The 9 Best Fall Festivals In Delaware For 2023 Will Put You In The Autumnal Spirit
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Meghan Byers
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The leaves are finally beginning to turn, and soon enough there will be the blessed chill in the air that we fall fanatics wait longingly for every year as we endure the summer heat. Yes, autumn is fast approaching on the horizon, and that means the fall festivities in Delaware are just about to begin. So gear up for a season of pumpkin spice, brilliant fall foliage, and lots of fun — here are the best fall festivals in Delaware.
49 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713, USA
A celebration of German culture, food, and of course, beer, the Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest is held over the course of three days. Expect traditional German music and dancing, lots of German food and brews, amusement park rides, and more. Admission is $10 and opens Friday the 15th at 5 PM.
New Castle Battery Park, 1 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, USA
Art on the Green has been held annually at Battery Park in New Castle for over fifty years. Come see the work of over 200 artisans and craftspeople! Art on the Green will run Saturday, September 23rd from 10 AM to 4 PM.
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Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809, USA
This event, benefiting Faithful Friends Animal Society, features the largest dog-friendly race in Delaware! If you're not up to walking or running the 5K, you can always do the Mutt Mile, or stop by after the race. There will be a variety of vendors, including pet goods and local merchants, plus food trucks. If you're looking for a new friend, there will be adoptable dogs there as well. The event goes from 10 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, September 24th.
Fifer's Farm Store & Kitchen, 1919 Allabands Mill Rd, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934, USA
On Saturdays from September 24th all the way through November 5th, you can enjoy all manner of autumn activities at Fall Fest at Fifer Orchards. A corn maze, U-Pick apples and pumpkins, live music, baby farm animals and more await at Fifer's in Camden-Wyoming.
The Wings and Wheels tagline is "where the sky meets the road," and it's sure to be a hit with fans of classic cars and aircraft. World War II warbirds, vintage hotrods, live music, local food, and so much more can be found at this fun-filled festival in Georgetown. It takes place Saturday, October 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The annual Apple-Scrapple Festival is a Delaware favorite. An open-air street festival celebrating two of the area's most famous foods, it features vendors, carnival games, delicious food, live entertainment, and so much more. It opens at 4 PM on Friday, October 13th, and 9 AM on Saturday, October 14th.
Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734, USA
The Blackbird Creek Fall Festival offers free family fun, celebrating Delaware's natural wonders and culture. Past festivals have included local artisans and vendors, kid-friendly crafts, a scavenger hunt, a guided hike, and more. The festival takes place on the third Saturday in October from 10 AM to 4 PM.
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Hagley Museum, 200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA
The Hagley Craft Fair brings talented craftspeople and artisans from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. Both indoors and outdoors, the craft fair takes place from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 21st and from 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, October 22nd.
Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA
And of course, no list of fall festivals in Delaware is complete without the Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach. This three-day festival is a Halloween-themed spectacular with a costume parade, costumed dog parade, trick-or-treating, games, vendors, live music, and more. This year it's taking place from October 27th through the 29th. Sea you there!
Are you excited about fall? Check out this Delaware fall foliage road trip for another way to celebrate the season. And make sure you’re stocked up on unique fall decor!
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