APPLEFEST
October 7-9; Bayfield,
WI
Apple pies, apple cider
contests, apple-peeling contests, pet parade, arts and crafts
and more. Info: (715) 779-3335.
WISCONSIN GHOSTS &
LEGENDS STORYTELLING
October 7-31; Kaukauna,
WI
Costumed guides lead "1800s
Home & Harvest tours of an 1837 Greek Revival Mansion
built by a Wisconsin fur trapper. Tours follwed by Wisconsin
ghost tales. Info: (920) 766-3122
FALL FESTIVAL OF LEAVES
October 14-16; Bainbridge,
OH
Folk arts, crafts, music,
antique car show, log sawing contest, flea markets and parades.
Info: (740) 634-2085
MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL
October 14-16; Cartage,
MO
Parade, car show, historic
home tour, entertainment, crafts and more. Info: (417) 358-2373
HOMECOMING IN THE MOUNTAINS
October 16; Pike County,
KY
Demonstration of various
heritage skills and crafts. At Breaks Interstate Park. Info:
(606) 432-2534.
WYATT EARP O.K. CORRAL
ANNIVERSARY
October 16; Monmouth,
IL
Open house at Wyatt Earp
birthplace. Cemetery tours, and re-enactments. Info: (309)
734-6419 or (309) 734-3181.
HERITAGE DAYS
October 14-16; Warsaw,
MO
Celebration of pioneer founders
Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark. Foods, crafts, antiques,
wine and parade. Info: (660) 438-5922.
AUTUMN ON THE FARMS
IN EAGLE
October 14-16; Eagle,
WI
Chance to see fall as it
was in the 19th century. Cooking, laying in winter stores
and fieldwork demonstrated. At Old World Wisconsin. Info:
(414) 594-6300.
HISTORIC FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
October 14-16; Hannibal,
MO
Celebration of local cultural
heritage in a showcasing of historic crafts, food, music,
arts and culture of the mid-19th century. Info: (573) 221-2477.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
October 14-16; Cincinnati,
OH
Trick or treating at 14 different
stations within the zoo. Info: (513) 281-4701; ext. 8316.
OCTOBER COURT DAYS
October 14-16; Mount
Sterling, KY
Trading days date back some
200 years when country residents came from the hinterlands
to buy, sell and trade livestock, produce and goods. It has
now turned into a reunion. Highlights include crafts, antiques,
produce, country ham and biscuits. Info: (606) 498-5343.
FALL ON THE FARM
October 16; Brooklyn
Park, MN
Quilting, woodstove cooking,
drying fruits and vegetables, hayrides, apple bobbing and
pumpkin carving. Info: (612) 493-4604 or (612) 493-8368.
STUDIO TOURS OF WORKING
WISCONSIN ARTISANS
Through October 16;
Southwestern Wisconsin
Forty-two working artists
open up their studios to visitors who can watch them practice
their crafts. Info: (608) 987-2813; (608) 588-7049; (608)
356-7805.
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
October 14-16; Rockville,
IN
Activities along the way
as tour passes some 32 covered bridges. Info: (765) 569-3344.
WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL
October 21-23; Beattyville,
KY
Racing wooly worms. Also
crafts, food and entertainment. Info: (606) 464-2888.
GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
October 28-29; Frankfort,
KY
Tricks and treats of this
season celebrated. Info: (502) 223-2261.
OKTOBERFEST
October 29; Monett,
MO
Downtown street festival
with entertainment, pancake breakfast, BBQ, pageant, carnival,
dancing, music, food and more. Info: (417) 235- 7919.
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
October 28-30; Shakopee,
MN
More than 500 artists from
over 30 states display and sell their wares. Continuous entertainment
and foods. At Canterbury Park. Info: (402) 331-2889.
FIDDLE FESTIVAL
October 28-30 Renfro
Valley, KY
Traditional fiddle music
fills the air. Food also available. Info: (800) 765-7464.
THE HALLOWEEN TRAIL
October 31; Worthington,
MN
Activities for children third
grade and under, accompanied by an adult. Info: (507) 376-4011
or (507) 376-4431.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
October 31; Golconda,
IL
Bonfire, haunted hayrides,
costume judging, jack’o lantern contest and a street dance
are some of the highlights. Info: (618) 683-6246.
