Weekend 3: September 20-21, 2014

New England Weekend Events for Fall Foliage Travelers

By Kim Knox Beckius

Bethel Maine Fall Foliage - Photo courtesy of Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. — Fall foliage in Bethel, Maine, should be at or near peak as this northern town hosts its annual Harvestfest & "Chowdah" Cook-off. Photo courtesy of Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce.

Looking for a reason to visit New England during the weekend of September 20-21, 2014? If New England fall foliage isn't adequate enticement, here is your guide to some of the best festivals and other events happening in the New England states this weekend:

This Weekend's Best Bets

Bourne Scallop Festival - Buzzards Bay, MA

New Hampshire Highland Games - Lincoln, NH

Connecticut

Stonington Vineyards Harvest Fest

- Stonington, CT

Envisionfest - Hartford, CT

Maine

17th Annual Harvestfest & "Chowdah" Cook-off - Bethel, ME

Massachusetts

The Big E (Eastern States Exposition) - Springfield, MA

Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair - Old Deerfield, MA
Here's a peek at the types of made-in-New England gifts you'll find.