As the air starts to cool in September, summer draws to a close. But now is the time to celebrate the fall season. Autumn is a very busy time of the year for most people, but it can also be one of the most exciting times of the year; Halloween, pumpkin patches, hot drinks, comfort food, and of course the amazing fall festivals that pop up all over the place.
From now through the beginning of November, many places hold fall festivals focusing on anything from food to music, foliage to crafts, and spirits – both the drinking and supernatural kind. Take the scenic route to your favorite fall festival and let the autumn season begin! Here is a list of 10 festivals locally, nationally and internationally, that we think you would love!
1 – The Pittsburgh
Renaissance Festival
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| The Pittsburgh Renaissance Fair |
Tap into your inner squire or damsel in distress
- The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is here!
Every weekend until September 30th, there will be jousting, artisanal
crafts, renaissance style music, fun skits and acts, great food, and wonderful
souvenirs to buy. Click HERE for more information.
2 – Trax Farm
Festival – South Hills, PA
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| Trax Farm Festival |
2012 marks the 43rd anniversary for
the Trax Farm Festival. The 147 year old farm will open up every weekend from
September 22 – October 28 for hayrides, pumpkin patches, a 4-acre corn maze,
petting zoo, bounce houses and much more.
The Trax Farm Festival has been a tradition to the people of Pittsburgh
for 43 years and has a little something for everyone. Visit the website HERE for more information.
3 – Oktoberfest – Pittsburgh, PA
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| Oktoberfest |
Probably the most replicated of all the fall festivals, the
original Oktoberfest began (and still thrives) in Munich, Germany.
For years, German hofbrahauses around the world celebrate the German
tradition of Oktoberfest with delicious German beers, German food, music, dancing and lots
of lederhosen-clad ladies.
HERE is a list of all the places celebrating Oktoberfest in PA.
4 – Fall Foliage
Festival -- Bedford, PA
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| Fall Foliage Festival |
One of the best things about fall is the foliage. There’s a certain magic behind the changing
of the leaves, imprinting
magnificent images of rich color in the mind to help us get through those
soon-to-come dreaded winter months. In Bedford, PA, they have an entire
festival dedicated to the beautiful fall foliage, with crafts, music, food,
pumpkins, and an antique car show. For
two weekends in October, you can experience the full feeling of fall at the
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival. Click
HERE for more information.
5 – Madison County
Covered Bridge Festival – Madison County, IA
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| Madison County Covered Bride Festival |
Madison County is just as beautiful and serene as it was in
the movie and that’s why the people of Madison County get together every year
for the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival . The town unites to celebrate their historic covered bridges
and admire the beautiful town and foliage that surrounds them. The festival features a wide variety of
music, food, antiques, and historic tours of the town – unfortunately we can’t
guarantee an appearance by Clint Eastwood. Click HERE for more information.
6 – Haunted Happenings
- Salem, MA
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| Salem Haunted Happenings
Another site known for being rich in history is
Salem, Massachusetts. Known for its vicious witch hunts back in the 1600’s and
the House of Seven Gables (which still stands today), Salem, MA has preserved its colonial look and
offers tours of historic spots, informational guides, fun Halloween activities
for the kids, and costume balls for the adults, the entire month of October. Whether you’re looking to celebrate October
in terms of foliage and fall fun or you’re interested in learning the history
of Salem, Haunted Happenings is the perfect place to be in October.
Click HERE for more information.
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7 – Hyde Park Jazz
Festival -- Chicago, IL
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| Hyde Park Jazz Festival |
During the last weekend of September, Hyde Park celebrates
local and national jazz music with diverse performances, food/drink, dancing,
and vendors. The two-day event is free
to the public and this year will feature a second stage complete with a dance
floor. Click HERE for more information.
8 – Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta – Albuquerque, NM
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| Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta |
Known as the largest balloon festival in the
world, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is a nine day event that happens around the beginning of October that showcases
about 750 balloons. Click HERE for more
information.
9 – Nuit Blanche
(White Night) – Paris, France
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| Nuit Blanche |
For the past ten years, Nuit Blanche has been one of the
coolest times to be in Paris. The title means White Night and on this night,
galleries, music halls, museums and even swimming pools open up to the public for free.
Art and light installations, performances, and concerts happen all around the
city. Click HERE for more information.
10 – El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – Mexico
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| Dia de los Muertos - Skull Candy |
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is
celebrated widely throughout Mexico and other Latin American countries. It’s celebrated on November 1st, the day before AllSaints Day. Dia de los Muertos is a day for family and
friends to get together and celebrate those who they have lost in the
past. Skulls made of sugar, paper
flowers and marigold, great food, dancing, private alters for the dead and
music are
all part of the tradition of this holiday.
This is not a mournful holiday, more so a celebration of those we have
loved and lost! Click HERE for more
information.
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