“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
Anne of Green Gables
Summer is officially over.
It’s time to trade those beach bags and badminton sets for boots, sweaters and pumpkin spice. There is a crispness in the air that always puts a spring in my step. Over the coming weeks, Mother Nature will take center stage to reveal her breathtaking autumnal hues. Time to head outdoors, breathe in the fresh air and feel the leaves crunch underfoot. Gather your girlfriends to enjoy long scenic hikes and late night chats around a glowing campfire.
Let’s get festive!
Throughout October, around the country you’ll find a wide variety of festive celebrations to welcome the change in seasons. Whether you want to soar thousands of feet in the air amongst hundreds of beautiful balloons over Albuquerque, stomping grapes in California or harvesting cranberries in Cape Cod, we have rounded up a little something for everyone. So why not pull out your favorite sweaters, pack a bag and head out of town for a long weekend with your gal pals!
- Sonoma County Harvest Fair | October 5-6, 2019 Sonoma, CA Featuring 1000+ regionally produced wines, judging, ciders, grape stomping and lots of delicious farm to table food!
- 16th Annual Cranberry Festival October 12,, 2019 Nantucket MA Grab some waders and jump into the bogs for an interactive and fun-filled experience!
- National Apple Harvest Festival October 5-6,& 12-13, 2019 Biglersville, PA Take a bite out of some of the nation’s tastiest apples, orchard tours and cider tastings abound.
- International Balloon Festival October 5-13, 2019 Albuquerque, NM Up, up and away in our beautiful balloon! Over 500 balloons dance daintily in the skies during this 10 day festival.
- Circleville Pumpkin Show October 16-19, 2019, Circleville, OH Originally inaugurated in 1903, this the largest and longest pumpkin festival on the planet.
- Trailing of the Sheep Festival October 9-13, 2019 Sun Valley, ID Celebrating the rich cultural traditions of sheep ranching and herding in Idaho.
- Scarecrow Festival October 11-13, 2019 St. Charles, IL A good old fashioned fall festival for 34 years strong. Build or own scarecrow or choose your favorite from the hundred on display.
- Pumpkinland Festival at Linvilla Orchards September 14 – November 10, 2019 Media, PA Thousands of pumpkins in every shape and size, harvest hayrides, corn mazes. Can you think of a better way to celebrate the season?
- National Shrimp Fesitval October 10-13, 2019 Gulf Shores, AL One heck of a seafood festival, going strong for nearly 50 years. Over 10,000 pounds of shrimp are served up each day by region’s most notable chefs. Listen to Zydeco, Blues and Country and Jazz while wandering the stalls of local artists. All set on the beach’s powdery shores.
- Amelia Island Jazz Festival October 6-13, 2019 Fernandina Beach, FL Eight days of soulful sounds of jazz and swing from some of the nation’s most notable acts. Wine tastings and jazz brunches make for a great time out with the girls.
Wherever you go and whatever you, have a festive and fabulous fall!
Talk to you soon!