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New England Fall Festivals, October 2026: Apple, Pumpkin and Harvest Weekends

A weekend-by-weekend guide to October 2026's apple, pumpkin and harvest festivals across New England, with dates and towns for Southington, Milford, Keene, Damariscotta, Mystic and more.

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Topsfield Fair 2026: Dates, Giant Pumpkins, and What to Expect

The Topsfield Fair runs eleven days from October 2 to 12, 2026, on Boston Street in Topsfield. Run by the Essex Agricultural Society since its first cattle show in 1820, it's home to the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off — where the world's first one-ton pumpkin was weighed in 2012.

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Salem Haunted Happenings 2026: What's On, When, and How to Plan Your October

Salem spends all of October as Halloween's unofficial capital. Haunted Happenings 2026 runs October 1-31, anchored at Salem Common, with the Grand Parade on Friday, October 2. Here's how to plan a visit — and what you'll want to confirm with the organizers before you go.

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Stowe Foliage Arts Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Stowe Foliage Arts Festival returns in 2026 with juried fine craft and peak fall foliage. Our guide covers the festival, artist details, and visitor logistics.

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Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival celebrates fiber arts, sheep farming, and handmade textiles. Our guide covers what to expect, visitor tips, and logistics.

April 28, 2026J Tarbox

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