more. Enjoy activities, games, food, entertainment & learning. 6-8 p.m.  966 W. 12th Street.  801-621-7595

 

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