Best Fall Festivals for Families
Arendtsville, PA
Southern Pennsylvania has been celebrating the apple for 44 years with this event held over two October weekends. As you’d expect, the fruit takes many forms here: jelly, pancakes, syrup, sauce, and candied. But save your appetite for the pie-eating and apple-bobbing contests. And while you’re digesting, watch the tractor square dance—two by two, tractors ride in formation like couples on a dance floor.
For the Kids: Between the hayrides, kid country barn, petting zoo, pony rides, and puppet shows, there’s not much that isn’t child-oriented. Aspiring singers can karaoke in the petting zoo, while dance fans can watch performances by cloggers, Native Americans, or a children’s ballet.
For the Parents: Antique and classic cars, and some 300 vendors keep everyone occupied. Enjoy a constant stream of musical acts, and take home a pie (apple, of course) from the pie-baking contest and auction.
Details: October 4–5, 11–12, 2008; www.appleharvest.com.
Best Fall Festivals for Families