Every State's Best October Events in 2024

No, we can't believe it's October already either, but luckily for all of us, the tenth month is second to none when it comes to festivals and fun events. From events celebrating the colorful foliage of the season to Sun Belt state fairs, apple harvest fiestas and Oktoberfest parties, October events in 2024 run the gamut of good times. Click on the slideshow to find out which one of the best October events in the USA is happening down the street from your. Or, use the list as inspiration for a fall-tastic road trip. Either way, it's going to be a fantastic month. 

Start your month down on the coast at the Alabama Coastal Birdfest (October 4-6), where you'll get an up-close view of a fantastic fall migration. In Gulf Shores, the National Shrimp Festival will celebrate all things crustacean during the 51st edition of this event (October 10-13), a gathering that features great seafood, live music and plenty of tasty brews. That same weekend sees the 53rd edition of the Kentuck Festival of the Arts (October 19-20) take place and later in the month, the Alabama Renaissance Faire returns to The Shoals on October 26-27. 

In Fairbanks, the 2024 Fall Festival will take place on October 5, featuring food vendors and a chance to pick your own big orange pumpkin. Once again, the special town of Sitka will celebrate Alaska Day with gusto during an event that will take place from October 13-19, marking the anniversary of the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States back in 1867. Expect the usual array of reenactment ceremonies, dances, contests and a parade.

First and foremost, the remarkable ¡Viva Tucson! event will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15. The Arizona State Fair is back in Phoenix through October 27 and will bring its signature brand of rides, rodeos, fried food on a stick and A-list concerts (The All American Rejects, Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and a host of tribute acts will take the stage this year). Elsewhere, Kingman will hold the Route 66 Fest on October 11-12, the Helldorado Days festival (October 18-20) will bring three days of gunfight re-enactment shows, street revelry, fashion shows and a parade to Tombstone and Scottsdale will hold both the Taco Festival and Italian Festival on October 19-20. 

Fiesta En Soma (October 4) will celebrate the rich tradition of Latino cultures in Little Rock's SoMa neighborhood, while the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will return on October 18-26 with a host of top-notch docs. In Eureka Springs, the spooky-fun Zombie Crawl will take to the streets of downtown on Oct 26 (think parade, Thriller dance tutorials and a 'Macabre Market') and the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival will thrill audiences on Oct 25-26. This, all in edition to the eerie happenings at the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, which famously lays claim to the title of being the most haunted hotel in America. Back in Little Rock, the Arkansas State Fair will run from October 11-20.

Start your month in San Francisco at the fun annual tradition of Fleet Week (October 7-14), where the members of the nation's sea-based services are saluted with a parade of ships, concerts, ship tours and much more. Elsewhere, the Big Fresno Fair returns on October 2-14, bringing with it the usual array of horse racing events, carnival rides, great food and concerts from the likes of Walker Hayes, Sugar Ray, Big Daddy Weave, 311, G-Eazy, Dwight Yoakam and more. Later in the month, the 78th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival will take place on October 19-20 and why not make your way to Half Moon Bay for the beloved Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival (October 19-20), where you will find a host of fun events and a one-of-a-kind autumnal atmosphere. 

The 47th Annual Cedaredge Applefest (October 4-6) will once again celebrate the local apple harvest with over 175 vendors, arts & crafts, a chili cookoff, tractor & motorcycle show and many more fun things to do for the whole family. Get into the Halloween spirit at Telluride Horror Show (October 11-13), which is the state's first and longest-running horror film festival, and then why not end your month with one of the state's most original events: The 30th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival in Manitou Springs (October 26).

One of the biggest and longest-running festivals in New England, the Apple Harvest Festival in the town of Southington (October 4-6 & October 11-13) will once again offer up a quintessential slice of "autumn in New England'' with entertainment, food and lots of family-friendly fun. In the town of Scotland, the annual Highland Festival & Games will take place on October 13 while the same weekend sees the 19th Annual Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival (October 12-13) return to Bethlehem.

The Mid-Atlantic's favorite pork-based delicacy will once again be placed on a pedestal at the annual Apple Scrapple Festival (October 11-12), an event that will also feature great live music, rides and arts & crafts vendors. Elsewhere, the 35th Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival will take place on October 17-20 and the seaside town will also host the 34th annual edition of the beloved Sea Witch Festival on October 24-27, where your crew will be able to have a family-friendly, boo-filled blast. 

The Miami Broward Carnival (October 5-14) is set to return this year, with action-packed days dedicated to celebrating the culture of the Caribbean and once again, you can expect lots of great music, vibrant parades and plenty of parties at this soiree. The start of the month is also the time for the River City Pride Festival (October 5) in Jacksonville, which will feature local art & food in addition to a roster of fabulous live entertainment. In St. Petersburg Beach, the annual SHINE Mural Festival (October 11-20) will turn the city into a colorful open-air museum with works from local, national and international artists. Cedar Key will hold the 54th Annual Seafood Festival on October 19. Finally, the 32nd annual Biketoberfest will take over Daytona Beach on October 17-20 and the Mount Dora Craft Fair (think hundreds of exhibitors showcasing handmade art, crafts and gifts) will return on October 26-27. 

Start your month in Savannah at the Sip & Shuck event at the Cabana Club (October 3), which will celebrate all things oyster season and then make your way to St. Marys for the annual Seafood Festival on October 5. Hiawassee, the "Country Music Capital of Georgia'', will once again host its popular Georgia Mountain Fall Festival (October 11-13 & 17-19) while the 55th annual Sorghum Festival will take place over two weekends in Blairsville (October 12-13 & 19-20), where you'll be able to enjoy sorghum syrup-making demonstrations and fun competitions in categories like "Biskit" Eatin', Pole Climbin', Horseshoe Throwin' and more. Last but not least, relive all the excitement of the great 1828 Dahlonega Gold Rush for a good cause during Gold Rush Days (October 19-20), which sees food vendors and over 200 arts & crafts exhibitors take to the streets alongside a host of other fun events.

Head to Honolulu on October 4 for the First Friday Art Walk in Chinatown, then stick around for Duke's Ukes (October 12), the annual ukulele contest hosted by the iconic Duke's restaurant. If you’re a food lover, you’ll want to join over 150 tastemakers from around the world at the Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival, the Aloha State's largest food-focused event (October 18-27 and various dates in November).  

 Head to Sun Valley for the 28th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival (October 2-6), where all visitors will be treated to sheepdog trials, a folk fair, tasty food & drink and the world-famous Big Sheep Parade. In Boise, Harvest Days will take place at the Idaho Botanical Garden each Saturday this month, bringing with it great live music, food & drink vendors and plenty of autumnal fun. Then, make a return trip to Sun Valley on October 17-20 for the annual Jazz & Music Festival.

Start your month off downstate, as Champaign-Urbana will host its 16th Annual Folk & Roots Festival on October 3-5, featuring another solid roster of artists. The Windy City welcomes the return of the Chicago Marathon on October 13, an event that fills the city with a celebratory atmosphere—for runners and spectators alike. Also in the city, the Chicago International Film Festival—the nation's oldest competitive film festival—returns on October 17-27. 

Head to Indy in order to experience an excellent roster of films from around the world at the 33rd Annual Heartland International Film Festival (October 10-20) and then head for Parke County for the much-loved Covered Bridge Festival (October 11-20), the Hoosier State's largest annual festival. Elsewhere, Indiana's living history museum Conner Prairie will hold its annual Headless Horseman Festival (October 3-27) and Fort Wayne will have its zombie-filled Fright Night on October 19.

Kick off your month with a trip to the charming town of Amana Colonies, where the famous annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place on October 4-6. Then, see over 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins at the annual Spirits in the Gardens event (October 11-13) at Reiman Gardens in Ames and give yourself a fun bit of fright at Adventureland in Altoona as Phantom Fall Fest returns (various dates all month long), offering one of the most thrilling haunted theme park experiences in the Midwest. 

Begin your month with a bang at the 68th Annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta in Fort Scott (October 4-6), where the annual antique farm equipment parade will be accompanied by arts, crafts and quilt displays in addition to live music. In Overland Park, you'll have the opportunity to experience multiple aspects of Japanese culture at the 26th Annual Greater Kansas City Japanese Festival on October 5 and you can expect the usual scarecrow contest, petting zoo, art & quilt vendors and food contests at the Columbus Day Festival & Hot Air Balloon Regatta (October 11-13) in the town of Columbus. Finally, In Wichita, the self-described "stubbornly independent" Tallgrass Film Festival will take place on October 24-27. 

Lexington's legendary Keeneland Racecourse will host its cherished annual Fall Meet on October 4-26 (no racing on Mondays & Tuesdays), which will once again feature races in addition to a plethora of autumnal festivities. Over in the 'Ville, the Louisville Jack O' Lantern Spectacular will light up the night at Iroquois Park (October 1-November 2), the Garvin Gates Blues Festival returns on October 12, Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky's Queer Bourbon Week takes place on October 2-6 and the ever-popular Boo at the Zoo event returns to transform the Louisville Zoo into a Halloween tale brought to life with characters, trick-or-treating and music (runs through October 27). 

Start your month in Shreveport at the Red River Revel Arts Festival (runs through October 6), which will once again be a lively celebration of food, art and music showcasing the skills of artists across all genres and culinary specialties of the region. Then, make a beeline for Chackbay and its annual Louisiana Gumbo Festival (October 11-13) this month, where you'll be able to enjoy plenty of bowls of gumbo and get down to some great music. In New Orleans, October 19 is the date for the annual Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade and back up in Shreveport, the 118th Annual Louisiana State Fair will take place on October 30 and run well into November. 

The Fryeburg Fair has been a highlight of autumn in Maine since 1851, and this year's event (runs through October 6) will once again feature fun rides, races, entertainment, livestock shows and lots more family-friendly fun. Over in Kennebunk, the Kennebunk HarvestFest will happen on October 19 while Harvest on the Harbor Festival (a delicious celebration of the Portland food & drinks scene) will once again take over the harborside city on October 24-26.

Begin your October at Taste of Bethesda on October 5 in order to enjoy great live music and sample lots of fine fare from local restaurants.  Elsewhere, Oakland will hold its 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival (October 9-13) and food lovers from all over the East Coast will make for St. Mary's County for the 58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival on October 19-20. 

Chatham will hold its beloved Pumpkin People in the Park event (October 12-31) at Kate Gould Park, where all sorts of entertaining creations made out of pumpkins are on display for all to enjoy. Head deep into the woods near Carver for King Richard's Faire (New England's biggest Renaissance event) which will delight the crowds with historical revelry & hot turkey legs through October 20. No mention of the Bay State in October would be complete without a mention of Salem, which will have a myriad of things to do during the annual Haunted Happenings event.

Tecumseh will host its 30th Annual AppleUmpkin Festival (October 12-13), once again featuring live entertainment, fun rides and plenty of delicious autumnal flavors. Everybody's favorite "Bavarian" town Frankenmuth will hold its annual Scarecrow Festival over two weekends (October 19-20 & 26-27) and will fill the days with cool seasonal events like pumpkin painting, pumpkin catapulting and arts & crafts displays. In the D, Cider in the City will once again bring the fall flavors of rural Michigan to Detroit via tasty cider (October 12-13 & 19-20).

When it comes to Oktoberfest, nowhere in the Land of 10,000 Lakes knows how to do it like New Ulm, and their nationally famous 42nd Annual Oktoberfest will take place over two weekends this month (October 4-5 & 11-12). Elsewhere, The Twin Cities will once again feature cinema from Latin America, Iberia and the U.S. during the 12th Annual Cine Latino (October 9-13) and the Twin Cities Book Festival will take place on October 19.

Thousands of classic car fans will gather in Gulfport for The 18th Annual Cruisin' The Coast (October 6-13), an event that features cruise-ins, oldies concerts and the ever-popular swap meet. There's nothing like the Natchez Balloon Festival, (October 18-19), an event that has blossomed to become the most successful event in Southwest Mississippi, and this year you'll be able to watch hot air balloons take to the sky and listen to some great live music, too. If you like the taste of tamales, get over to Greenville for the Delta Hot Tamale Festival on October 18-19. Finally, in Vicksburg Scare Con will take place on 24-26, featuring haunted trolley tours, great food and paranormal investigations at two of Vicksburg's purportedly haunted homes, the Cobb House and McRaven House. 

Cedar Fest returns to the Big Cedar Lodge near Branson every Saturday in October, featuring pumpkin painting, pumpkin patch displays, singing jack-o-lanterns, the Lost Souls Maze and much more. St. Charles will hold its Legends & Lanterns event (Saturdays & Sundays from October 12-27), featuring characters roaming the town's historic streets telling Halloween tales. Elsewhere, the cute small town of Carthage will hold its Maple Leaf Festival on October 11-20, the German-heritage-filled town of Hermann will hold its beloved Oktoberfest happenings on Friday, Saturday and Sundays all month long and St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood will throw its annual Oktoberfest on October 11-12. 

The Great Northwest Oktoberfest returns to Whitefish, bringing great Bavarian-inspired food, drink and fun to town on October 3-5 while Billings will hold its 20th Annual HarvestFest (expect arts & crafts, live music, beer gardens and stein-holding contests) on October 12. Elsewhere, the Bridger Raptor Festival takes place in Bozeman on October 5-6, once again honoring and observing the nation's largest Golden Eagle migration. 

Continuing the recent run of excellent Oktoberfests on this list, the small town of Sydney will throw its 50th annual edition on October 4-6 featuring wiener dog races, car show, steins full of beer and vendors dishing out tasty food. Junkstock returns to Sycamore Farms this year (October 4-6), bringing the usual array of antique & vintage shopping opportunities and great food & drink (think bloody marys and apple cider donuts). Last but not least, the Ghouls & Glow event returns to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo on various dates from October 17-27.

Going to Vegas is always a great idea and just as the weather turns perfect for the autumn season, the city also hosts one of its best annual events: Reggae Rise Up (October 4-6). Other concert events in the city this month include The Eagles, Maroon 5, Adele, Garth Brooks, Lionel Ritchie and more. In northern Nevada, Virginia City will host its totally serious 35th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races on October 3-5 and will serve as a home base for Halloween lovers all month long during the Hauntober events.

The 16th annual NH Brewfest will take place in Portsmouth on October 12, once again presenting a full day's worth of music, beer and all-around good times. Portsmouth will also be the setting for the New Hampshire Film Festival on October 17-20—an event that features entries from a wide range of world-class filmmakers—and the Halloween Parade on October 31.

Start your month off on the shore of Long Beach Island for the annual LBI Fly International Kite Festival (October 11-12), where you'll be able to see scores of colorful kites flying above the sand. Anyone who likes birdwatching will want to head to the coast for the Cape May Festival (October 17-20), one of the nation's most historic birding festivals. Elsewhere, The charming small town of Clinton will play host to its ever-popular Pumpkinfest Fall festival on October 18.

Santa Fe Indigenous People's Day will be celebrated for a whole weekend in the state capital, with traditional dances and events taking place from October 12-14. Easily the nation's most famous festival of ballooning, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will take to the skies October 5-13. In addition to a sky full of balloon stars, there will be fireworks, entertainment, mouthwatering food & drink and enchanting evening balloon "glows". Elsewhere in the Land of Enchantment, Roswell will hold its annual out-of-this-world musical gathering during the Roswell Jazz Festival (October 23-27).

In Hancock, The 16th annual Hancock Harvest Festival will take place on October 11-12, showcasing local vendors, fun family activities like a scarecrow-making contest and plenty of good music & food. Comic-Con returns to New York City on October 17-20 and the 62nd Annual New York Film Festival runs through October 15 while one of the city's tastiest annual events is back this month too: The NYC Food & Wine Festival (October 17-20). Over on Long Island, Oyster Bay will host its annual Oyster Fest (October 19-20, which will celebrate the bounty of the sea and have plenty for the whole family to do & see. Lastly, in Corning, the Days of Incandescence will once again celebrate the town's role in making Thomas Edison's first very glass bulbs alongside all things autumn. 

An annual tradition like no other in the region, Riverfest returns to Wilmington on October 5-6. This family-friendly event (think craft vendors, live music, food & children's play area) takes place in the heart of town and shows off the best of the Cape Fear River region. Elsewhere, the North Carolina State Fair will entertain the crowds in Raleigh from October 17-27, where all in attendance can expect to learn a bit about the state's agricultural heritage and get a thrill on the fair's excellent range of carnival rides. Mt. Airy is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival (October 11-13), which will feature an array of musical performances, arts & crafts and great food. Last but not least, barbecue lovers will want to make a beeline for Lexington and the 40th Annual Barbecue Festival on October 26. 

ValleyCon makes its return to Fargo on October 18-20, offering up a one stop shop for lovers of pop culture (think everything from sci-fi and gaming to horror and fantasy) while the Fargo Record Fair (October 26) will be the place to shop and swap cassettes, CDs and records. Also in Fargo, The Big One Art & Craft Fair (October 25-26) will offer shopping opportunities for handmade arts & crafts from around the nation.

Start your month off in the capital of Columbus for the Italian Festival (October 11-13) or by taking the ferry over to Put-In-Bay for Oktoberfest (October 12-13). The town of Waynesville will host the sensational Sauerkraut Festival (October 12-13) while in nearby Dayton, the Out Here Film Festival will celebrate the best of LGBTQIA+ films from around the world on October 10-13. Finally, the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg will take visitors back in time on weekends throughout October 27.

In Oklahoma City, Pumpkinville will fill Myriad Botanical Gardens with an orange glow (October 4-20) and an array of pumpkin-themed games and rides while Frontier City theme park will hold its annual Fright Fest (runs through October 27) featuring haunted attractions, rides sporting a seasonal twist and costume contests. The Tulsa State Fair (runs through October 6) returns with its signature awesome array of entertainment, carnival rides, fair food, agricultural exhibits and a much-loved Disney on Ice performance. Then, head back to Tulsa to raise a stein at one of the region's best Oktoberfest celebrations (October 17-20). Over in Poteau, BalloonFest returns on October 18-19, filling the skies with colorful balloons and the ground with fun diversions.

Portland is the place to be for two film festivals this month: H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival (October 4-6) and The Portland Film Festival (October 16-20). Hood River will hold the 42nd Annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest on October 11-13, once again showcasing the bounty of the surrounding region alongside beer, cider and arts & crafts. And since you've always wanted to see masked competitors paddling large carved-out pumpkins (right?), make your way to Tualatin for the one-of-a-kind West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on October 20.

There's no better way to get into the spirit of the season than by attending Biglerville's National Apple Harvest Festival (October 5-6 & October 12-13), where the autumnal apple harvest will be the star of the show. Elsewhere, the Philly Music Fest (October 21-27) will once again take the stage all for a good cause that benefits local children and musicians (just a few artists appearing include Amos Lee, Waxahatchee and Sheer Mag). In Hershey, Choctoberfest will take place downtown on October 12, a fun event where all manners of chocolate, chocolate-laced libations and live music will be the star of the show. If you're a fan of vibrant leaves, head to the cute small town of Jim Thorpe, which will once again host its annual Fall Foliage Festival on weekends through October 20.

The 10th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival will take place on October 5 at Providence's District Park and all in attendance will be able to enjoy delicious oysters alongside fine wine and craft beverages. Seafood will take center stage the next week too during the 33rd Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport (October 19-20). At this event, the "harvest of the sea" will be served up fresh alongside live music and lots of family-friendly fun. 

Head to Winnsboro in the charming Olde English District for the always-fun Rock Around the Clock Festival (October 11-12), which features everything from a street dance party to a classic car show. Elsewhere, Beaufort will once again be the place if you dig crustaceans as the city's much-loved annual Shrimp Festival returns on October 4-5 and the South Carolina State Fair—The Palmetto State's biggest annual party—returns to Columbia on October 9-20 with yet another calendar full of equine shows, rides, flower shows and concerts. 

The 36th Annual Black Hills Pow Wow (October 11-13) returns to Rapid City and will once again offer all in attendance an authentic and historically rich Native American cultural event. Elsewhere in the state, Huron will hold its beloved Great Scarecrow Festival on October 10-13, while Deadwood will be the destination for music fans again this October during the 13th Annual Wild West Songwriters Festival (October 17-19). And when it comes to celebrating the big spooky day, Deadwood will also host "Deadweird", its annual Halloween party on October 25-26.

Nashville's historic Germantown neighborhood has been throwing an Oktoberfest party since 1980 and this year the always-fun event will take place on October 3-6 while over in Memphis, Mempho Music Festival will bring big names like Jack White, Trey Anastasio & Classic Tab, Goose, Sublime with Rome to town. Hands down though, the most anticipated event of October in the Volunteer State will be the Harvest Festival at Dollywood, which will be running every day through October 28. During the festival, you'll be able to experience the park painted in its best fall colors during the day and then full of enchanting lights at night during the Great Pumpkin LumiNights. 

October in the state capital is synonymous with the Austin City Limits Festival (October 4-6 & October 11-13), and over the course of the famous festival's two weeks, Zilker Park will come alive with music from Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Dua Lipa, Pretty Lights, Tyler The Creator, Sturgill Simpson and many more. In Big D, the State Fair of Texas will fill up the state fairgrounds with scores of fun things to do, see and taste through October 20. Then, head to the East Texas town of Conroe to let the good times roll at the annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (October 11-13), a party centered around family and community. End your month in San Antonio at the San Antonio’s Día de los Muertos, the largest Day of the Dead festivities in the nation, featuring colorful parades, cultural performances and altar displays among other events (October 27 - November 3). 

Start you month off right at the Park City Wine Festival (October 3-5), where you can sip fine wines from around the nation and the world. In Salt Lake City, the Craftoberfest event will take place on October 5, featuring over 100 vendor booths, food trucks and great live music. Elsewhere, Snowbird Resort is the spot to be for the 52nd anniversary edition of its Oktoberfest festival (weekends through October 13) and Provo Pioneer Village will celebrate its Harvest Fest event on October 25.

If there was ever a perfect place for a fall festival, it's Stowe, and this year, the town will celebrate the 41st anniversary edition of the Foliage Arts Festival on October 11-13. Visitors will be able to enjoy great regional food & drink, live crafts demonstrations and shop for arts & crafts, the whole time surrounded by colorful leaves. Elsewhere in the Green Mountain State, Middlebury hosts its Car Show & Fall Festival on October 13 and the 15th Annual Bean & Brew Festival (celebrating great coffee & beer) takes place at Jay Peak Resort on October 12.

Start your month off by sampling some wonderful Virginia wine at the Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape in Powhatan on October 5. Then, Fairfax will host its 48th Annual Fall Festival on October 12 while Cox Farms will once again bring back its popular Fall Festival featuring its famous pumpkin patches, hayrides, kettle corn and a host of other family-friendly things to do (all month-long, closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Finally, Garden Glow returns to the magnificent Maymont estate in Richmond, transforming the space into a wonderland of fanciful light displays (October 16 - November 10, closed Mondays). 

Join beer lovers from all over the nation in the Yakima Valley at the Fresh Hop Ale Fest on October 5, where you can sample sensational craft beers made exclusively with hops from the Yakima Valley. The Bavarian-inspired town of Leavenworth will hold its beloved Oktoberfest on three weekends this year (October 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19) while foodies will want to head west to the coast for some great crab at the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles (October 11-13) or go to Grayland for a "berry" fun time at the 31st Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival on October 12-13.

Set a course for Salem and the annual Apple Butter Festival (October 3-5), where you will be able to enjoy a parade, live music, fireworks and historical apple butter demonstrations. Berkeley Springs will throw its own apple butter-based bash on October 12-13 this year, with plenty of tasty treats. Last but certainly not least, the state's world-famous New River Gorge Bridge will host the annual Bridge Day (the only day you're legally allowed to BASE jump off the bridge) on October 19. Even if you don't make the jump, join the thousands of revelers who gather to take in the spectacle.

St. Croix Falls will once again host its annual Autumnfest gathering (October 5), which is one of the state's best family-friendly events complete with live music, crafts and an all-American pie-eating contest. The town of Bayfield will hold its beloved Bayfield Apple Festival on October 4-6, with events like a parade, apple-peeling contest and plenty of autumnal delicacies on hand for sampling. Elsewhere, the Kohler Food & Wine Festival will take place in Kohler on October 17-20, an event dedicated to wine, food and acclaimed chefs.

Sheridan will again be the setting for some sensational films at the WYO Film Festival, which will come to a crescendo on October 3-6. In Jackson Hole, the acclaimed Jackson Hole Playhouse will put on a production of "A Haunting Halloween" from October 16 - November 2, and in Laramie, the Ghost Tours of Laramie City will return on October 24-25.