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Weekend 5: October 10-12, 2009

Weekend Happenings for Fall Foliage Travelers

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

Jun 28 2009
Looking for a reason to visit New England during the Columbus Day holiday weekend of October 10-12, 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:

WaterFire - Providence, RI

Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce - Bristol, CT

20th Annual Harpoon Octoberfest - Boston, MA

Cape Ann Artisans Fall Open Studios Tour - Essex, Gloucester and Rockport, MA

100th Annual Riverton Fair - Riverton, CT

159th Annual Fryeburg Fair - Fryeburg, ME

Flaming Leaves Festival - Lake Placid, NY

Cranberry Harvest Celebration - Wareham, MA

National Cranberry Festival - Carver, MA

Fall Foliage Crafts Fair - Quechee, VT

Granby Artists Association Annual Open Studio Tour - Granby, CT

North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River - Newry, ME

62nd Anniversary Warner Fall Foliage Festival - Warner, NH

Mystic Seaport Chowderfest - Mystic, CT

International Oktoberfest - Newport, RI

Oktoberfest and Harvest Art & Craft Show at Mount Snow - West Dover, VT

Pumpkin Festival at Clearview Farm - Sterling, MA

Wachusett Mountain Ski & Snowboard Sale & Swap - Princeton, MA

Southwind Alpaca Farms Annual Fall Festival and Open Farm Days - Watertown, CT

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