Fall in the Shenandoah Valley is nothing short of magical, with rolling hills painted in vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold. Apple orchards invite visitors to savor crisp harvest flavors, while haunted forests offer spooky thrills for the season. Small-town festivals fill the calendar, celebrating everything from local crafts to farm-fresh food, making autumn the perfect time to experience the heart and charm of the Valley.
Fall Festival at Back Home on the Farm – August 30-November 9
Mountain Harvest Days Concert at Massanutten Resort – September 20
Town of Stanley Fall Festival – September 27
Dayton Days Autumn Celebration – October 4
Massanutten Resort's Fall Festival – October 11
Page County Heritage Festival – October 11-12
Showalter's Orchard Annual Apple Harvest Celebration – October 18-19
Elkton Autumn Days – October 18-19
Skeleton Festival in Downtown Harrisonburg – October 25
Fear Forest – Select Nights in October
Darkwood Manor – Select Nights in October
Shenandoah National Park – Open Daily
Spotsylvania, Virginia celebrates fall with a mix of timeless traditions and hometown pride. Local festivals showcase live entertainment and artisan goods, while nearby farms offer classic seasonal fun like apple picking, hayrides, and pumpkin patches. With unique area celebrations rounding out the season, Spotsylvania is a perfect destination for autumn adventures in central Virginia.
Fall Harvest Festival at Belvedere Plantation – September 13-November 1
Old Towne Carriages Witches, Ghost, Murder and Mayhem Tour – Select Nights September-November
Wilderness Fall Festival – September 28
Shannon Airport's 11th Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In – October 25
Cooler days and ocean views make fall in Virginia Beach a season like no other. Enjoy crisp boardwalk strolls, dive into the city’s maritime legends on ghost tours, celebrate at local festivals, and test your courage in a haunted house only steps away from the shore.
Fall Fest at Mount Trashmore – September 21
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival – September 26-28
Harvest Fair at Hunt Club Farm – September 27-November 2
Neptune Ghosts Tour – Select Nights September-October
Autumn In The Air Festival at Mount Trashmore – November 1
Nightmare Mansion – Open Daily
Williamsburg in the fall blends spooky fun with seasonal charm. Brave the scares at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream, then wander Colonial Williamsburg’s historic streets for chilling ghost stories. With brilliant foliage, harvest flavors, and plenty of festivals, fall is the ideal time to experience this unique region in Virginia.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream – Select Nights Until November 2
Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour – Daily Until November 22
Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement – October 24-25
Yorktoberfest – October 26
Autumn in Wintergreen Virginia feels a little like stepping into a postcard. Golden leaves blanket the mountains, local orchards celebrate the harvest with apples and cider, and various popular breweries along Nelson 151 toast the season with festive Oktoberfest celebrations that you won't want to miss out on!
Oktoberfest Fun All Season Long at Devils Backbone Brewing Company – September 19-October 12
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Brewery – September 26-October 5
Oktoberfest! at Wintergreen Resort – October 18
Apple Harvest Festival at Drumheller's Orchard – September 27-28 & October 18-19
Blue Ridge Parkway – Open Daily
