Here are some of the most interesting autumn festivals and fairs in America:

1. Murphysboro Apple Festival

   • Where: Murphysboro, Illinois.
   • When: September 13-17, 2023.
   • What to expect: This 72-year-old apple festival in Illinois celebrates the local harvest with carnival rides, a craft fair, and plenty of apples. There's even an apple pie-eating contest.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

2. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

   • Where: Cincinnati, Ohio.
   • When: September 14-17, 2023.
   • What to expect: Experience the rich German heritage of southwest Ohio with authentic food, music, and beer at the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the USA.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

3. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

   • Where: Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
   • When: Various dates in September, October, and November 2023.
   • What to expect: Take a stroll through the historic Van Cortlandt Manor to see magnificent structures created from over 7,000 illuminated pumpkins.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

4. Breckenridge Oktoberfest

   • Where: Breckenridge, Colorado.
   • When: September 15-17, 2023.
   • What to expect: Join a mountain-style street party with dancers, schnitzel, and traditional polka music.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

5. Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival

   • Where: Shakopee, Minnesota.
   • When: September 16 - October 29, 2023 (Saturdays and Sundays).
   • What to expect: Bring the family to see incredible pumpkin sculptures, art installations, and enjoy live music. You'll also find the largest corn maze in the state.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

6. Adirondack Balloon Festival

   • Where: Queensbury, New York.
   • When: September 21-24, 2023.
   • What to expect: Take a hot air balloon ride or watch the skies light up with vibrant colors during this festival's 50th-anniversary celebration.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

7. Warrens Cranberry Festival

   • Where: Warrens, Wisconsin.
   • When: September 22-24, 2023.
   • What to expect: The world's largest cranberry festival has become an international event, drawing over 100,000 visitors annually. Enjoy bog tours, local shops, contests, seasonal treats, and a parade.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

8. Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

   • Where: Santa Fe, New Mexico.
   • When: September 27 - October 1, 2023.
   • What to expect: Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this festival includes special dinners at local wineries, culinary demonstrations, and, of course, a grand tasting event.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

9. Projekt Bayern Oktoberfest

   • Where: Leavenworth, Washington.
   • When: September 29-30, October 6-7, 13-14, 2023.
   • What to expect: Throughout October, this quirky Bavarian-style town in Washington offers Oktoberfest events, food, and live music in tents and open spaces all over town.
   • [More information](Link to festival website)

10. Duluth Fall Festival

    • Where: Duluth, Georgia.
    • When: September 30 - October 1, 2023.
    • What to expect: This community-driven autumn festival in Duluth features concerts, carnivals, parades, shopping, and local dishes.
    • [More information](Link to festival website)

11. Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival

    • Where: Stowe, Vermont.
    • When: October 1, 2023.
    • What to expect: Witness three rounds of pumpkin-chucking competitions where people of all ages launch pumpkins as far as they can using trebuchets (medieval throwing machines).
    • [More information](Link to festival website)