The cooler weather that accompanies the fall season sends people rushing outside to enjoy the colorful leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and all things spooky season-related. However, one of the best places to enjoy all that the fall brings is at a festival.
Consider checking out one or two of the best fall festivals happening across the country.
Fall for Greenville
Where: Greenville, South Carolina
When: October 11-13, 2019
What to expect: Closed off streets filled with people going from selection to selection tasting some of the best food that Greenville has to offer while listening to great live music. More information can be found at fallforgreenville.net.
The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
Where: Parke County, Indiana
When: October 11-20, 2019
What to expect: Indiana’s largest festival showcases the county’s 31 historic covered bridges and features authentic arts and crafts, delicious foods, and beautiful fall foliage. Plan your trip by visiting covered bridges.com.
National Apple Harvest Festival
Where: Arendtsville, Pennsylvania
When: October 5-6, 12-13, 2019
What to expect: Everything that apple picking can be and could wish to be. Additional information can be found at appleharvest.com
Scarecrow Festival
Where: St. Charles, Illinois
When: October 11-13, 2019
What to expect: You’ve got live music, a craft show, carnival, petting zoo, and a contest for the best hand-crafted scarecrow display chosen by none other than you. Figure out how you can cast your vote by visiting scarecrowfest.com
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Where: Sonoma, California
When: October 4-5, 2019
What to expect: Maybe pumpkin spice and cider isn’t your thing, maybe your tastes include something a bit stronger. In that case, the Sonoma County Harvest Fair may be just for you with its award-winning wines and winery competitions, cow-milking contests, and best of all, the World Championship Grape Stomp. Sign up now at harvestfair.org.
Autumn at the Arboretum
Where: Dallas, Texas
When: September 21 – October 31, 2019
What to expect: The nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash makes its return for the 14th year. You can also expect to see all of your Peanut friends around the village for a theme of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. For more information, visit dallasarboretum.org.
Even if pumpkins aren’t your thing, you’re sure to find something fun at one or more of these festivals. You’re also guaranteed to leave with memories that will last a lifetime.