1. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
Happening: Weekends in October in Downtown Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe comes alive in the autumn with stunning fall foliage. The town’s Victorian architecture creates the perfect setting for a charming fall event with food trucks, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and don’t miss their fall train rides through the Lehigh Gorge. If you can’t make it for the fall foliage festival, take a day trip from The Swiftwater to view the colors throughout October.
2. Autumn Timber Festival
Happening: Early-Mid October at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, East Stroudsburg
Timber! This fun fall festival is high energy with lumberjack competitions, chainsaw sculpting and blacksmith demos. Perfect for kids there are children’s activities, food vendors, and live music! This festival is two days of seasonal fun in the Poconos.
3. The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
Happening: Throughout October at the Country Junction, Lehighton
The great pumpkin reference elicits delightful memories of simple Halloween fun and that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival! Enjoy hayrides, mining for gems, a 3D house of pumpkins, pony rides, rock wall, and carnival rides. There’s also live music. It’s a great day for fall fun in Lehighton!
4. Hawley Harvest Hoedown
Happening: Early October in Hawley
This Hawley Harvest Hoedown is a wonderful small town fall festival! Enjoy bluegrass music, vendors lining the streets, and delicious fall foods. This kid and pet friendly event features a pet costume contest, hay rides and pumpkin decorating. You won’t want to miss this popular community festival that has been an autumn tradition for over 30 years!
5. Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Resort
Happening: Late September at Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton
Join the fun at Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Resort! The festivities include live German music and traditional dancers, a biergarten, traditional German food, hayrides to a pumpkin patch, local craft vendors, and festive children’s activities. Take part in the stein hoisting competition or a slew of other fun games. Don’t miss the authentic Oktoberfest fun in the Pocono Mountains!
6. Harvest Festival at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Happening: Mid-October at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg
Harvest Festival is a trip back in time to enjoy the simplicity of the harvest with heritage crafts and trades. Experience activities like candle dipping, scrapple making, leather work and spinning. Explore the grounds of the historical farm including their one room schoolhouse, civil war encampment, and more.
7. The Pocono Food Truck & Art Festival
Happening: Early October at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, East Stroudsburg
Live music, local art and fun food trucks combine for the Pocono Food Truck & Art Festival! 20 plus food trucks provide a diverse offering of delectable food including smash burgers, barbeque, empanadas, seafood, Mexican food, and plenty of sweets. The live music lasts all day accompanied by children’s activities and chairlift rides! Don’t forget to shop the Pocono vendors as well.
8. Mazezilla
Happening: Open September to November in Saylorsburg
You won't want to miss this 11 acre corn maze with fun for all ages. Challenge yourself with the maze, pick your pumpkin, visit the produce stand or the bakery for fall treats!
The Swiftwater is your base camp for adventuring this fall as you explore the wonderful seasonal festivals the Poconos has to offer. Let’s start planning your trip together! Contact our concierge for personalized recommendations. As the nights grow cooler, the Pocono Mountains put on a breathtaking autumnal display you won’t want to miss. Join us for seasonal fun at one of our enchanting fall festivals in the Pocono Mountains!
