New England Fall Festivals, October 2026: Apple, Pumpkin and Harvest Weekends
October is the peak month for New England's fall festivals. Apple festivals, pumpkin festivals and harvest fairs fill nearly every weekend, and several of the biggest ones land on Columbus Day weekend. This guide lists what is on, weekend by weekend, with the town and dates for each. Hours, admission and schedules vary by festival, so use each event page (or the organizer's site) for current details.
Columbus Day weekend: October 9-12
This is the busiest weekend of the month.
- Southington Apple Harvest Festival, Southington, CT: runs through October 11, closing out its two-weekend run (October 2-11). See our Southington Apple Harvest Festival guide for the full rundown.
- Milford Pumpkin Festival, Milford, NH: October 9-11.
- Warner Fall Foliage Festival, Warner, NH: October 9-11.
- Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, Damariscotta, ME: October 9-12.
- Stowe Foliage Arts Festival, Stowe, VT: October 9-11.
- Sunday River Fall Festival, Newry, ME: October 10-11.
- Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival, Bethlehem, CT: October 10-11.
- Granville Harvest Fair, Granville, MA: October 10-12.
- Somersworth Pumpkin Festival, Somersworth, NH: October 10.
- Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show, Springfield, VT: October 10.
- Apple Country Fair, Brookfield, MA: October 10.
October 16-18
- Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival, Glastonbury, CT: October 16-18.
- Keene Pumpkin Festival, Keene, NH: Saturday, October 17.
- York Harvestfest, York, ME: October 17.
- NECT Great Pumpkin Festival, Putnam, CT: October 17.
- Newton Harvest Fair, Newton, MA: October 17-18.
- Mystic Apple Festival, Mystic, CT: October 17-18.
- Artisans & Apples Fall Fair, New Gloucester, ME: October 17-18.
October 23-24
- Laconia Pumpkin Festival, Laconia, NH: October 23-24.
- Saco Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Saco, ME: October 24.
October 31 - November 1
- Harvest Festival of Crafts, Augusta, ME: October 31 - November 1.
Q: When are the apple festivals in New England in October 2026?
The Southington Apple Harvest Festival runs through October 11, the Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show is October 10, the Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival is October 16-18, and the Mystic Apple Festival is October 17-18.
Q: When is the Keene Pumpkin Festival in 2026?
The Keene Pumpkin Festival is on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in downtown Keene, New Hampshire.
Q: What is happening on Columbus Day weekend 2026?
Columbus Day weekend (October 9-12) has the most overlap of the month, including the Milford Pumpkin Festival, Warner Fall Foliage Festival, Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, Stowe Foliage Arts Festival and the final weekend of the Southington Apple Harvest Festival.
Q: Are New England fall festivals free?
It depends on the festival. Check each event page or the organizer's site for current admission details before you go.
Related Reading
- Southington Apple Harvest Festival 2026: Free, Huge and Two Weekends Long
- Vermont Fall Foliage and Fairs: How to Combine the Best of Both
- Salem Haunted Happenings 2026: What's On, When and How to Plan Your October
- Scituate Art Festival 2026: Hours, Admission and What to Know for Columbus Day Weekend
Last updated: October 2026
