Whether you love apple picking, checking out live music, or relaxing at a beer garden, fall-themed events around D.C. offer something for everyone! Here’s a guide to some of the best D.C.-area autumn festivals in September:
Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Festival
When: Weekends in September, 9 AM – 6 PM
Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
What: Apple picking, fresh apple cider & doughnuts, live music, corn maze, and more!
How Much: $12 for adults, $10 for kids
DC State Fair
When: September 23, 11 AM – 8 PM
Where: Waterfront-SEU Station, 375 & 425 M St SW, Washington, DC 20024
What: arts & crafts vendors, pet parade, contests including best homebrew & best doughnuts, food vendors
How Much: free admission
The Great Frederick Fair
When: September 14-22, 9 AM – 10 PM
Where: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
What: Landscaping competitions, cake auctions, garden & farm demos, and more!
How Much: $8 for adults (age 11+), children free
Falls Church Festival
When: September 15, 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Community Center Parking Lot (223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA 22046) & Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046)
What: Beer garden, children’s amusements, crafters, live entertainment, food from local restaurants
How Much: free admission but amusement rides, taste tickets, and beer require the purchase of 1 or more tickets