Autumn Events by State

New England

CONNECTICUT Fall Vacation Hotline   1-800-CT-BOUND

·          44th Annual Bristol Chrysanthemum Festival, September 23 - October 16, Bristol, Connecticut

o         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.

·          Connecticut Antique Machinery Association's Annual Fall Festival, September 24-25, Kent, Connecticut

o         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.

·          The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Weekends and Columbus Day, September 24-October 16, Woodstock, Connecticut

o         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.

·          37th Annual Apple Harvest Festival, Sept 30-Oct 2 and Oct 7-9, Southington, CT

o         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.

·          24th Annual Chowderfest at Mystic Seaport, October 7-9, 2006, Mystic, Connecticut

o         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 Publicity Hotline   1-800-533-9595 or 1-888-MAINE-45

·          Scarecrow Festival, Fort Kent, September 16-18

·          Oktoberfest, Limestone, October 13-16

·          Harvest Fest, Bethel, Sep 17

·          Fryeburg Fair, October 2 - October 9

o         Maine's largest agricultural fair. Harness racing, rides, livestock, and food, in a great fall foliage setting.

·          Common Ground Fair, September 23-25, Unity, Maine

o         Maine's celebration of rural living, by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Crafts, animals, organic foods, performers, and educational demonstrations.

·          Annual Fall Foliage Festival in Boothbay Harbor, October 8-9

·          Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show in Camden, October 1-2

·          Fall Harvest Open House, Thomaston, October 8-10

·          Annual Harvestfest, York, October 14-16

·          Ogunquit Fest, Oqunquit, October 21-23

·          Pumpkin Patch Trolley, Kennebunkport, September 24 - October 2

·          Pick your own Apples in Maine, September-October

MASSACHUSETTS Fall Foliage Hotline   1-800-227-MASS (6277)

·          Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival, Shrewsbury, MA -  Sept 29,30 and Oct 1

o         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.

·          Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA - Sept 30^th thru Oct 9^th, 2006

o         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

·          3rd Annual Harvest Celebration, Wareham, MA - 10/07 - 10/08

o         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.

·          Cider Days in Franklin County, Greenfield, MA  - 11/04 - 11/05

o         413-773-5463  Apple orchard tours, cider-making workshops, tastings, recipes, and children's activities.

·          Fall Harvest Festival, Newbury, MA  - 09/16/2006

o         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.

·          Festival of the Hills Covered Bridge Classic, Conway, MA  - 10/01/2006

o         (413) 369-4620  Arts and crafts: demonstrations of weaving, blacksmithing, birds of prey, ox driving, parade, and road race.

·          Haunted Happenings, Salem, MA - 10/08/2006 - 10/31/2006

o         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.

·          Newburyport Fall Harvest, Newburyport, MA  - 10/09 - 10/10

o         (978) 462-6680   Juried arts and crafts, pony rides, farm stands, food booths from local restaurants, and a variety of entertainment.

·          The Wellfleet Oyster Festival, Wellfleet, MA  - 10/13 - 10/14

o         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 Fall Color Hotline   1-800-262-6660 or 1-800-258-3608

·          Fall Carnival, Waterville Valley Town Square, Oct. 7-8

·          Fall Foliage Classic, Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton, Oct. 11

·          8th Annual Autumn Craft Festival, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith – 9/30, 10/1

o         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.

·          11th Annual Lincoln Fall Craft Festival, Lincoln,  – 10/7, 10/8, 10/9

o         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 Fall Vacation Hotline  1-800-556-2484

·          Audubon Society of Rhode Island Raptor Weekend, Bristol,  Sept 9-10

o         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.

·          Audubon Society of Rhode Island Bird and Wildlife Carving Expo, Bristol,  Oct 14-15

o         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 Fall Foliage Hotline   1-800-VERMONT or 1-800-828-3239

·          Bennington Quilt Fest, Bennington  -  Sept. 16-17

o         There will be many quilts made by area quilters, vendors, food and a raffle quilt.

·          Maple Celebration, Wilmington  - Sept 23 – 24

o         (802) 464-3762   A great way to experience Vermont's beauty and culture

·          Hildene Fall Art & Craft Festival, Manchester - Sept 29 - Oct 01

o         (802) 362-2100    185 juried art and craft exhibitors under Camelot tents with great food and entertainment.

·          Autumn on the Green, Danville - Oct 01, 2006

o         (802) 684-2528   Autumn on the Green embodies the welcome of a New England village sharing autumn at its peak.

·          Fall Foliage Festival, Walden  -  Oct 02 - Oct 08, 2006

o         (802) 563-2380    Visit a different town each day for entertainment and fall foliage views.

·          Stowe Foliage Art & Craft Festival,Stowe  -  Oct 06 - Oct 08

o         (802) 253-7321   185 juried art and craft exhibitors under large Camelot tents with great food and entertainment.

·          Oktoberfest & Crafts Fair, West Dover  -  Oct 07 - Oct 08

o         (800) 245-7669   Celebrate the coming of autumn and the breathtaking foliage of Vermont at our German-style Oktoberfest.

·          Halloween Pumpkin Lighting, St. Albans  - Oct 28, 2006

o         (802) 527-0191   Halloween hijinks and fun in Downtown St. Albans!

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Mid-Atlantic

DELAWARE Fall Foliage/Events  1-800-441-8846

·          16th Annual Oktoberfest, Milford, DE  -  October 6 & 7

o         http://www.stjohn-stbernadette.org  This is an annual event that began 15 years ago and was originally all German food, music, games etc. It is still a German Oktoberfest but has the tastes of other ethnic foods and music and games Lots of fun for the children and the adults.

·          The Great Pumpkin Festival, Dover, DE  -  October 6 – 7 - 8

o         http://www.visitdover.com  Families can enjoy a ghost tour and a scary movie on Friday evening and then return on Saturday for children's activities, live music, food and games. Delaware Dept. of Agriculture will weigh in the largest pumpkin!

·          Delmarva Folk Festival, Field's Farm, Clayton, DE   -  October 6 & 7

o         http://www.delfolk.org    The 14th annual Delmarva Folk Festival features 12 hours of acoustic music, from blues to bluegrass, jazz to jug bands, singer-songwriters and more. Lots of craft and food vendors, kids' activities. Also a guitar workshop. Weekend camping available.

·          15th Annual Apple-Scrapple Festival, Bridgeville, DE   October 6 & 7

o         (302) 337-7135   Watch local officials toss blocks of scrapple for bragging rights. Try local apple pie and apple donuts. The entire town is turned into festival grounds. Continuous entertainment, craft and food vendors and carnival.

·          Harvest Moon Festival, Coverdale Farm,  Greenville, DE   -  October 7 - 8

o         http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org   Horse-drawn hay wagon rides, farm animals, scarecrow stuffing, folk music, international turtle race, crafts, conservation exhibits and wildlife presentations

·          16th Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Rehoboth Beach, DE  Oct 13-14-15

o         http://www.rehobothjazz.com    The jazz festival has played host to dozens of Grammy and award-winning musicians with world class reputations, performing at intimate Rehoboth Beach venues.

·          17th Annual Sea Witch Festival. Rehoboth Beach, DE   -  Oct 27-28-29

o         http://www.beach-fun.com   Costume Parade; Best Costumed Pet Parade; Fiddler's Festival; Horse ET on Beach; Scarecrow Making; Trick or Treat w/ the Merchants; Beach Games; Spooky Spats; Horsedrawn Hayrides; Magic Shows; Story Telling; Steel Drum Band; and so much more!

MARYLAND  - Fall Foliage/Events  1-800-LEAVES-1

     ●    26th Annual Pumpkin Festival, Germantown – Sep 30-Oct 1, 7-9, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

o         http://www.butlersorchard.com  Pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, hayloft jumping, food, crafts, animals, entertainment, straw maze and caramel apples.

·          Summers Farm 10th Annual Fall for all Festival, Frederick  -  Sept 30 - Oct 28

o         http://www.summersfarm.com   Pumpkin patch, hayrides, giant slides, five-acre corn maze, farm animals, pony rides, concessions.

·          Autumn Wine Fest , Hydes  -  October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

o         http://www.boordy.com   Enjoy live music, wine tastings, wagon rides, crafters and tours.

·          Fall Harvest at Baugher's, Westminster  -  Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

o         http://www.baughers.com   Pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, scarecrow making, face painting, petting zoo, food, farm market, ice cream and play area

·          Oktoberfest Arts and Craft Show, Ocean City  -  October 6-8

o          http://www.oceanpromotions.info   More than 100 vendors with unique and creative holiday items, gifts, fine art and more. Includes adjoining Oktoberfest.

NEW JERSEY  - Fall Foliage/Events  1-800-VISIT-NJ

·          10th Annual Cape May Food and Wine Festival, Cape May, NJ  09/16 - 09/21/2006

o         http://www.capemaymac.org  Take classes and seminars taught by Cape May chefs. Attend workshops and tours that invite visitors into the kitchens of Cape May's critically acclaimed restaurants. Enjoy special dinner and lunch meal packages and visit the Gourmet Marketplace.

·          WineFest 2006,   Shamong, NJ  09/16 - 09/17/2007

o         http://www.valenzanowine.com/festivals.html.   Live Jazz & Blues concert, wine tasting, dancing, New Jersey's best restaurants, free children’s activities, free pony rides, classic car show (Sunday only), and much more, noon – 6 pm.      (609)268 - 6731 

·          Apple Day - Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ  9/23-24, 10/7-8,10/14-15,10/21-22

o         http://www.terhuneorchards.com   Celebrate fall at the 30th Annual Apple Day. Join your friends and neighbors for town days of fun, activities, and music for the harvest season. Dance to the Daisy Jug Band, playing both Saturday and Sunday. Bring your appetite! Fresh apple pies, juicy roast pork, fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts are among the favorite treats. Fill your day with activities like wagon rides, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, make your own scarecrow and more. Pick-Your-Own apples and pumpkins this weekend. Our own Corn Stalk Maze and Barn of Legends & Lore make the visit fun for the whole family. Parking is at Bristol-Meyers Squibb (Route 206 & Carter Rd) We provide free shuttle buses. Admission is $5.00 (children 3 and under free).    (609)924 - 2310 

·          Harvest Home Festival,   Holmdel, NJ  -  09/24 - 09/24/2006

o          http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com    This 1890s style country fair features exhibits, wagon rides, games, and live entertainment. Other events for the day include a home and garden style competition.  (732)842 - 4000 

·          New Jersey Tomato Festival,  Pensauken, NJ  -  09/24 - 09/24/2006

o         http://www.njtomatofestival.org   The largest festival of the East coast showcasing everything you would want to know about the growing, processing and eating of tomatoes! Gourmets and gourmonds, tomato aficianados and tomato novices gather for this upscale event featuring tasty ethnic and classic American tomato-based fare from around the globe, celebrity chef demonstrations, master gardener presentations, cook book authors, wine tastings, live music & entertainment, kid's activities, farmer's market, regional restaurants and food purveyors and more. Activities include the internationally sanctioned 'World Pizza Eating Championship', the famopus 'Tomato War', the great 'Tomato Weigh-In', the charitable 'TomatoPalooza' 5K Run & Walk, and screening of the hilarious 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'!  (856)384 - 8182 

·          Hallow Fest, Washington, NJ   -  09/30 - 09/30/2006

o         http://www.warrencountychamber.org   Fall Family Festival with lots of activities.  (908)835 - 9200 

·          Indian Summer Weekend,   Ocean City, NJ  -  10/06 - 10/09/2006

o         http://www.njoceancity.com   Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Saturday - Monday) and boardwalk table sales.  (609)525 – 9300

·          Fall Harvest Festival,   Ocean Grove, NJ  -  10/07/2006

o         http://www.oceangrovenj.com  Street fair sporting over 90 arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares. Live music, pony rides and pumpkin painting for the children, and a variety of food offerings. 10am-4pm, rain or shine   (732)774 - 1391   

·          4th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show, Millville, NJ  -  10/13 - 10/15/2006

o         http://www.sjpumpkinshow.com   Three day fall festival that celebrates pumpkins, arts & crafts, home show companies, great food, bands, Little Miss Pumpkin Show, the largest pumpkins & pumpkin pie in New Jersey. Dog & Baby Stoller Parade, baked goods, exhibits, kiddie rides and so much more.     (856)765 - 0118    

·          Haunted Nights Express, Farmingdale, NJ  - 10/13-14,  10/20-21, 10/27-28

o         http://www.njmt.org  A spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of Allaire. Hear the story of the wreck of Pine Creek #96 and prepare for fright! May be too intense for younger folks.  (732)938 - 5524 

·          Fall Open House/Civil War Re-enactment, Mullica Hill, NJ  -  10/14 - 10/15/2006

o         http://www.mullicahill.com   The Mullica Hill Merchants Associations ask you to step back in time as you experience a living history event with the Re-enactment of the civil war. There will be a fashion show and a civil war wedding. Guided lantern tours of the camp on Saturday at 7 pm, rain or shine. Susquehanna Bank will sponsor and Antique Car Show. Build a scarecrow and bring it home, hosted by the Rotary. For those who love a good mystery the Mullica Hill Historical Society will present a ghost tour on Friday & Saturday at 7 pm.   (800)881 - 6800 

·          Chatsworth Cranberry Festival XXII, Chatsworth, NJ  -  10/21 - 10/22/2006

o         This celebration of the cranberry harvest is the second largest cranberry festival in the United States. Activities include a juried craft show, bog tours, music, food, and non-stop crantastic activities. An ABA Top 100 winner. (201)653 - 2699   

·          NJ Audubon Society Cape May Bird Observatory Autumn Weekend, Cape May Point, NJ

 10/27 - 10/29/2006

o         http://www.njaudubon.org/link/fallweekend   Held during the peak of fall migration, join NJ Audubon for 3-days of field trips, boat trips, indoor programs & workshops. Cape May Convention Hall will be filled with wildlife artists, live hawks & owls, and nature related exhibitors and open to the general public. Fun for all!   (609)884 – 2736

NEW YORK - Fall Foliage Hotline  1-800-225-5697  

·          Clinton Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Clinton, N.Y. – Nov. 5-6

·          15th Annual Whiteface Oktoberfest, Wilmington, NY  -  9/30 - 10/01

o         518/523-1655   German food and beer, crafts, games for the children and gondola rides up Whiteface Mountain.

·          Annual Harvest Festival, Long Lake, NY  10/07

o         518/624-3077   Crafts, food and fun relating to the bounty of the fall harvest. Crafts people with items ranging from photo to wood products.

·          Colors Of Fall Craft & Food Festival, Glens Falls, NY  -  09/23

o         518/761-6817   North Country Arts Center. Celebrate the season, arts, crafts, children's activities, food, and more.

·          Fright Fest at the Great Escape, Queensbury, NY   9/30 - 10/29

o         518/792-3500 - Halloween event for all ages including a Trick-Or-Treat Trail, costume contest, haunted house and more.

·          18th Annual Apple Festival, Castleton on Hudson, NY  10/07 - 10/08

o         518/732-7317  Two Day Family Festival with plenty of all activities. Children's activities, a fine selection of juried crafters, music, pick your own apples and lots of apple products.

·          Evening at the Earl, Troy, NY  - 10/26

o         518/272-7520   “Evening at the Earl" Halloween Costume Gala and Art Auction in a Cemetery. Costumes welcomed but not required.

·          Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods, Bethel, NY  -  08/27 - 10/08

o         845/295-2448   Local & regional farm products, crafts featuring works by local & regional artisans/crafters, special events, live music, children's activities, corn & hay maze, scarecrow exhibit. A different featured event each week.

·          Oktoberfest, Hunter, NY  - 09/30 - 10/01

o         518/263-4223   A traditional celebration of the fall season, with entertainment direct from Bavaria. Includes crafters, children's rides, free arts and crafts and pumpkins for the kids. Enjoy the peak fall colors on the Skyride.

·          8th Annual Pumpkin Festival, Norwich, NY -  10/27 - 10/28

o         607/336-1811  The festival highlights the annual YMCA Halloween Parade, haunted houses, wagon rides, live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and plenty of food. Bring your pumpkins and be part of the count.

·          American Culture Workshops, Cooperstown, NY - 10/27 - 10/28

o         607/547-2586   American Culture Workshops will create a cultural weekend and offer workshops on pierced cut lampshades, American architecture, Native American beaded bags, genealogy, designing business graphics, preserving family photographs, aromatherapy, and finger weaving.

·          Cherry Valley Kite Festival, Cherry Valley, NY - 9/29

o         607/264-3080   Some of the country's premier kite builders and flyers including several national champions, will demonstrate their amazing creations and flying skills. Horse drawn wagon rides as well as various events throughout the weekend.

·          Fall Festival & Craft Show, Cooperstown, NY - 10/08

o         607/547-9515   Local crafts, seasonal products, live music food, hay maze, ghost stories, children's activities and special events highlight the fall festival.

·          Fly Creek Cider Festival, Fly Creek, NY - 10/07 - 10/08

o         607/547-9692    Enjoy falls most flavorful beverage, cider, at the peak of upstate NY's spectacular fall foliage. Cider making demonstrations throughout the day using the Mill's vintage equipment dating back to 1856.

·          Wildlife Festival at NYPA, North Blenheim, NY -  9/23

o         518/827-6121 or  800/724-0309    A fascinating array of wildlife, exhibits, demonstrations and performances will be featured. If it walks, crawls, soars, swims, or hops, chances are it will be at the Festival. No pets, please.

·          Ellicottville's Fall Festival, Ellicottville, NY - 10/07 - 10/08

o         716/699-5046 or  800/349-9099   Over 200 art vendors, carnival, chairlift rides at Holiday Valley, bike race, ski swap, mountain top cookout, food and fun for the entire family.

·          Festival of Grapes, Silver Creek, NY - 9/15 - 9/17

o         716/934-3983  The annual celebration of the grape harvest. Grape stomping, parade, arts and crafts, wine tent, entertainment & music, children events and grand parade on Sunday.

·          Peek 'n Peak Fall Festival, Findley Lake, NY - 10/14 - 10/22

o         716/355-4141  Fun for the whole family! 75 juried crafters, farmer's market, special kid's activities, snow sports ski swap. Ski lift rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and much more in the beauty of the fall season.

·          Pumpkinville, Great Valley, NY - 9/23 - 10/31

o         716/699-2205    Pumpkinville is the oldest original pumpkin farm in New York State. Enjoy the spirit of the fall harvest with hayrides, pony rides, farm animals, corn field maze, goat mountain, BBQ area, "pick your own" pumpkin patch, jams & jellies, honey products, candy, fudge, donuts and much, much more.

·          Ghostwalk, Rochester, NY - 10/20 - 10/21

o         585/546-7029   The Landmark Society of Western New York's ever-popular Halloween event grips audiences with true, gory tales from Rochester's past told by "resurrected Rochesterians" in period costumes. Lantern-bearing guides lead participants under the cloak of darkness down a 19th-century street to each performance.

·          Rochester River Romance, Rochester, NY - 10/06 - 10/08

o         585/428-6697   A celebration of the Genesee River. This weekend party includes hiking, boating, biking, gorge tours, an invitational regatta, lighthouse and cemetery tours, entertainment and children's activities.

·          ArtsWalk in Hudson, Hudson, NY - 9/29 - 10/09

o         518/671-6213  The Hudson ArtsWalk is a 10-day visual art, performing arts, literary and crafts festival in Hudson, New York in beautiful Columbia County with spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River.

·          Crafts on the Hudson, Newburgh, NY - 11/25 - 11/26

o         845/679-8087   Renowned Quail Hollow Events Thanksgiving Weekend Crafts Show.

·          Iroquois Art & Cultural Festival, Stormville, NY - 10/14 - 10/15

o         845/876-4001   American Indian dancing & singing, art, handmade crafts, kids' activities. See birds of prey in flight, taste Native foods, hear Native legends. Indoors & out, rain or shine.

·          25th Annual Fall Festival, Montauk, NY -  10/07 - 10/08

o         631/668-2428   This Festival features the Great Clam Chowder Contest, games, wagon and pony rides, clam shucking, Long Island tasting and more!

·          Autumn Fest, Fineview, NY - 10/07

o         315/482-2479   Celebrate the fall season at the 600-acre nature center at Wellesley Island State Park. Scarecrow making contests, children's activities, naturalist presentations, and a juried nature craft show and sales. Enjoy hiking along the St. Lawrence River.

PENNSYLVANIA  - Fall Foliage/Events Hotline  1-800-FALL-INPA

·          General

o         http://www.pafairs.org/fairsmain.asp

·          Bedford Fall Foliage Festival - Bedford, PA

o         www.bedfordcounty.net/fall/

·          Apple Festival – Lahaska, PA

o         http://www.peddlersvillage.com/pages/apple_festival.php?event_id=9

·          Eerie Horror Film Festival

o         http://www.eeriehorrorfest.com/

·          Black Bear Film Festival

o         http://www.blackbearfilm.com/

·          Flaming Foliage Festival

o         http://www.sullivanpachamber.com/flamingfoliage.html

·          Philadelphia Fringe Festival

o         http://www.pafringe.com/

·          Pippinfest

o         http://www.fallinpa.com/visitpa/fallDetails.pa?name=Pippinfest

·          Springs Folk Festival

o         http://www.springspa.org/

·          Beaver County Festival of Trees

o         http://www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org

·          Brady’s Run Park, Maple Syrup Festival

o         http://www.fallinpa.com/visitpa/fallDetails.pa?name=Brady%27s+Run+Park%2C+Maple+Syrup+Festival

·          Autumn Balloon Festival, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA

o         http://www.shawneeinn.com/ballonfestivalpressrelease040606.aspx

o         Each October, the Autumn Balloon Festival offers hot air balloon rides, entertainment, food, crafts, and children's events. Don't miss the fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights.

·          Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion, PA

o         http://www.autumnleafclarionpa.com/

o         The Autumn Leaf Festival celebrates Clarion's beautiful foliage. This nine-day festival held each September has something for everyone from music and sports to other fun activities.

·          New Holland Farmers Fair, New Holland, PA

o         http://www.newhollandfair.org/

o         October 4-7, 2006 Every year the streets of New Holland close to traffic and the center of town transforms into a celebration of farm and community. 

WEST VIRGINIA  - Fall Foliage/Events  1-800-CALL-WVA

·          WV Pumpkin Festival, Milton ,WV  - 10/05- 10/08

o         304-634-5857   The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival is a family activity with juried arts and crafts, commercial and business displays, live entertainment and food! Featuring the Largest Pumpkin contest to determine the largest pumpkin grown in WV this year! Four days of fun for everyone!

·          Apple Butter Festival, Berkeley Springs, WV  -  10/07- 10/08

o          www.berkeleyspringssp.com   A traditional fall harvest celebration fills the streets and park in one of America's 100 best small art towns! The 33rd Annual Apple Butter Festival is a perfect formula for a weekend of nostalgic country fun: parade, apple butter making, old time games and contests, entertainment, country fair crafts, fine art and mountain cooking.

·          Country Fall Festival, Point Pleasant, WV   10/07 -10/08

o          wvsfm@wvfarmmuseum.org   Steam and gas engines, CEOS quilt show, antique bottle show, sawmill and wheat thrashing demonstrations, entertainment, antique tractor pull.  See apple butter making, apple cider, corn meal, sorghum and homemade vegetable soup (all for sale). Country kitchen and store open.  

·          West Virginia Black Walnut Festival, Spencer ,WV  -  10/12- 10/15  

o         www.wvblackwalnutfestival.org    This festival beginning in 1954 celebrates the abundant black walnut harvest.  Events include (but are not limited to): Arts & Crafts, Art Exhibit, Agricultural & Livestock Exhibit, Brochures, Carnival Rides, Dance, Food, Music, Parade, Pageant/Coronation, distance run, museum display/exhibit.

·          24th Annual Lumberjackin’ Bluegrassin’ Jamboree, Twin Falls, WV  10/13 - 10/15

o         www.twinfallsresort.com   This festival has something for everyone: bluegrass music, food, arts and crafts and a woodsman competition. A very down-home atmosphere.

·          Wetzel County Autumnfest, Knob Fork, WV  -  10/13- 10/15

o         Heritage Fair with Heritage crafters, apple butter, spinning wheels, weaving, lye soap, and butter churning. Food Vendors, Country music and Fiddle Contest.  Pony pulls, Antique tractors, pumpkin and scarecrow contests, and horse show.

·          Taste of Our Towns Festival (T.O.O.T.), Lewisburg ,WV  -  10/14

o          www.carnegiehallwv.com   Scheduled during the most colorful time of the year, TOOT is a fall favorite in West Virginia! Please the palate with great food ranging from fried chicken and hot dogs to gourmet dishes and homemade desserts. Enjoy foods of Appalachia as well as specialties from The Greenbrier, Tamarack and the Greenbrier Valley's own restaurants. There is something for everyone! TOOT features live music, museum exhibits, a juried art and craft show, a street dance, pony rides and Kids' Scene. It's perfect for the entire family!

·          Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, Martinsburg ,WV  -  10/19 - 10/22

o         www.msahf.com   The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The community-based, family-friendly festival offers good fun, great food, and events appealing to every member of the family.

·          WV Turkey Festival, Mathias ,WV  -  10/20 - 10/22

o         304-897-5532   The WV Turkey Festival started in 1955 to honor the many turkey farmers in the Lost River Valley and as a fund raiser for the Mathias Ruritan Club. Activities include: Little Miss WV Turkey Princess Pageant, crafts, classic car cruise-in, chain saw carving, kettle popcorn, turkey shoot, turkey & ham dinner, WV Turkey Pageant, corn maze, and fiddle & banjo contest.

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·          Autumn Fest, RICHMOND - 9/22/2006 -9/24/2006

o         parks.ky.gov/stateparks/fb/index.htm ftboone@bellsouth.net   (859) 527-3131 Enjoy the cooler weather of fall with nature hikes, free putt-putt and tours, hot dog roast and lots more.

·          Pumpkinfest, GEORGETOWN  -  9/23/2006 -10/29/2006

o          www.DoubleStink.com  Festival with homemade crafts, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, camel & pony rides, draft horse wagon ride, great food, trolley & train rides. Saturdays and Sundays Only!  in  September and October. 502-868-9703  502) 863-3437

·          Oxford Antique Sale "Extravaganza" Fall, GEORGETOWN  -  9/23/2006 - 9/23/2006

o         jarvisantiques@aol.com  35 - 40 antique dealers from five states displaying their antiques for sale on the grounds of the old Presbyterian Church in the village of Oxford.  502) 863-2356

·          Rockaway Valley Pumpkin Harvest, NICHOLASVILLE  -  9/23/2006 -10/29/2006

o         rockaway_homes@yahoo.com  Enjoy the beauty of the fall countryside just a few minutes from Lexington.  All kinds of pumpkins (mini, monster, white, blue, and of course ORANGE) and fall decor - you pick or we pick - are ready for harvest! Spend the afternoon picnicing, playing corn hole, or painting a gourd birdhouse next to West Hickman Creek.!  (859) 273-5329

●    Apple Harvest,   PLEASANTHILL -  9/30/2006 - 10/1/2006

o         www.shakervillageky.org info@shakervillageky.org  Enjoy the bounty of autumn's apple harvest. Hands-on children's activities with apples, cider pressing, apple butter making, and apple drying. Guided walks through the orchard to learn about historic apple varieties and small orchard management. (859) 734-1562

●    Pumpkin Days on the Farm, WALTON - 10/1/2006 -10/29/2006

o         www.kyagr.com/bentonfarms.htm Bentonfarmsupick@aol.com  Bring the whole family on out to Benton Farms.  A working family farm. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, visit the barnyard animals, pick that favorite pumpkin, try some pumpkin pie and try out our corn maze. (859) 485-7000

●    Cordell Hull Highway Roller Coaster Fair, TOMPKINSVILLE - 10/6/2006 -10/8/2006

o         monroemoney@centernetwork.net   Three day grassroots extravaganza from Mammoth Cave, KY to Byrdstown, TN with 100 miles of yard sales, crafts, antiques, handcrafted quilts, produce, southern foods, BBQ, entertainment, flea markets. 270-487-1314.

●    Country Festival & Back Forty Nature Walk, PARIS - 10/7/2006 - 10/7/2006

o         www.reedvalleyorchard.com info@reedvalleyorchard.com   120 acre scenic farm with nature trail, 50 varieties of apples. A fun filled festive day with local craft vendors and food booths. Also available throughout the year (100% locally grown so you can pick) peaches, pears & Asian pears, blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries & cherries. Phone 859-987-6480.

●    Halloween Train, STEARNS  -  10/13/2006 -10/14/2006 (Night Hours)

o         www.bsfsry.com  Ride the rails into Roger's Barthell Mining Camp for a Halloween costume party, haunted house, ghosts stories and yummy treats.

●    Fall Craft Show , GILBERTSVILLE - 10/14/2006 -10/15/2006

o         parks.ky.gov/resortparks/kd/index.htm kentuckydamvillage@ky.govAn outdoor-juried crafts show located on a point over looking beautiful Kentucky Lake. The show features handcrafted items crafted by artists from Kentucky and neighboring states. Artist demonstrations, bluegrass music, and traditional Kentucky food fare mark this weekend “Made in Kentucky”. (270) 362-4271

●    Foothills Festival, ALBANY -  10/20/2006 -10/21/2006

o         www.albanyclintonco.com/foothills.htm thompson.b@mchsi.com  Arts and crafts displays, a flea market, great food, rides, contests, live music. Foothills Festival is one of the best fall events in Southern Kentucky. 606-387-8724

●    Fall Color Weekend, PINE MOUNTAIN  - 10/20/2006 -10/22/2006

o         www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/page22.html pinemountain@earthlink.net Come and enjoy as nature adorns the mountains with its finest colors in preparation for the long winter sleep. Our weekend begins with registration from 3:30-6:00pm on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. Activities include slide presentations, lectures, trail walks, and folkdance. It is a time to treasure for all people. (606) 558-3571

●    Colorfest, CLERMONT - 10/21/2006 1 - 10/22/2006

o         www.bernheim.org nature@bernheim.org Spectacular Fall color, hikes, guided walks, pumpkin carving and lots of family fun for everyone. (502) 955-8512

NORTH CAROLINA    Fall Foliage/Events 1-800-847-4862

●          Fear Farm , Clayton  -  Oct 1, 2006 - Oct 31, 2006

o         Farmer's Corner in Clayton becomes "Fear Farm" during the month of October. Come join the fun with five haunted attractions

●          Lazy O Farm Maze Days Adventure, Smithfield  -  Oct 1, 2006 - Oct 31, 2006

o         Fun farm educational Millet Maze full of learning stations and interactive excitement. Hayride, pumpkins and farm animals. Picnic area available. ...

●          94th Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee  -  Oct 3, 2006 - Oct 7, 2006

o         Even the Cherokee elders remember their first fair as kids. The smell of popcorn, hot dogs and woodchips in the air. Rides and games for the generations. Authentic Cherokee artists as well as vendors from across the region showing their wares.   (800) 438-1601

●          Great Pumpkin Contest, Raleigh  -  Oct 5, 2006

o         Pumpkin decorating contest, largest pumpkin contest, and much more!

28th Annual Blue Ridge Overview, North Wilkesboro  -  Oct 6, - Nov 11, 2006

o         Annual Blue Ridge Overview Juried Photographic Competition & Exhibition. Works in Clay by Bill Johnston and Pastels by Kevin Beck will also be on ...

●          Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, North Wilkesboro  -  Oct 6, 2006 - Oct 7, 2006

o         Fall is in the air and so is the smell of freshly baked fried apple pies. 'Apple Jam' begins Friday at 6pm in  Ruritan Park

●          Harvest Festival, Wendell -  Oct 4, 2006 - Oct 6, 2006

o         Two-day festival with visual arts, crafts, food, face  painting, children's games, children's parade and more.

●          Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival, Spring Hope  -  Oct 6, 2006 - Oct 7, 2006

o         Going strong after more than 20 years, the Pumpkin Festival attracts 30,000-40,000 visitors each year and is nationally recognized.

●          Durham Art Council's Centerfest Celebration, Durham,  -  Oct 7, 2006 - Oct 8, 2006

o         One of North Carolina's oldest and largest street-arts fairs in the nation bringing the streets of Downtown Durham alive with arts, crafts, ...

●          59th Annual Fall Edition of the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Asheville –10/19 -22

o         The Fair combines a half century of tradition with contemporary innovations for the premiere craft event in the Southeast.

●          Airlie Oyster Roast, Wilmington  -  Oct 20, 2006 - Oct 21, 2006

o         A time to enjoy friends, eat succulent oysters and dance to a dynamic live band, all at the coastal setting of the Airlie

●        Autumn With Topsail, Surf City  -  Oct 21, 2006 - Oct 22, 2006

o         Featuring a juried Artists' Court with many regional artists displaying and selling their work, plus musical entertainment, a variety of food…

●          18th Annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival, Waynesville  -  Oct 21

o         Free  Art and Craft Demonstration Booths.  Apples, cider, fresh fried pies and other Apple delicacies - all during the peak of fall ...

●          10th Annual Pumpkin Fest, Franklin  -  Oct 28, 2006

o         Street festival & crafts with lots of contests, autumnal decorations with all day entertainment, Pumpkin Roll down Phillips Street, costume parade & ...

●          Halloween Haunted Trail & Kid's Hayride, Clayton   -  Oct 28, 2006

o         At dark, ghosts will emerge to scare anyone who is brave enough to walk the trail! There will be a "fun" hayride for the younger children.  Hayride ...

●          Pumpkin Fest at Fearrington, Pittsboro - Oct 28, 2006 - Oct 31, 2006

o         Pumpkins, Hay Bale Maze & Spooky Storytime! Dozens of elaborately carved jack-o'-lanterns will be on display throughout the village center. Other ...

●          Columbus Halloween Stroll, Columbus,  -  Oct 31, 2006

o          Downtown businesses are open and distribute goodies to youngsters.

●              Hocus Pocus: Halloween Fun, Canton  -  Oct 31, 2006

o         An evening of family fun with games, music and dancing. Dress up for the costume contest and storytelling! Pumpkin carving contest and the magic broom.

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·          Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival, Pendleton  -   October 1, 2006 & October 7, 2006

o         Talented crafters and artists as well as merchants and collectors will be selling their wares. Local musicians will keep you entertained throughout the day. Food vendors are sure to fill your belly, while the children will enjoy old fashioned games, a pie eating contest and corn shucking.  (864) 646-9182

·          Annual Antique Fair, Abbeville  -   October 7, 2006

o         Antique booths are set up around the historic court square of downtown Abbeville with dealers from around the Upstate, Eastern Georgia, and Western North Carolina.  (864) 366-4600

·          Gopher Hill Festival, Ridgeland  -   October 7, 2006

o         Prior to the 1890s, the town of Ridgeland was known as Gopher Hill because of the abundance of gopher tortoises that inhabited the area sandhills. This annual festival, named for the now endangered gopher tortoise, offers an abundance of family fun and entertainment. Highlights include a parade, arts and crafts, kiddie rides, games, free outdoor concert with a variety of entertainers and the ever popular turtle race.  843-726-8126

·          Park Day, Daniel Island  -  October 14, 2006

o         The celebration will offer a full day of free and nominally priced events and activities in several of the Island's signature parks. From Gullah story telling to field day events from kids the day is full of opportunities. From gardening and landscaping seminars to golf swing clinics. Dozens of available homes will also be featured in the Island's largest Open House event.

·          Greater Pacolet Indian Summer Festival,  Pacolet  -  October 14, 2006

·          Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkintown  - October 14, 2006, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

o         Spend the day browsing the arts and craft booths, listening to the music, and enjoying the day. Bring a chair or blanket and rest among the beauty of fall colors and cool mountain air.

·          Heritage Jubilee,  Edgefield   -  October 20, 2006 - October 21, 2006

·          Hill-arity,  Chester   -  October 20, 2006 - October 22, 2006

·          Sugarfoot Festival   Honea Path  -  October 27, 2006 - October 28, 2006

o         Main Street will be turned into an old time country fair! Music and food, hayrides, games, fireworks and the Sugarfoot Classic Horseshoe Tournament. Celebrate the town's 150th anniversary.  (864) 369-6516

·          Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee,  North Augusta   -  October 28, 2006, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

o         The annual fall festival offers continuous entertainment, games, contests and activities for children. Also, crafts and food vendors will be on hand.  (803) 441-4300

·          Seneca Steam Fling, Seneca   -  October 28, 2006 - October 29, 2006

o         Live entertainment, fireworks, food, arts show and sports competitions celebrating the 100th anniversary of Seneca. (864) 467-5780

·          Campground Massacre,  Fort Mill   -  September 29, 2006 - October 31, 2006

o         Prepare to be scared to death! Since 1994, The Campground Massacre has been the favorite haunt in the Charlotte area. It is the most hi-tech haunt in the area and offers a great value for your experience. Indoors & Outside in the real, dark woods. It's obvious a lot of money and effort is spent adding to this local's haunting favorite each year.        (866) 752-7437

TENNESSEE  Fall Color Hotline  1-800-697-4200

·          Unicoi County Apple Festival, Erwin  -  Oct 6, 2006 - Oct 7, 2006

o         The festival is a celebration and presentation of the unique heritage, foods, crafts and culture of the Southern Appalachian region. More than 300 craft and food vendors

·          National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough  -  Oct 6, 2006 - Oct 8, 2006

o         The nation’s oldest and most dynamic event dedicated to the oral tradition. Includes a wide variety of accomplished artists whose stories can take listeners back to their childhood, across cultures and borders, and into the world of imagination. 

·          Celebration of Fine Crafts, Chattanooga  -  Oct 7, 2006 - Oct 8, 2006

o         A pre-holiday market of fine crafts featuring more than 100 select craft artists chosen for the quality of their work. A family event on the banks of the Tennessee River in the midst of Chattanooga’s delightful Coolidge Park.

·          Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival & Weigh Off, Allardt  -  Oct 6, 2006 - Oct 8, 2006

o         Weigh-off of giant pumpkins for world record consideration. Crafts festival, entertainment, parade, car and motorcycle show.

·          Clinch River Antique Festival, Clinton  -  Oct 13, 2006 - Oct 14, 2006

o         Friday night kicks off with a “Party in the Park” with live entertainment and great food. Saturday features a Street Fair with more than 70 antique vendors and artisans.

·          Shady Valley Cranberry Festival, Shady Valley  -  Oct 13, 2006 - Oct 14, 2006

o         Daylong festivities include live country, gospel and bluegrass music, rides and games for children, helicopter rides, indoor exhibits and some of the best food you’ll ever eat.

·          Autumn Gold Festival, Coker Creek  -  Oct 14, 2006 - Oct 15, 2006

o         Arts & crafts, music, food and fun for the entire family.

·          Appalachian Heritage Festival, Blountville -  Oct 14, 2006 - Oct 15, 2006

o         Heritage festival featuring crafters, food, Celtic, bluegrass and traditional Appalachian music.

·          Halloween Ghostly Gathering, Rugby  -  Oct 20 - Oct 21, and Oct. 27 & 28

o         A calling of spirits from Rugby’s past and a look at how Halloween began. Includes a chili and cornbread dinner, candle and lantern-lit tours and fireside storytelling. 

·          Edgar Evins State Park Fall Color Cruise, Silver Point  -  Oct 21, 2006

o         Pontoon boat ride on Center Hill Lake to view fall colors. Admission charge. 

• NAIA 25th Silver Aniversary Pow Wow & Fall Festival, Nashville  -  Oct 20 - Oct 22

o         Long Hunter State Park - Native American Indians perform traditional and modern music, art, dance, and craft demos in an open outdoor arena. Admission charge. 

·          Cleveland Apple Festival, Cleveland  -  Oct 21, 2006 - Oct 22, 2006

o         A family event offering a  juried arts & crafts show, live bluegrass music, food booths, pony and hay rides, entertainment, children's activities and more. Admission charge.  

·          Fall Color Cruise, Chattanooga  -  Oct 28, 2006

o         Cruise the Tennessee River by boat, car or bus to view more than 300

      different trees and 900 kinds of wildflowers.

·          Bonnie Blue Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze, Rogersville  -  Sep 22, 2006 - Oct 28

o         Two corn mazes totaling 20 acres. One maze features the “Haunted Harvest,” another is filled with Civil War questions and is spook free. Admission charge.  423-923-4181 Call for schedule

·          Witches Wynd, Kingsport   -  Oct 27, 2006 - Oct 28, 2006

o         Professional storytellers in the nooks and crannies of ancient log buildings relate legends and lore to groups who move from place to place.  

·          Norris Dam State Park's Fall Color Cruises, Lake City  -  Oct 14, 2006 - Oct 29, 2006

o         Join us as we venture along beautiful Norris Lake in a pontoon boat and enjoy nature’s artistry of fall colors. Park Rangers will narrate your trip with tree and wildlife identification. Admission charge.

VIRGINIA  Events  1-800-434-LEAF

• 43rd Street Festival of the Arts, Richmond  -  Sept 16^th

o         The show is a fine art and craft show featuring 65 of the regions finest artisans. Local musicians, including Susan Greenbaum and the Bluz Catz, provide music for this event   (804) 233-1758

·          Overmountain Men Call to Arms Celebration,  Blacksburg  -  Sept. 22

o         Event commemorates and celebrates the beginning of the 1780 military campaign leading to the battle of Kings Mountain. 200 VA patriot militia joined fellow Americans from TN, NC & SC to track down and defeat a British force under Major Patrick Ferguson. The battle is considered one of the key turning points in the American Revolution. The annual event takes place on the original muster ground in Abingdon, Virginia and includes military demonstrations, fife and drum music, craftspeople, storytelling, and special ceremonies.

·          Middleburg Classic Horse Show,   The Plains  -  Sept. 19 – 24

o         An A-3 rated competition. Horses show in both the arena and outside on a course. Field hunter competitions, ladies & gentlemen's hunter hacks, a family class & hunt teams highlight one evening. Classes for children hunters, small & large juniors. All ponies & children's hunter classic on one day/night.

·          Chilhowie Community Apple Festival,  Chilhowie  -  Sept. 22 – 24

o         The community still pays homage to the apple each September with the Apple Festival. Activities include a grande parade, an arts and crafts festival and a beauty pageant.  (276) 646-3232

·          Fall for Fairfax,   Fairfax  -  Sept. 30

o         The annual Fall for Fairfax is a free-admission autumn event for families, with scarecrow-making, hayrides, pumpkin-painting, Kids Crafts, and many educational exhibits focusing on safety, fitness, health and the environment.   (703) 324-3247  (800) 880-6629

·          Apple Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller's Orchard,  Lovingston: 9/30-10/1; Oct. 21-22

o         Corn Maze, Hayrides to the orchard and pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, food, country music, crafts and food. Music and apple butter making on Saturday only  (434) 263-5036

·          Apple Harvest Festival at Carter Mountain Orchard,   Charlottesville  -  Sept. 30-Oct. 1

o         Come join us for apple picking, hayrides, bluegrass music, food, crafts, and the best views around! Visit our country store, with Virginia-made jams and jellies, souvenirs, local crafts, and choose from our excellent selection of pumpkins and gourds. The smell of fresh, hot, apple-cider donuts will greet you as you step up to the bakery. Try our fresh baked apple pie. Fresh apple cider and apple butter will be available.  (434) 977-1833

·          Roanoke Craftsmen's Fall Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - 18th Annual,Roanoke: /29-10/1

o         Held Annually every Fall since 1987 and features original designs & work by over 250 talented artists and craftsmen from the US. Experience the extraordinary! See the creative process in action as many demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste & budget

·          Harvest Days Festival,   Clarksville  -  Oct. 7 – 8

o         Clarksville On The Lake celebrates autumn with pumpkin decorating contests, great food, live entertainment, Fall decorations, arts & crafts, and a live auction.  (434) 374-2436

·          Halloween Festival & Haunted Hayride,   Virginia Beach  - Oct. 6 – 8

o         Hunt Club Farm presents 17th annual Halloween Festival & Haunted Hayride featuring Three Scary Haunted Events: Hampton Roads Original Haunted Hayride; The Village of the Dead & The Field of Screams. A cast of 75 live performers nightly. Amusement Rides, Games, Concessions, Pumpkins and More.  We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in Advance for Friday & Saturday Night Shows.  (757) 427-9520

·          Festival of Leaves, 36th Annual,   Front Royal  -  Oct. 14

o         Historical demonstrations, living history interpretations, arts and crafts, food, a parade, music, children's corner, and much more will be available.

·          Fall Festival,   Fairfax  -  Oct. 14

o         This traditional Fall Festival in the heart of the City of Fairfax is full of unique and interesting crafts & gifts. Stalls and activities from all the local arts groups and businesses. More than 500 juried crafters and food vendors will be selling their goods and gifts. A day out for all the family with food, entertainment and something to interest all. Activities include children's rides, pony rides, inflatable games and much more.  (703) 385-7858

·          Fall Foliage Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery,  Nellysford  -  Oct. 14 – 15

o         Enjoy Natures bounty and beauty at Hill Top Winery. Take in the scenery with a glass of "true to the fruit" wine while relaxing under our ourdoor covered pavilion. Wines and Meads paired with food samples. Bring a picnic rain or shine. In Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.   (434) 361-1266

·          Chesterfield Berry Farm 2006 Pumpkin Festival,   Moseley - Oct. 14 – 15

o         Take a wagon ride out to the fields to pick your own pumpkin. Find your way through our corn maze or walk through Pirate's Cove (animated pirates and parrots). Visit the animal barn and see all the farm animals (cows, chickens, pigs, emus, peacocks, guineas, sheep, and rabbits). Wine tasting with Peaks of Otter winery. Listen to the live entertainment while you eat your homemade BBQ, coleslaw, and lip smacking beans or roast your own hotdog. Then for dessert try some pumpkin ice cream. Picnic tables are available. Visit our gift shop with fall decorations, Halloween treats, gifts, garden flags, jams and jellies. Bring your family to join our family with a day down on the farm.  (804) 739-9056

·          Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival at Historic Long Branch, Millwood: 10/20-21

o         Held amidst the brilliant fall foliage of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains the skies are bursting with colorful hot air balloons as they glide above the splendid Shenandoah Valley. The Hot Air Balloon & Pumpkin Glow kicks off the event Friday illuminating the dusk skies surrounding the mansion. Saturday & Sunday view 30+ Hot Air Balloons, including special shapes, as they fly morning & evening (weather permitting). Wine Connoisseurs will enjoy vintages from more than 17 Virginia Wineries. Sunrise to sunset activities include; artisans & crafters, antique cars & fire engines, children's amphitheatre & activities, live entertainment, mansion tours, great festival foods & so much more!   (888) 558-5567

·          Historic Cemeteries Tour,   Fredericksburg  -  Oct. 28

o         Join the Colonial Heritage Society as they tour three of Fredericksburg's most historic cemeteries--St. George's Episcopal Church, the Masonic Cemetery and the Washington-Gordon Cemetery near Kenmore. Transportation will be by trolley leaving from the Visitor Center. Check website as departure hours may vary.  (540) 371-3906

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·          Pumpkin and Harvest Festival, Augusta  -  10/01/2006 - 10/31/2006 

o         Enjoy a 12-acre pirate themed corn maze, hay rides, hay tunnels, hay pyramid, kiddie train, a corn cannon, and a U-pick pumpkin patch with 25 different varieties of pumpkins and gourds. Enjoy a bonfire 

·          31st Annual Arkansas Apple Festival, Lincoln  -  10/06/2006 - 10/08/2006 

o         The Apple Festival celebrates the rich history of apples in our area. There is truly something for everyone 

·          38th Annual Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair, Hot Springs  -  10/06/2006 - 10/08/2006 

o         Handmade arts and crafts, flowers, plants, jewelry, quilts, wood furniture, decorative stained glass. All pre-juried. Entertainment, music, clowns, petting zoo, food and E.H.C. dining room.

·          15th Annual Hiking Extravaganza Fall Foliage, Hot Springs -  10/07/2006 

o         Description: Enjoy a guided hike along old Indian trails. Learn about the wildlife, natural resources, and environment. Hear Indian legends 

·          Bubba's Butcher Barn at Pumpkin Hollow, Saint Francis  -  10/13/2006 - 10/31/2006

o         Pumpkin Hollow's newest attraction. Down on the farm, trouble is brewin' in an old 2 story barn. Legend has it that folks have been seen entering but not leaving the barn in a timely fashion. If you have the guts, take a short walk in the dark to experience a new level of scare! Also, don't forget a walk through the Forest of Fright.  

·          Pumpkin Hollow Forest of Fright, Saint Francis  -  10/13/2006 - 10/31/2006 

o         Pumpkin Hollow's Forest of Fright is the region's premier haunted attraction. You'll PAY TO GET IN AND PRAY TO GET OUT!! The one-half mile haunted woods walking trail is not for children, wimpy adults, or the faint of heart! 

·          Pumpkin Hollow's Friendly Forest, Saint Francis  -  10/13/2006 - 10/31/2006 

o         Unlike Pumpkin Hollow's Forest of Fright and Bubba's Butcher Barn, the Friendly Forest is designed by the folks at Pumpkin Hollow just for children, wimpy adults, and the faint of heart. Take a walk through the children's corn maze to enter the Friendly Forest where only the nicest goblins reside!

·          10th Annual Lake Chicot Fall Festival, Lake Village  -  10/21/2006 

o         Bring the family and join us for a day filled with something for everyone: live entertainment, cooking competitions, a carnival on the lakefront, cardboard boat races, dog costume and talent shows.

·          12th Annual Ghosts of the Past, Gillett  -  10/21/2006

o         A living history candlelight tour through the town site area. Nearly 300 years of Arkansas history come to life with music, dancing and stories of the spirits that still reside at Arkansas Post.  Reservations recommended.

o         30th Annual Sherwood Fall Festival, Sherwood  -  10/21/2006

o         Arts & crafts vendors, local entertainment, children's activities, cute kids contest, arts, crafts and photography competition, food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides

·          10th Annual Ghost Story Trail,  Parkin  -  10/28/2006 

o         Walk around the dark Village Trail as you encounter ghosts of Parkin's past. Meet a Spanish soldier, Casqui's mother or a woodman from the old sawmill. Sit a spell afterwards around a bonfire and roast marshmallows. Wear a costume and bring a bag for collecting candy. Parental discretion is advised with younger children--this event is designed to be spooky enough for older children.

·          11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular, Eureka Springs  -  10/28/2006 

o         Haunted hayride and Trail of Terror, night time viewing of 100+ big cats, children's costume parade and contest, games, food concessions. Fun for everyone! Enjoy the night time thrill of seeing lions, tigers, and bears (oh, my!) as their eyes glow back at you. If you visit the Refuge during the day, admission to the party is free. 

·          Creepy Trail Hike, Roland  -  10/28/2006 

o         Tonight, wear your scariest costume and brave the spooky Kingfisher Trail, if you dare! Candy provided. No admittance after 7 p.m. 

·          Fall Festival Dance, Huntsville -  10/28/2006 

o         Local bands and a variety of music for spending a fun night out. All ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Concessions available. 

·          Halloween Night Hike and Owl Prowl, Mountain Pine  -  10/31/2006 

o         Creep into the night forest under the watchful eyes of the park interpreter. Explore wildlife along the trail. Whoooo knows? We might even be able to call up an owl. Sign up early at the visitor center and meet at amphitheater. Sturdy shoes are recommended. 

 
KANSAS

·          Schaakes Pumpkin Patch, Lawrence  -   9/1/06 - 10/31/06

o         Pick your own pumpkins. Great family entertainment on a working farm with live farm animals. Take a hayride to and from the patch. Walk through the hay maze and corn maze and jump in the straw romp.

·          Gaeddert/Martisko Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Buhler   -   9/2/06 - 11/5/06

o         Beautifully designed 4 1/2-acre corn maze.... Available day or night. Festive atmosphere with concessions, 24-ft wooden bridge, kids' courtyard, and pumpkin patch.

·          Lawrence Indian Art Show, Lawrence  -   9/9/06 - 10/7/06

o         Annual contemporary Native American artists exhibit and sale.  Juried competition featuring two and three dimensional artwork by contemporary Native American artists from across the United States.

·          Pumpkin Festival 2006, Burns - 9/16/06 - 10/31/06

o         Pumpkin festival, shopping, and pick-your-own pumpkin.... family packed fun, entertainment, shopping, food, you pick-your own pumpkin, walk through the corn maze and be sure to bring a flashlight if you brave the maze at night.

·          Ciderfest, Louisburg  -  9/23/06 - 10/8/06

o         80 arts and crafts vendors, live music, food, apple cider, and donut making.

·          Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch Harvest of Pumpkins 2006, Ellis - 9/23/06 - 10/31/06

o         Charming rural setting.  Every fall, starting the last weekend of September through the end of October, you're invited to take part in this autumn celebration. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, u-pick-m pumpkins in many shapes and sizes, meander through the maze, see some animals, and view the scarecrows, all while enjoying the fresh autumn air. Wander through the original hog barn and chicken coops filled with crafts, fall decorations, and Cottage Lanes' own Hand-poured country candles. During the fall season Cottage Lane is open to the public on weekends

·          Fall Classic Shoot, Columbus  -  10/6/06 - 10/8/06

o         Enjoy one of 5 European courses of 100 shoot, 5 stand. Try upland hunting with your friends. Relax and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in southeast Kansas at this World renown clay target resort. Book a room in the main lodge, enjoy peace and quiet or join in the many activities. Professional guides and trained dogs are on hand to take you fishing in the many mined land strip pits or hunting for deer, wild turkeys, dove, and many other type of animals. Bring a group of friends and book an upland hunting experience for quail and pheasant. Don't know how to shoot, but would like to learn the sport, personnel are on hand for shooting instructions.

·          Artful Taste of Autumn, McPherson  -  10/14/06

o         A wine tasting paired with tapas at a beautiful Tuscan Villa on the prairie. Enjoy an evening of food and wine surrounded by gardens and artwork of talented Central Kansas artists.

·          Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival, Mound City  -  10/14/06 - 10/15/06

o         Parade, craft booths, and food vendors. With over 500 crafters displaying their wares everyone is sure to find something they will love. Don't forget about the more than 40 food booths with their taste-tempting treats. Get things started right with the parade to start the festival.

·          Halstead Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, Halstead  - 10/21/06

o         40th annual festival.  This unique, small-town festival features fine artists, crafters, entertainment, and a historic trolley tour.

·          Maple Leaf Festival, Baldwin City  -  10/21/06 - 10/22/06

o         Festival with more than 350 arts and crafts booths, parade, quilt show, and train rides. It began as a way to promote the and its beautiful maple trees. There are activities for everyone, from the children's parade just prior to the main parade to music all weekend long by a variety of local performers. Visit the quilt show and participate in the Volkswalk. There are carnival rides as well as a Kid's Zone complete with arts and crafts and a petting zoo. Midland Railway offers train rides to Nowhere during the weekend and tours of our historic sites are also available.

·          Night Hike, Arkansas City  -  10/28/06

o         Who is afraid of the dark? Come out for a night hike, no flashlights allowed. Will hike through the woods to learn about the five senses. Listen to the night sounds and learn about some of the nocturnal animals while on the trail. Participants need to dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy boots. Space is limited.

·          Tricks and Treats at the Boo-seum, Topeka  -  10/31/06

o         A Halloween event especially for children.  This fun Halloween event especially for children includes cookie and mask decorating, photographs, and costumed interpreters.

MISSOURI   Fall Report  1-800-NATURAL

·          U-Pick Pumpkins at Pumpkins Etc. , Platte City  -  Sep. 9 - Oct. 31, 2006

o         Enjoy family-oriented fun at our old barn, filled with fall decorations and surrounded by pumpkin and gourd patches. We feature a large haystack, tall grass maze, some sittin' logs and lots of kittens.

·          Scarecrow Spectacular , Kingsville  -  Sep. 30 - Oct. 31, 2006

o         www.powellgardens.org.  Check out the collection of scarecrows, from traditional to wonderfully weird, during the third annual scarecrow exhibit at Powell Gardens. Entries from the public are welcome. See our Web site for contest details:

·          Octoberfest, New Haven  -  Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2006

o         Weekends in October, join the fun at this traditional German festival, with live music and Barbeque.

·          Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival,  Alton -   10/6 - 10/7 

o         www.altonadvertiser.com  This exciting festival includes a variety of arts and craft booths, live musical entertainment, pumpkin-carving, walnut events, horseshoe-pitching, other talent contests, food, walnut baking contest, rides and games. 417/778-7295

·          Autumn Historic Folklife Festival, Hannibal  -  10/21 - 10/22 

o         The 30th annual festival will feature artists, artisans and craftsmen demonstrating historic crafts, traditional arts, arts and crafts, traditional musicians, food cooked on wood stoves, fresh-pressed cider, and a children's area. 573/221-6545

·          Maple Leaf Festival, Carthage  -  10/14 - 10/22 

o         www.carthagechamber.com  This week-long event includes the biggest parade in southwest Missouri, arts & crafts galore, a dog show, queen contest, gospel musical, lip synch contest, food and much more. 417/358-2373

OKLAHOMA 

·          Turner Falls Arts & Crafts Show, Davis  -  Oct 7 - 8, 2006

o         www.davisok.org  Arts, crafts, live entertainment, and food, all in the beautiful setting of Turner Falls Park. 580-369-2402

·          Bricktown Haunted Warehouse, Oklahoma City  -  Oct 14 - 31, 2006

o         www.bricktownokc.com  Oklahoma City’s premier Haunted Warehouse promises to be better than ever. With over 20 minutes of pure terror, the warehouse has three stories with scenes such as the Mad Man Asylum, Junkyard Mayhem, The Mind Altering Black Hole, Evil Laboratory, Alligator Swamp, Butcher Shop, Carnival Carnage, Haunted Graveyard, Possessed Bedroom, Chainsaw Castle, an Electric Chair Execution, Nuclear Fallout plus many more new surprises. Admission: $10.00 at the door for Haunted House $10.00 at the door for Haunted Dark Ride $17.00 Combo for both. Discounts and Line pass for Groups of 25 or more. Call 405-236-4143         

·          Fall Festival, Locust Grove -  Oct 21, 2006

o         www.locustgroveok.com  Arts and crafts festival with food vendors. 918-479-6336

·          Great Pumpkin Egg Hunt, Wagoner  -  Oct 29, 2006

o         Join us for an egg hunt and costume contest. Costume contest will be judged in 2 age groups starting at 2pm. 918-772-2108

·          Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, Oklahoma City  -  Oct 26 - 31, 2006

o         www.okczoo.com  This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most fa"boo"lous events. Tickets are $6 for children which includes an official treat bag. Accompanying adults, 18 years of age or older, are admitted free. 405-424-3344

·          Fall Foliage Festival, Talihina -  Oct 28 - 29, 2006

o         www.talihinacc.com  Event includes arts and crafts, food concessions, demonstrations, car show, entertainment and more. 918-567-3434

·          Pumpkin Festival, Cordell  -  Oct 14, 2006

o         www.cordell-ok.net  This family friendly hometown event begins with a pumpkin pancake breakfast and continues throughout the day with food and craft vendors, live entertainment, classic car show, and so much more. 580-832-3538

TEXAS  (Hundreds of events!!)

·          Old Mill Trade Days, Post  -   Sep 1-3, Oct 6-8, Nov 3-5, 24-26

o         Shop for antiques, collectibles, wearables and wonderful West Texas fare.

·          Cornfield Maize, Lubbock  -  Sep 16-Nov25

o         At'l Do Farms. E-mail: atldo@door.net

·          Dia de los Muertos Exhibit, Harlingen  -  Sep 19-Nov4

o         Celebrates the Day of the Dead. Altars created by the community are exhibited. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood & Raintree.

·          Arts & Crafts Festival, Gladewater  -   Sep 23-24

o         This is the largest outdoor arts & crafts event in East Texas. Includes art, woodcrafts, ceramics, dolls, jewelry, clothing, needlework and much more. Broadway School Campus. E-mail: gladewatercoc@cox-internet.com

·          South Texas Maize, Hondo  -  Sep 23-Nov26

o         Includes cornfield maze, children's play area, fresh cut flowers, vegetables, food and more.

·          Screams Halloween Theme Park, Waxahachie  -  Sep 29-Oct28

o         Includes four haunted houses, maze and ghoulish graveyard. Enjoy games, rids, food, drink and the Trail of Terror. 2511 FM 66, exit 399A off I-35 E. E-mail: marketing@screamspark.com

·          Fall Fly Fishing Fest, Concan  -  Sep 29-Oct1

o         Fly fishing experts teach fly casting, fly tying and how to read the rivers for successful fishing. Includes workshops about local fishes and what's on the fish's menu to guide lure selection. Hosted by the Texas Hill Country River Region, House Pasture Cattle Company and Oasis Outback. E-mail: ken@thcrr.com

·          Warehouse of Terror, Mineola  -  Sep 29-30, Oct6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 30-31

o         316 E. Broad. E-mail: lakecountryplayhouse@yahoo.co for details

·          Fall Nature Quest, Concan  -  Sep 29-Oct2

o         Festival features birding, butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, native plants, champion trees, river ecology, stargazing and outdoor skills in expert-led field trips, workshops and seminars. This is the first-ever fall session of the highly-acclaimed spring nature festival. E-mail: sage@thcrr.com

·          Texas Maze at Dewberry Farm, Brookshire  -  Sep 30-Nov26

o         Corn maze, pumpkin patch, barnyard area, hayride, barrel train ride, corn cannon, and more. 7 miles north of town on FM 362.

·          Rio Grande Valley MAiZE, Mercedes  -  Sep 30-Dec2

o         Cornfield maze between Mercedes and La Feria, one mile north of Expressway 83 on Mile 2 East (Kika de la Garza Highway/FM 1425). Hayrides, country store, campfire, corn box, cow train, and more. Haunted maze for Halloween.

·          25th Anniversary of the Old Pecan Street Fall Festival, Austin  -  Sep 30-Oct1

o         Musicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street fair. East Sixth Street.

·          Pumpkin Pumpkin & Scarecrow Round-up,  Wichita Falls  -  Oct 1-31

o         Includes games, crafts, stories, the scientific exploration of pumpkins and displays of homemade scarecrows. Entries for the scarecrow contest must be delivered by Sept. 29. River Bend Nature Center.

·          Wildlife Pumpkin Carving Contest, El Paso  -  Oct 1-29

o         Carve a pumpkin with an animal indigenous to the park on it and bring it to the park. Pumpkins will be displayed in the park. Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park.

·          Scarecrow Row, Hughes Springs  -     Oct 6-31

o         Themed scarecrows take over and bring smiles. Includes a walking and driving tour. Citywide -- Spring Park and Spring Creek Park. E-mail: jjdhowell@aol.com

·          30th Annual Fall Festival, Jasper  -  Oct 7

o         Features arts & crafts, food, children's activities and much more. Jasper County Courthouse Square. E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org

·          Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch,    Oct 7-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31

o         Includes live entertainment, scarecrow building, hay maze, pumpkin painting and more. Love Creek Orchards. E-mail: adamsapples@lovecreekorchards.com

·          Terror on the Bayou, Jefferson  -  Oct 12-15, 19-22, 26-29

o         Includes Fright Train, Screaming Corn Maize, Haunted Forest Walk, Tunnel of Doom, Ghost Walk and haunted tours. Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. E-mail: destry@jeffersonrailway.com

·          Turkeyfest, Cuero  -  Oct 13-15

o         Offers a fun-filled weekend with a grand parade, Great Gobbler Gallop, food booths, arts & crafts booths, carnival rides, live music, barbecue cook-offs, fun run, Turk-Olympics, antique tractor show and more. E-mail: rubybegonia@turkeyfest.org

·          Scarecrow Festival, Chappell Hill,     Oct 14-15

o         Enjoy a magical land of scarecrows and a pumpkin patch. Includes more than 250 craft booths, food, live music and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Chappell Hill, FM 1155 at Hwy. 290.

·          19th Annual Sand Castle Days, South Padre Island  -  Oct 19-22

o         Offers an amateur event for all ages and an international competition for masters. Includes fantastic sand sculpture, music, vendors and games. Sheraton Beach Hotel.

·          Annual Harvest Festival,  Woodville  -   Oct 20-22

o         East Texas folklife festival includes a pioneer demonstrations, ethnic performances, Civil War Confederate camp, artisans and food. Heritage Village Museum.

·          Harvest Moon Festival, Granbury  -  Oct 21-22

o         Includes arts & crafts, food booths, children's activities and scarecrow contest. Historic Downtown Square. E-mail: hgma@hcnews.com

·          Fall Foliage Festival, Canadian  -   Oct 21-22

o         Enjoy an arts & crafts festival, foliage touring, tour of homes, nature showcase, car show, special museum exhibits and more. E-mail: canadiantx@cebridge.net

·          Halloween Costume Contest , Kemah  - Oct 21-28

o         Kemah Boardwalk.  281/334-9880   www.kemahboardwalk.com

·          Buck Fever, : Seguin  -   Oct 25-26

o         Outdoor enthusiasts have an opportunity to enter a prize trophy mount, share stories, view exhibits featuring photo contest entries, receive educational information on hunting safety and more. Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org

·          Haunted House & Halloween Event, Conroe  -  Oct 27-29

o         Includes costume contest at 5 p.m. Saturday. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Conroe Recreation Center, 1202 Callahan Ave

·          Czhilispiel, Flatonia  -  Oct 27-29

o         Features one of the largest chili cook-offs in Texas. Includes continuous entertainment, food, car show, adult/children contests, parade, carnival, model train layout exhibits, barbecue and chili cook-offs, arts & crafts, and more.

·          Lighted Carved Pumpkin Display, Winnsboro  -  Oct 27-31

o         Downtown Historic District.  903/497-6667

·          Festival of Pumpkins,  Paris  -  Oct 27-28

o         Includes fishing in the fountain, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, super slide, costume contest, best dressed pets, best pumpkin recipe and more. Downtown Plaza.

·          Texas Book Festival, Austin   - Oct 27-29

o         More than 170 authors from Texas and across the nation bring their books to life. State Capitol

·          Comanche Peak Powwow, Glen Rose -  Oct 28-29

o         Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Somervell County Exposition Center Main Arena.

·          Fall Up Close,  Wichita Falls  -  Nov 1-30

o         Trail tour is designed to allow participants to investigate changes in our environment as cold weather approaches. Use microscopes, hand lenses and other field equipment, plus study and collect information about plants and animals at River Bend. River Bend Nature Center.

·          Dia de los Muertos, San Antonio  -   Nov 2

o         Includes altares, ofrendas, calaveras, flores, pan de muerto, chocolate, visual arts, poetry and music. Offers a colorful flurry of traditional and contemporary festivities that celebrate ancestral remembrance and harvest season rituals from Central Mexico's indigenous cultures. Organized by Centro Cultural Aztlan, with altars and exhibits on display all over the city, Dia de los Muertos is a mainstay of San Antonio's folklore and a vivid expression of its cultural heritage.

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Upper Plains

IOWA  

·          Autumnfest Craft Show,  Algona  -  Oct 28^th 

o         More than 140 crafters at three locations. Shuttle buses. Prizes, bake sale, lunch served.  515-295-7201

·          Amana Artisans Studio Tour,   Amana Colonies  -  Sep 15 2006  -  Sep 17 2006 

o         Artisans throughout the seven villages of the Amana Colonies open their studios to visitors and demonstrate their skills. Self-guided tour.  800-579-2294  

·          Dan-D Farms Corn Maze,   Ames   -  Sep 1 2006  -  Oct 30 2006 

o         Famous 12-acre National Special Olympics Corn Maze.  641-842-2829   

·          Story County Conservation Partners Fall Festival: Earth Rhythms, Ames  -  Oct 1st

o         Live music by Euforquestra, barbecue, children's crafts. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.   515-232-2516  

·          18th Annual Anamosa Pumpkinfest and Weigh-off,  Anamosa  -  Oct 7  -  Oct 8

o         Weigh-off, pumpkin carving and recipe contest, crafts, parade, entertainment, horseshoe pitching tournament, chainsaw art, flea market. Garden tractor pull, golf tournament, bowling tournament, volleyball.  Chili cook-off, pumpkin pancake breakfast.  319-462-4879 

·           Scream Acres Haunted Cornfield,  Atkins  -  Oct 13  -  Oct 28  weekends

o         "Spooktacular" haunted cornfield.  319-446-7667  

·          Forest Craft Festival and Scenic Drive, Bentonsport Oct 14 2006  -  Oct 15 2006

o         Scenic riverfront historic district with juried art show, antiques and crafts; "Nauvoo on the Road" on Saturday; demonstrations of candle- and rope-making as well as other 1840s activities.  319-592-3579 

·          Apple Festival and Craft Show, Cedar Rapids  -  Oct 7 2006  -  Oct 8 2006 

o         At Ushers Ferry Historic Village.  319-286-5763

·          Pierce's Pumpkin Patch Festival,  Chariton  Oct 7 2006  -  Oct 8 2006 

o            Pumpkins, costumes, food, Halloween decor and crafts.  641-774-4059

·          Halloween on the Trails,  Council Bluffs  -  Oct 14 2006  6 

o         Treats, children's activities and programs at the Western Historic Trails Center.  712-366-4900 

·          Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair,  Des Moines  -  Oct 20 2006  -  Oct 22 2006 

o          Artists and craftspeople from all over the country selling their handcrafted wares.  Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine.  Entertainment, hourly gift certificate drawings, food and drink.  402-331-2889   515-323-5400

·          Native American Days,  Dubuque  -  Sep 16 2006  -  Sep 17 2006 

o         Native American dancers and craftsman, living history exhibits and live animal programs. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.  563-557-9545

·           Fall Foliage and Bird Watching Cruise, Lansing -   Oct 14 2006 

o         Enjoy the Upper Mississippi River's fall foliage with expert birders. Observe ducks and geese, bald eagles and various hawks from the decks of the Mississippi Explorer. Reservations recommended. 563-586-4444  

·          Covered Bridge Festival, Winterset   -  Oct 14 2006  -  Oct 15 2006 

o         Go cross-country on a tour of bridges, or browse the square for food and crafts.  515-462-1185   800-298-6119

MINNESOTA   Foliage Hotline  1-800-657-3700

·          Scarecrow Festival,  Morton  -  Sep 09, 06

o        Enjoyable family fun to celebrate another change of season - this time from the bright sunshine of summer to the colorful, scenic fall. Horse and buggy rides. (507) 697-6912

·          25th Annual Applefest, Appleton   -  Sep 15 to Sep 17 2006

o         Annual festival that happens on the third weekend in September. There is a variety of activities for all to enjoy. There is a craft fair, flea market, parade, B ... (320) 289-1527

·          32nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival & Taste of Hutchinson, Hutchinson - Sep 15 & 16

o         200 Arts & Crafts vendors 20 Food vendors ... (800) 572-6689

·          Great Pumpkin Patch Festival, Park Rapids   -  Sep 15 to Sep 16    A three day event that is centered on pumpkins. There are contests for pumpkin pitching, carving, pie, seed spitting, chucking and an archery shoot.  (218) 732-4111

·          Mahkato 33rd Annual Traditional Pow-Wow Honoring the 38 Dakotah, Mankato  - 9/15-9/17

o         All Tribes welcome, public invited. Drumming, dancing, moccasin game tournament and more. No drugs or alcohol allowed.  (651) 255-0823

·          Arts Festival, Lakeville  -  Sep 16, 06 to Sep 17, 06

o         Juried art festival held on the scenic lawns of the Lakeville Area Arts Center.(952) 985-4640

·          Fall Color Tour by Covered Wagon, Buena Vista Ski Area, Bemidji  - Sep 16, 06 

o         View the 'Top of the World' in a splendor of fall colors. Ride a horse-drawn covered wagon to the top of the Continental Divide which overlooks a vista of lake 218) 243-2250

·          Fall Fever Day at WineHaven, Chisago City  -  Sep 16,  Oct 7

o         Catch the fever of the beginning of harvest time at WineHaven Winery! Join us at 10:30 a.m. for our annual Harvest Tour.  (651) 257-1017

·          Afton Art in the Park, Afton  -  Sep 23, 06 to Sep 24, 06 

o         Enjoy the fall foliage of the beautiful St. Croix Valley when you attend the 28th annual art fair in the quaint village square Over 60 artisans (715) 386-2305

·          Leaf Spectacular, Taylors Falls  -  Sep 30, 06 to Oct 15, 06

o         Bring your camera! Leaves, scarecrows and pumpkins! Hike in the Village and Interstate State Park, canoe, ride the excursion boat and tour the 1855 Folsom House ... (651) 465-6315

·          PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Nelson Family Farm, Litchfield  -  Sep 30, Oct 01, Oct 19, Oct 22, Oct 28, Oct 29

o         Create a family memory. Tractor drawn wagon rides, make your own scarecrow (with cloths you bring), pony rides, corn maze, straw maze, and more! Home grown pumpkins ... (320) 693-7750

·          Johnny Appleseed Days Festival, Lake City  -  Oct 07  to Oct 08

o         This celebration, held during the peak of the region's spectacular fall foliage display recognizes the numerous apples that are harvested in this region every fall. (651) 345-4123

·          Scarecrow Fall-ies , Cannon Falls  -  Oct 07

o          Scarecrows decorate the streets at this fall festival. Events include scarecrow judging contest, street vendors, farmer's market and more. ... (507) 263-2289

·          Harvest Festival & Corn Maze , Glencoe  - Oct 19 to Oct 22

o         The Glencoe Area Harvest Festival & Corn Maze will feature fun for the whole family, with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, corn pit, scarecrow contest and other fall ... (320) 864-3650

·          Anoka Halloween Capital of the World Celebration , Anoka  -  Oct 21 to Oct 28

o         Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World since 1920, invites all to month long activities in the city. Numerous events are held during the month. (763) 421-7130

·          Harvest Festival & Corn Maze , Glencoe  -  Oct 28 to Oct 29

o         The Glencoe Area Harvest Festival & Corn Maze will feature fun for the whole family, with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, corn pit, scarecrow contest and other fall ... (320) 864-3650

 

NEBRASKA   

·          Poppy's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival, Norfolk   -  Sept 15-Oct 31

o         Hay rack rides, crafts, corn maze, petting zoo, jungle walk, train rides

·          Fall Festival,  Dalton  -  Sept 15-17

o         Parade, crafts, games, fireworks, BBQ and assorted food.

·          Fall Pumpkin Festival,   Amherst  -  Sept 15-Oct 29

o         Take a hayrack ride to pick your own pumpkin or get lost in the corn maize

·          Applejack Festival, Nebraska City   -  Sept 16-17

o         Celebrate apple harvest with apple pie, cider and plenty of events

·          Heritage Days & High Plains Freedom Flight,  McCook   -  Sept 23-24

o         Parade, entertainment, craft show and hot air balloon festival

·          Cornstalk Harvest Festival, Grant   -  Oct 1-29

o         Something for all ages including 2 outdoor haunted houses, cornfield maize

·          Art on the Prairie,   Battle Creek   -  Oct 7

o         Enjoy artisan demonstrations, crafters, antiques, petting zoo, live music.

·          All Hallows Evenings,   Grand Island   -  Oct 13-14

o         An 1890s Halloween celebration complete with the spooks, bats, hobgoblins

·          Moonlight Madness, Geneva   -  Oct 26

o          Games and activities for children, haunted house and trick-or-treating

·          Night of the Great Pumpkin,  Beatrice   -  Oct 26

o          Children's games, a witch with her magic kettle, pumpkin patch, BBQ 

·          Fall Festival,   Ashland   -  Oct 28

o          Treasure hunt for children, scarecrows, pumpkin decorating contests an...

·          Spooktacular, Omaha  -  Oct 29

o         Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all ages are invited for endless spooky fun

·          Goblins and Ghouls on the Square, Burwell   -  Oct 31

o         Halloween parade around the square

·          Haunted Halloween, Crawford  -  Oct 31

o         Haunted house, free chili, trick-or-treating, hayrack rides and more.

·          Downtown Halloween Festival, Hastings   -  Oct 31

o         Pumpkin carving contests, pie eating contests, cider and other harvest fun

NORTH DAKOTA    Travel Counselors at 1-800-435-5663

·          Sunflower Festival, Enderlin  -  9/14 - 9/17

o         All-day events. Parade, recipe contest, entertainment, fun for kids, craft show, flea market, food booths, 10-K, 5-K run/walk, quilt show. Sunflower themed events, car and motor show and petting zoo.   701-820-0121

·          Beaver Creek Pumpkin Festival (9/16-10/8/2006)  Linton

o         Enjoy live entertainment on Sunday afternoons, ride down memory lane on our covered wagon, learn something new in our educational corn maze, ring old school bells at the bell tower, run the purple rats race, jump on the regional largest pumpkin.  

·          Papa's Pumpkin Patch (9/17-10/15/2006)  Bismarck

o         Pumpkin patch includes bale maze, nature trail, barnyard, corn stalk forest, pony rides, hay rides.

·          The Maize (9/23-10/31/2006), Valley City

o         Family fun on the farm learning about agriculture. Have fun on the maze train, pedal cars, corn maze, and corn launcher.  

·          The 15th Annual Party in the Pumpkin Patch (10/1-10/2/2006) Childrens Museum at Yunker Farm, Fargo

o         Join the awesome autumn fun in The Childrens Museums Pumpkin Patch. Pick piles of perfectly priced pumpkins. Celebrate harvest art, decorate your pumpkin, and check out the fresh new fun and familiar favorites inside the museum.

·          Autumn Artistry Fall Art Show (10/3-10/28/2006) Bismarck Art and Gallery Association, Bismarck

o         The Fall Art Exhibition is a regional art exhibit open to all the people

·          Fall Craft Show (10/14-10/15/2006) Buffalo Mall   Jamestown

o          Craft vendors selling a variety of handmade items

·          The Big One Arts & Craft Show (10/20-10/21/2006) Fargo Civic Center, Fargo

o         18th annual show. Held in auditorium and centennial hall. Indoor Christmas show. All handcrafted.  

·          Kenmare Goosefest (10/22-10/28/2006) Kenmare

o         Seven-day hunting festival held in scenic Kenmare, snow goose capital of North Dakota.  701-385-4857

·          Hettinger's Pumpkin Festival (10/27-10/28/2006) Hettinger

o         Variety of fun activities for all ages centered around the Pumpkin theme.

·          Cemetery Walk (10/28/2006) Fort Buford State Historic Site, Williston

o         Meet past inhabitants of the region on the guided evening tour of the Fort Buford Cemetery. Costumed re-enactors portray fur traders, laundresses and infantry soldiers. Appropriate for all ages.  

·          Halloween Fun Night at the Museum (10/28/2006) Pembina State Museum, Pembina

o         Children's activities and games during daytime hours and a Haunted Gallery in the evening.  701-825-6840

·          Not Too Scary Haunted House (10/29-10/30) Childrens Museum, Yunker Farm, Fargo

o         Join the bats, cats and crazy hats for a day of Not Too Scary Haunted fun. Play great ghoulish games and create creepy crafts throughout the museum. Wear your halloween costume and receive a prize. 

SOUTH DAKOTA  1-800-S-DAKOTA 

·          Spirit of the West Festival  Sioux Falls  -  Sept 15, 2006 to Sept 17, 2006

o         www.spiritofthewestfestival.com   Visiting the Spirit of the West Festival will allow you to travel back in time, be entertained, and to shop from one of the many vendors during our Three day event. There's plenty to do for everyone

·          Harvest Fest/Old Time Fiddle Contest  Spearfish  -  Sept 30, 2006

o         605-644-0166   Craft and food vendors, apple pie contest, quilt show, baking contest, entertainment and more. South Dakotas only nationally sanctioned fiddlers contest.

·          Great Scarecrow and Decorated Pumpkin Festival, Huron  -  Oct 5 to Oct 8

o          605-352-0394  This annual festival features decorated scarecrows and pumpkins displayed for one weekend only. Youth, adults and organizations create humorous and traditional scarecrow themes and decorated pumpkins. Held in Campbell Park.

·          Lemmon Fall Fest, Lemmon  -  Oct 7, 2006

o         www.lemmonsd.com  This annual fall festival features a scarecrow contest, quilt show, children's activities, supper, vendors and more. Held on Main Avenue.

·          HarvestFest, Edgemont  -  Oct 7, 2006 to Oct 8, 2006

o         edgemont-sd.com  Includes Wagon and team obstacle course competition, Threshing demonstration, Poker Run with wagons and horses, Concession, Pie Baking Contest, Chili Cookoff. Held at the Fairgrounds

·          Webster Area Pumpkin Fest, Webster  -  Oct 13, 2006 to Oct 14, 2006

o         www.webstersd.com  Weigh-ins of giant pumpkins, contests, hay rides, entertainment and food. Childrens` pumpkin olympics, childrens` tractor pull, kite fly and more. The day ends with the Autumn Parade of Lights.

·          Autumn Festival Craft Show, Sioux Falls  -  Oct 13, 2006 to Oct 15, 2006

o         www.hpifestivals.com  More than five hundred artists and craftspeople from more than 30 states display and sell their wares. Continuous entertainment. Held at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center.

·          Herreid Pumpkin Festival, Herreid  -  Oct 14, 2006

o         605-437-2925   Pumpkin carving or painting contest. Giant Pumpkin Contest, car show, best pumpkin pie contest

·          Walk in the Park: Halloween Night Hike, Custer  -  Oct 27, 2006 to Oct 28, 2006

o         www.custerstatepark.info   Meet costumed characters along a 2 mile guided hike. Reservations are required.

·          Haunted Forest, Aberdeen  -  Oct 27, 2006 to Oct 28, 2006

o         www.aberdeen.sd.us/parks/parks.html  Two evenings of spooky tunnels, scenes, and forest trails that take visitors approximately an hour to experience. A consession area, movie, and a sales booth help to pass the time while you wait to be scared. A childrens day is also provided to allow the little ones a chance to trick or treat. Held at Wylie Park.

·          Scarecrow Hollow, Mobridge  -  Oct 27, 2006 to Oct 28, 2006

o         www.scarecrowhollow.com   This walk-through haunted house has a story-based theme with a spooky cast, props and special effects.

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ILLINOIS - Travel/Events Hotline  1-800-2CONNECT

·          www.info@scarecrowfest.com  St. Charles  -  October 6-7-8, 2006

o         Each year, 100+ hand-crafted scarecrows gather in historic, just one hour west of Chicago, during the Original Illinois Scarecrow Festival in October. Enjoy free, live entertainment, great food, numerous free and interactive children's events, the famous Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show and so much more at this NON-alcohol, family fun festival!

·          www.galenacountryfair.org/   Galena  -  October 7-8, 2006

o         Galena Country Fair boasts more than 150 vendors offering original, handmade arts, crafts and fine arts. Held in picturesque Grant Park overlooking historic Galena, Illinois, the fair is a Columbus Day weekend tradition.

·          www.PumpkinCapital.com   Morton, IL  -  Pumpkin Festival: Sept 13-16, 2006

    Punkin Chuckin': Oct 21 & 22, 2006

o         Morton is the "Pumpkin Capital of the World".  From opening day ceremonies to the giant festival parade, the Morton Pumpkin Festival delights all ages with family style entertainment, carnival rides, foot races, food tents, merchants tent, craft show, parade and pumpkins. The food is delectable.  Butterfly pork chops and pumpkin pie are our specialty, but have you ever tried pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin fudge? 

      ●   All Hallows’ Eve, Rockford  -  October 21, 2006

o         www.midwayvillage.com   All Hallows’ Eve at Midway Village has become a Rockford area tradition. Our historical buildings are decorated by local businesses and organizations, and their members are on hand to greet the kids and hand out the candy!  In addition to trick or treating through our safe village buildings, families can participate in other fun family activities.

                                    Children's costume parade

                                    Make and take creepy crafts

                                    Tour the Haunted Forest  -   Tours begin at 4:30pm

      ●  Autumn Gathering,  Rock City  -  Sept 30^th – Oct 1st

o         www.stephenson-county-il.org Enjoy the color and fragrances of autumn as you mosey through the "Witches Garden". Cider making, live music on the "Pickin' Porch" and a cottage filled with autumn floral, primitives, and folk art. Refreshments and door prizes.

●  The Great Pumpkin Patch,  Arthur,   -  Sept 15th - Oct 31st, 2006

o         www.thegreatpumpkinpatch.biz  Nestled in the beautiful farm land of east central Illinois, we offer over 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds on our working farm. We grow over 6000 harvest mums and feature mazes, farm animals, a sweet shop and concessions, a 1912 one-room schoolhouse and a gift shop in a barn showcasing harvest gifts and decorations. We have numerous displays and provide a visual celebration of the beauty of fall.

●   Fall Color Festival Weekends, Lisle,  -  October weekends

o         http://www.mortonarb.org  A month long extravaganza celebrating the beauty of Autumn

INDIANA - Travel/Events Hotline  1-888-ENJOY-IN

·          34th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Noblesville   -  9/23 to 10/31/2006

o         www.stonycreekfarm.net              317-776-9427      

·          50th Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, Rockville  -  10/13/2006 to 10/22/2006:

o         www.coveredbridges.com   (765) 569-5226                  

                  County wide.  Communities celebrate world famous covered bridges with shopping, food, demonstrations, and entertainment.

·          60th Irvington Halloween Festival,  Indianapolis  -  10/28/2006 

o         www.irvingtoncouncil.com/Events/html   (317) 353-2308

·          Apple Festival of Kendallville,  Kendallville  -  10/7/2006 to 10/8/2006

o         www.kendallvilleapplefestival.org     (260) 350-1119          

                  Pioneer  festival, 1830-1860.  Skilled demonstrators, primitive area, entertainment, kid’s activities, antiques, crafts, contests and food

·          Autumn on the River Festival,  Bethlehem  -  10/21/2006 to 10/22/2006  

o         www.EnjoyIndiana.com   (812) 265-4137

MICHIGAN - Foliage Hotline  1-800-644-3255

·          Harvest Festival, Sleeper State Park - Caseville  -  9/29/2006 - 10/22/2006

o         Halloween related activities on weekends in October

·          Fall Festival, Double JJ Resort - Rothbury  -  9/29/2006 - 10/29/2006  

·          Great Jack-O-Lantern Carnival & Haunted House, Chesaning  -  9/30 - 10/22/2006  

·          The Famous Pumpkin Train, Coopersville & Marne Railway - Coopersville  -  9/30 - 10/29

·          Country Corn Maze, Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau – Owosso - 8/26-11/5

·          Pumpkin Fantasy Land, Montrose   -  Oct 1 - 31, 2006

o         810-639-6971

·          Pumpkinfest , Zeeland -  Oct 5 - 7, 2006

o         616-772-2494

·          Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival , Caro  -  Oct 5 - 8, 2006

o         989-673-2511

·          Red Flannel Festival , Cedar Springs  -  Oct 6 - 7, 2006

o         616-696-2662

·          Boyne Area Fall Harvest & Heritage Festival , Boyne City -  Oct 7 - 8, 2006

o         231-582-6222

·          10th Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival , Alpena  -  Oct 12 - 15, 2006

o         586-566-1603

·          Davison Pumpkin Festival , Davison   -  Oct 13 - 14, 2006

o         810-653-2191

·          Bangor Apple Festival , Bangor   -  Oct 13 - 15, 2006

o         269-427-5831

·          Apple Festival , Charlevoix   -  Oct 13 - 15, 2006

o         231-547-2101

·          Appleumpkin - Apple Festival ,  Tecumseh  -  Oct 14 - 15, 2006

o         888-261-3367

·          Ann Arbor Antiques Market , Ann Arbor -  Oct 15, 2006

o         352-771-8928

·          Grand Bridal Expo - Castle Farms , Castle Farms  -  Oct 15, 2006

o         231-237-0884

·          Northern Michigan C.S. Lewis Festival , Petoskey  -  Oct 27 - Nov 19

o         231-347-4337

·          Shipshewana on the Road @ Birch Run Expo Center , Birch Run   -  Oct 28 - 29, 2006

o         269-979-8888

OHIO - Travel Hotline  1-800-282-5393

●    Fall Festival, Cleveland Lakefront Euclid Beach pavilion —Oct. 22, 7-10 PM 

o         Come dressed for a costume contest and an evening of family fun with a haunted hayride, bonfire on the beach, storytelling, crafts and games. (216) 881-8141, ext. 3001.

●    Family Fall Fest  Petros Lake Park, Canton  - 10/14/06

o         http://www.starkparks.com  This non-scary fall festival sponsored by the Stark County Park District celebrates the changing of the seasons with activities for the whole family, including crafts, live wildlife, hayrides, contests, hikes, music and games. Costumes are optional.

●     Fall Festivals - Ramseyer Farms, Wooster  -  Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

o         www.ramseyerfarms.com  Enjoy the adventure of the two 8 acre corn Mazes. Try the challenging Master Maze, rope maze, plus 3 mazes for the younger kids. Create your own scarecrow. Visit farm animals before or after your scenic hayride around the farm. Choose from acres of pumpkins for your fall decoratives. Festival days are

●    Haunted Ship - Battelle Waterfront Park, Columbus  -  10/26/2006 - 10/28/2006

o         www.santamaria.org/index.php  For three days the Santa Maria becomes a Haunted Pirate Ship. A family oriented venue- Look out for the spiders and rats! Don't be surprised if we come under attack! Bring your family and friends, Watch out for your skeletal kin,  and NEVER TURN YOUR BACK!

●    Mohican-Kokosing Valley Fall Foliage Tours, Mount Vernon  -  10/1/2006 - 10/31/2006

o         www.visitknoxohio.org  Enjoy Knox County’s beautifully colored autumn and bronzing trees throughout the whole month of October. Driving tour maps are available to guide you through this scenic fall route.

●    Apple Butter Making Week - Sauder Village, Archbold  -  9/19/2006 - 9/23/2006

o         www.saudervillage.org/home/default.asp  The scent of apples and spices mixed with wood fires and falling leaves signals a change of season and the annual Apple Butter Making festival. For the 28th consecutive year, guests can watch as we boil the cider down, add the thinly sliced apples and then cook them in copper kettles over an open fire. There will be plenty of other extra apple-related activities going on throughout the Historic Village as well as apple treats for sale in our Bakery, Sweet Shoppe and Barn Restaurant.

WISCONSIN - Foliage Hotline  1-800-432-TRIP

·          Outdoor Arts and Crafts Fair Wade House, Greenbush - Sunday, Sept. 11

o         Browse more than 140 booths displaying a variety of handmade wares and traditional craft creations ranging from dolls and baskets to wood crafts and jewelry. Nominal admission fee for those not touring Wade House.

·          PumpkinFest, Portage, WI  -  October 22

o         www.portagewi.com  Show off your uniquely design pumpkin along with hundreds of fellow carvers.  608/742-6242;Help Portage set the world record for most carved or decorated pumpkins in a row. Festival organizers will line the Wisconsin River levee with pumpkins at dusk intent on eclipsing the previous record.

·          Terror on the Fox Haunted House & Train Ride, Green Bay - Oct 7-8,14-16,20-23,25-31 & Nov 4-5 

o         www.terroronthefox.com  Vintage train ride along the Fox River guaranteed to provide a scare.  Rated one of the top 10 Halloween attractions in the U.S. by "Haunted Attraction" magazine, animatronics, cutting edge props and live ghouls create a frightful edge-of-your-seat experience. 920/437-7623

·          Candlelight Hikes - various Wisconsin State Parks  -  October 22nd

o         wiparks.net   Seasonal colors, fresh air and family-friendly Halloween fun, all in one package.  Between the guided hikes, skits, snacks, and bonfires, you can guarantee your whole family - even the little ones, will enjoy these only mildly-spooky Halloween activities. 920/989-1106

·          12th Annual Fall Art Tour, Baraboo, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Spring Green -10/14–16

o         www.fallarttour.com   Southwestern Wisconsin’s finest artisans showcase their skills.  Potters, sculptors, painters, weavers, jewelers, photographers and woodworkers converge in this rare gathering of some of the state’s finest artisans.  608/987-3787

·          Hogs to Bogs, Wisconsin Rapids  -  September 15 – October 31

o         www.visitwisrapids.com  Experience fall colors and vibrant cranberry bogs along Wisconsin's Central Coast.  Three picture perfect back-roads getaways lie ahead for motorcycle riders to enjoy autumn's brilliant seasonal hues and the cranberry harvest. A popular event among all modes of traveler, calling ahead to reserve your spot on a cranberry marsh tour is advised. 715-422-4650

·          Mid-Continent Railway Autumn Colors Train, Baraboo  -  October 7 – 9 & 14 – 16 

www.midcontinent.org  Enjoy Central Wisconsin's seasonal foliage on the rails

A leisurely 50-minute train ride ideal for enjoying the state's brilliant fall colors in the Baraboo bluff country. 608/522-4261

·          Fall Open House at Kohler Andrae State Park, Sheboygan  -  October 9

o         Free admission to fall colors and special attractions.  Enjoy the Sanderling Nature Center, a special hike through the area's potpourri of colors, children's games and entertainment and a visit from Smokey Bear.  920/451-4080

·          Autumn Harvest Fest, Wisconsin Dells  -  October 15 – 16 

o         www.wisdells.com  Celebrate the season in the Dells with great fall colors and fun.  Scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating and a ride aboard an amphibious duck boat through the area's brilliant fall foliage. Celebrate the autumn harvest with delicious food, a microbrew tasting, farmers' market, a craft fair and great music.  1-800-223-3557

·          Oktoberfest, La Crosse -  September 30 – October 8 

o         www.oktoberfestusa.com  One of the Midwest's largest German festivals.  Authentic German music, arts and crafts, cuisine and tradition combine to create one of the Midwest's largest autumn festivals. You won't want to miss Thursday's Torchlight Parade.  608/784-FEST

·          Fall Festival, Sister Bay, Door County  -  October 14 – 16