Weekend 4: October 3-4, 2009

Weekend Happenings for Fall Foliage Travelers

Looking for a reason to visit New England during the weekend of October 3-4, 2009? If fall foliage isn't adequate enticement, here is a round-up of some of the fun festivals and other events happening in the region this weekend:

The Big E (Eastern States Exposition) (Read my food tips if you're going.) - Springfield, MA

20th Annual Harpoon Octoberfest - Boston, MA

20th Annual Chowderfest - Waterville Valley, NH

Crafts at Rhinebeck Fall Festival - Rhinebeck, NY

17th Annual Hildene Fall Art and Craft Festival - Manchester, VT

Berlin Fair - Berlin, CT

Autumn Gold Days - Ellsworth, ME

14th Annual Northern New England Sled Dog Trade Fair & Seminar - Contoocook, NH

Topsfield Fair - Topsfield, MA

18th Annual Whiteface Oktoberfest - Lake Placid, NY

Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival - Northeast Kingdom, VT

159th Annual Fryeburg Fair - Fryeburg, ME

Lake Champlain Antique Show - Burlington, VT

Scottish Festival - Goshen, CT

Painting Fall Foliage in Vermont Workshop - Cambridge, VT

City-Wide Open Studios - New Haven, CT

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