Part of the lower Michigan Wine Country region, Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival is one of the best fall festivals in Michigan and the overall Midwest. Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw, Michigan Learn about the Bourban making process, enjoy Bourban samples along and a Bourban barrel race. Sixty-nine percent of the world’s Bourbon is made in Bardstown and the surrounding areas. What better way to celebrate Fall than a Bourban Festival. Kentucky Bourban Festival Bardstown, Kentuckyīardstown, Kentucky, is the Bourbon Capital of the World. Spirits, Beer, Oysters, fall foliage, and so much more make Harvest on the Harbour a must-visit fall festival. Don’t miss the Oysterfest featuring local Oysters and beer.

Some of the best distilleries in the world are located in Maine, enjoy samplings of local distilleries and breweries from around the area.

Portland’s annual Harvest on the Harbor fall festival showcases the local restaurants and regional cuisine. Featuring a BBQ competition and farmers market all taking place along the shores of the St. Adult and Children can enter the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Contest to see how far their pumpkin can fly using trebuchets and catapults. COURTESY: HORIZON AERIAL MEDIA Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival Stowe, VermontĮver seen a pumpkin fly, in particular from a catapult? If not, The Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival is the place to witness it. From Fireworks to music performances to nighttime balloon flights, you shouldn’t miss this fall festival. See hundreds of ornate balloons ascending during the exhilarating “Mass Ascension,” when all participating balloons ascend simultaneously. One of the most photographed and especially spectacular festivals, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta makes Albuquerque one of October’s best places to travel.

Albuquerque International Balloon Festival Albuquerque, New Mexico Stroll through the displays paired with lighting and synchronized music. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Hudson Valley, New YorkĬelebrate Halloween with the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze on the grounds of Van Cortlandt Manor (make reservations in advance), where there are more than 7,000 pumpkins displayed each night, including the New York City Skyline, recreated with pumpkins. From The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in New York to a fall festival celebrating Bourbon in Kentucky, here are some of the best fall festivals in the U.S. From major metropolitan cities to rural towns, fall festivals occur all over the country this time of year. Autumn is a favorite for so many reasons, celebrating the harvest season with family and friends at a fall festival is at the top of the list for reasons to love fall. Crisp air, the fresh smell of newly fallen leaves, the splendor of fall foliage, hot apple cider, and festivals are just some of the reasons fall is one of our favorite seasons.

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