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Discover the Best Fall Festivals to Experience in Virginia

Sep 10, 2024 06:10PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren
Best Fall Festivals to experience in Virginia
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the trees don vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the best fall festivals in Virginia. From Oktoberfest celebrations to harvest festivals, there are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top fall festivals happening across Virginia.
1. Scarecrow Fall Fest - First Fridays
Head to Downtown Fredericksburg for some festive fun for the whole family including games, activities, and much more. 
2.  The Fredericksburg Parent and Family Scarecrow Fest Costume Stroll -Powered by Robert B. Payne Air Conditioning
Meet at the VRE Park and Ride Lot B for donuts, Photo-ops,games, and family fun before we line up in our costumes to "stroll" down Caroline Street, Families and friends of all ages will leisurely stroll from the VRE parkinglot and end at Market Square. Strollers and wagons are welcome (Bikes are not. Need a trick-or-treat bag to gathercandy and goodies? We got you covered! This event it completely FREE and has been generously sponsored by Robert B. Payne Heating & Air as well as Lets Smile Dental, and Nest Realty Fredericksburg. 
3. Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour
Residents of the Canal Quarter will present us with their cats as we stroll through the streets of the Canal Quarter. Please feel free to bring your Cats and Kittens on leashes, in backpacks, or carriers.

4. Adventure Brewing’s Oktoberfest
Kick off the fall season with a fun-filled day of live music, dancers, food, and beer at Adventure Brewing. This family-friendly event offers free admission, making it a perfect way to enjoy the autumn festivities.
5. Alpine Chef Oktoberfest
Experience an open-air cultural celebration at the Alpine Chef Oktoberfest, where old-world traditions meet modern festivities. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and great beer in a lively setting.
6. Annual Harvest Festival in Bowling Green
Join this vibrant festival on Main Street featuring over 150 vendors, artisan crafts, food trucks, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, car shows, and more. It's a full day of family fun.
7. Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In
Get ready for an aviation-themed fall festival with vintage aircraft, a candy drop, trick-or-treating, and the first-ever Haunted Hangar Tour. There are activities and food for the whole family to enjoy.
8. Apple Harvest Festival @ Great Country Farms
Pick your own apples, watch cider pressing demos, and enjoy farm activities like a corn maze and jumping pillows. This festival celebrates the best of apple season.
9. Braehead Farm Fall Festival Weekends
Explore hayrides, face painting, pumpkin patches, sunflower walks, and even a visit with "The Great Pumpkin" at Braehead Farm's family-friendly weekend events.
10. Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour
Take a self-guided driving tour through Culpeper County farms. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of farm life with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
11. Fall Family Festival
Bring the family for fun activities like a reptile petting zoo, local Corvette clubs, a bounce house, and over 70 vendors offering crafts and food trucks.
12. Fall Festival @ Mountain Run Winery
Celebrate the harvest with live music, vendors, food, and lawn games. Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a relaxing day at Mountain Run Winery.
13. Fall Harvest Festival @ Mt. Vernon
Enjoy historical demonstrations, a straw bale maze, and 18th-century activities at the Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm.
14. Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival @ Great Country Farms
This fall festival has it all, from pig races and pumpkin picking to corn mazes, hayrides, and marshmallow roasting by the bonfire.
15. Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from Virginia Wineries! Ticket prices may vary.
16. Fredericksburg Fall Arts & Craft Festival
Explore a mix of handmade crafts, home décor, and custom jewelry from over 200 artisans. Find unique treasures and one-of-a-kind pieces.
17. Hanover Vegetable Farm’s Gourds, Goblets, and Ghouls Festival
Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, live music, and a beer garden at this family-friendly fall event.
18. HarvestFest at the Garden
Head to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for pumpkin carving, face painting, and live music amidst beautiful fall colors. This event offers seasonal foods and activities for the whole family.
19. State Fair of Virginia
From giant pumpkins to prize-winning apple pies, the State Fair of Virginia offers 10 days of fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
20. Hello Fall Festival
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring talented artisan vendors,delicious food trucks, live music, and so much more.
When: September 29 from 1-6pm
Where: 500 William Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401
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21. Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival
Lots of fun things to do at our Annual Fall Festival. Corn maze, bounce pillows, hayrides, pumpkin patch,zipline, and so much more. 
22. Stafford County Agricultural and Homemaking Fair
Featuring carnival rides,games,a petting zoo, Sheriff demonstrations,vendors, food trucks, and more. Vendor Registration and Sign-ups for the Miss Stafford County Pagent are open online. Free admission and parking.
23. Stafford Family Fall Festival
Artisans, hayrides, inflatables ,hay tower, toddler town, food trucks, games, crafts, pumpkin derby, and special music entertainment. FREE
When:October 5 from 11am - 3pm
Where: 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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24. Treats on the Streets
Get in your Halloween Costumes and Head to downtown Fredericksburg for the annual Costume Stroll and Treats on the Streets, Head down early to participate in teh annual Costume Stroll. Line-up starts at 9am
25. Via Colori Stafford
B101.5 and Tour Stafford are proud to co-present Via Colori Stafford, the modern-day version of a centuries’ old street painting festival.
When:  September 29-29 from 10am-5pm
Where: 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
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26. Wilderness Fall Festival
Enjoy moon bounces, hay rides, games, vendors, food trucks,and more at the Wilderness Presidential Resort. Day and Activity passes are available, Free Admission.
27. Wilderness Halloween Festival
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treating at vendor booths, and cars, a moon bounce, games, Hay rides, a car show, food trucks, and more. Free Admission
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the trees don vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the best fall festivals in Virginia.
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