Nothing says Fall like hayrides, cotton candy, fairs and trick or treating. Below is a list of upcoming festivals for you and yours:
Gwinnett County Fair – Lawerenceville: Open September 16th – 26th
http://www.gwinnettcountyfair.com/
Helen Octoberfest – Helen GA: Beginning Thursday – Sunday in September and daily September 30th – November 7th
www.exploregeorgia.org/article/guide-to-helen
Lanes Southern Orchards – Fort Valley: Open daily
www.lanesouthernorchards.com/info/
Georgia National Fair – Perry: October 7th – 17th
www.georgianationalfair.com/
Pumpkin Palooza – Warbington Farms: Opens September 23rd – October 31st
https://www.warbingtonfarms.com/
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival – Hiawassee: October 8th – 16th
https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fallfest
Georgia Apple Festival – Ellijay: October 9th – 10th and October 16th – 17th
http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/
Georgia Peanut Festival – Sylvester: October 15th – 16th
https://www.gapeanutfestival.org/
In search of the perfect pumpkin? Below is a list of some fun options for your family:
Burt’s Farm – Dawsonville:
Opening Day – September 1st
www.burtsfarm.com
Uncle Chuck’s Pumpkin Patch – Dawsonville:
Opens September 11th
www.uncleshucks.com
Red Apple Barn – Ellijay:
Open on Weekends in October
www.redapplebarn.com
Randy’s Pumpkin Patch – Lawerenceville
Opens September 23rd
www.facebook.com/Randys-Pumpkin-Patch-201696609898566/
Still Family Farms – Powder Springs:
Opens Saturdays and Sundays from September 18th – October 31st
www.stillfamilyfarm.com
Sleepy Hollow Farms – Powder Springs:
Opens September 24th
www.sleepyhollowtrees.com
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival – Stone Mountain:
Pumpkin Festival Opens September 18th
https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/Events/Pumpkin-Festival
Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch – Stockbridge:
Opens October 2nd
www.aboutyule.com
Old McDermitt’s Farm – Carrollton:
Opens September 25th
www.olemcdermittsfarm.com
Berry Patch Farms- Pumpkin Patch
Opens October 2nd
http://www.berrypatchfarms.net/pumpkins.htm
Washington Farms – Watkinsville:
Opens September 25th
www.washingtonfarms.net
Scottsdale Farms – Alpharetta:
Fall Pumpkin Patch – October 2021
www.scottsdalefarms.com
Pettit Creek Farms – Cartersville:
Fall Pumpkin Patch – Late September 2021
www.pettitcreekfarms.com
Yahoo Farm – Jasper:
Opens September 18th
www.yahoofarm.com
Southern Belle Farm – McDonough:
Opens September 18th
www.southernbellefarm.com
Cagles’ s Family Farm – Ball Ground
Opens September 17th
www.caglesfamilyfarm.com
Apple Orchards are a great family fun activity. Enjoy hayrides, hot apple cider and apple picking. Check out the websites below:
B. J. Reece Apple Orchards – Ellijay
August 28th – October 31st
Mack Aaron’s Apple House – Ellijay
Open August – November
Panorama Farm Market – Ellijay
Open August – November
Penland’s Apple House- Ellijay
Open August – November
R & A Orchards – Ellijay
Open August – November
The Red Apple Barn – Ellijay
Open Weekends Beginning September 4th
Hillcrest Orchard – Ellijay
September 4th – October 31st
Time to conquer that maze! Corn mazes are a wonderful Fall activity for friends and family.
Buford Corn Maze – Buford
September 4th – November 14th
Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze – Dawsonville
September 11th – November 14th
Colonel Cob’s Corn Maze Mitcham Farm – Oxford
September 25th – November 7th
Five Forks Corn Maze – Hartwell
September 29th – October 31st
One of the best things about this season is viewing the Autumn leaf colors. Here is a list of some beautiful viewing options:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Fall Foliage
Great Smokey Mountains Railroad – Fall Foliage