No matter where you are in the U.S., you’ll likely be near one of these celebrations.
Alabama
Alabama hosts a variety of fun fall activities from Mobile to Birmingham.
The festival always has German-style craft beers made by Alabama brewers likeStraight to Ale Brewing.
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Arkansas
Timberfesthas been held since 1984 in Sheridan, Arkansas, a city encircled by forest.
Other events include a distillery tour, live music, and a bloody mary brunch.
Connecticut
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Like garlic?
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You’d better because (almost) everything at theConnecticut Garlic and Harvest Festivaltastes like it.
The town of Bethlehem likely exudes a pungent smell when this celebration takes over the fairgrounds each October.
Delaware
If you thought sea witches existed only in movies, think again.
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Feel free to come dressed in costume yourself.
Georgia
More than 150 scarecrows line the streets of Alpharetta, Georgia, during the annualScarecrow Harvest.
Featured events include a chili cook-off and pumpkin carving contest.
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Community members (including pets) are encouraged to dress up and join the parade.
Those with the best costumes are given awards at the end.
Indiana
If IndianasFestival of Turning Leavesdoesnt scream fall, what does?
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Don’t miss the medallion hunt, a community-wide treasure hunt for a button just five inches in diameter.
Kentucky
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Maine
TheDamariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regattacelebrates Damariscotta’s waterfront location and history of shipbuilding with pumpkin boats.
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Participants plop into gutted gourds and take to the river for some seasonal fun.
And don’t forget to dress up the kids and dogs for their respective costume contests.
Artists and crafters come from all over to showcase and sell their goods.
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Nebraska
The Nebraska City-basedAppleJack Festivalattracts up to 80,000 people every year.
The festival partners with Leave No Trace to use biodegradable lanterns with a short burn and flight time.
The event also features wellness programming such as yoga, meditation, breath work, and sound bathing.
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New Hampshire
TheNew Hampshire Pumpkin Festivalis not for the faint of heart.
Evenings bring a zombie walk, jack-o'-lantern lighting, and Halloween movie screenings at Main Street’s Colonial Theatre.
Imagine 600 colorful balloons ascending at once over the city, then floating over the New Mexico desert.
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The simplicity and beauty of hot-air balloons lit up at dusk is not to be overlooked.
Long Island’s event runs for about six weeks, and Hudson Valley’s runs for nine weeks.
Every year is a different theme, such as Under The Sea" or “Just My Imagination.”
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Ohio
Every October, the town of Westerville lights up with more than 1,000 glowing pumpkins.
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow is acommunity-wide festivalfeaturing gourd-centric exhibits (including some not-so-spooky ones) in Heritage Park.
Other attractions include axe throwing, LED mini golf, mazes, and more.
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Highlights include the annual Dachshund Dash, bier barrel races, and stein carrying and holding contests.
In addition to a parade and flying performances, there are also kite-making demonstrations.
TheJim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festivaloffers a chance to immerse yourself in the European flair of this Pennsylvania hamlet.
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That’s what you’ll find in Hill City, from which theOktoberfest Expressdeparts for Keystone.
Passengers drink, dance to polka music, and indulge in German foods on the two-hour journey.
You will not leave hungry.
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Ogden is a charming mountain town that claims to be one of Utah’s oldest settlements.
This festival pays homage to its rich history and the quirky culture Ogden is known for today.
Come to shop or indulge in the comfort food (burgers, stews, and whoopie pies included).
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During the festival, you could even pick your own apples from the orchard.
Graves Mountain serves its very own hard cider and apple wine for the over-21 set.
Between bites and sips, you might dance to live music and DJ sets or partake in family-friendly activities.
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Enter if you think you have what it takes.
Part of the proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Wyoming, so you shouldn’t feel guilty about having another round.
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