The Best October Events in Each State

Attending a fun fall event sits atop the autumn to-do list, right next to sipping pumpkin-spiced lattes and scaring yourself silly at haunted houses and spooky theme parks. Luckily, autumn festivals in America are everywhere as seemingly every small town or big city's residents gather to honor a seasonal harvest, colorful leaves, or to don their best lederhosen and dirndls for a fun Oktoberfest party. Seafood and film festivals are also a big deal in the world of fall festivals and you'll find them taking place all over the country this year too. Regardless of where you live, there is sure to be an awesome autumn gathering taking place nearby, so click on the slideshow to take a tour of the best fall festivals in America.

The first few days of the month feature two of Alabama's most beloved annual events. Shoals Fest takes place in Florence on Oct 1-2, once again paying tribute to the musical heritage of the area with concerts and fabulous food on the banks of the Tennessee River. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Brittney Spencer, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are only a few of the names performing. Then, down in Gulf Shores, the 50th Annual National Shrimp Festival (October 6-9) will fill the air with the aroma of delicious shrimp and the sounds of great live music. Later in the month, The 51st Kentuck Festival of the Arts (October 15-16) will take center stage in Northport, showing off exceptional art, storytelling and music.

The Great Alaskan Railroad will host its Beer Train event on October 1, Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm in Palmer will play host to the autumnal happenings of Fall Fest on October 8 and Sitka will once again go all out to celebrate Alaska Day. Indeed, the annual holiday (October 18) is commemorated with gusto around these parts as the festivities will feature a parade, reenactment ceremony, dances, costume ball, and dinners among others.

Start your month down in Tucson at their terrific annual Pride weekend, which will take place October 1-2 at various venues throughout the city. Or, head to Chandler for SanTan Brewing Company's Oktoberfest celebration on October 1. Back down in Tucson, the city will also host the Salt & Lime Fiesta the weekend of October 15-16, which will feature plenty of tacos, tequila, margaritas and music while up in Phoenix, the Arizona State Fair will run all the way through October 30.

Little Rock starts the month off on the right foot with the Arkansas Rasta Fun Run/Walk & Reggae Soul Festival on October 1 while over in Hot Springs, they will once again roll out the red carpet for great docs at The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (October 7-15). The Arkansas State Fair and all its assorted revelry take place in Little Rock October 14-23 and the capital will also play host to the gooey good time of the World Cheese Dip Championship on October 30, where you'll have a blast as long as you don't call it "queso".

Fleet Week sails into San Francisco October 3-11, featuring a parade of ships, concerts, ship tours and much more in this stellar tribute to our sea-based services. The Big Fresno Fair (October 5-16) is back and better than ever with horse racing, concerts (Ice Cube, Midland, Banda Cuisillos y El Coyote and Ashanti are among the artists performing), carnival rides and mouthwatering fair food. Then, seafood lovers will want to head over to the coast for the 76th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival.

Start your month off in the Old West town of Durango for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering (running through October 2), then head up to Denver for one of America's most iconic barley & hops-based festivals: The Great American Beer Festival. Here, you will be able to sample thousands of beers and meet lots of suds lovers from around the country-and the world. Then, for something offbeat and perfect for Halloween, make for Manitou Springs on October 29 for the 28th Annual Coffin Races and Festival

One of the longest-running festivals in the Northeast, the Southington Apple Harvest Festival (October 1-2 & October 7-9) will once again take place on the town's scenic green and feature great food, foliage and activities for the whole family. Elsewhere, the town of Scotland will host its Highland Games event on October 9 while the same weekend (October 8-9) sees the return of the Garlic & Harvest Festival to Bethlehem, where you'll be able to taste garlicky delights and get garlic cooking tips, ride on fair rides and shop for crafts.

The state capital is the spot to be on October 8 for OktDoverFest, a food & drink-filled celebration of downtown Dover and all its local businesses. Bridgeville is home to the Apple Scrapple Festival (October 14-15), a fair dedicated to the regional meaty delicacy known as scrapple. Head over to the coast for the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival (October 13-16) in order to listen to Peabo Bryson, Shelia E, Kirk Whalum and many more and make the return trip to Rehoboth for the annual Sea Witch Festival on October 28-30, where you will be able to soak up a ton of family-friendly Halloween hijinx and spot a few witches, zombies and goblins.

The Miami Broward Carnival will once again celebrate Caribbean culture through family-friendly parades and scores of other special events from October 1-9. Elsewhere, the "Old Florida" town of Cedar Key hosts the 52nd Annual Seafood Festival on October 15-16 while Pensacola will throw its annual Interstate Fair on October 20-30. Down in Key West, October means Fantasy Fest and this outrageous adult-oriented festival returns to the island October 21-30, with this year's grand parade theme being "Cult Classics and Cartoon Chaos".

October in Georgia is synonymous with the authentic-as-can-be Oktoberfest in the mountain town of Helen, and it will run daily throughout the month. Since you can't spend the whole month there (ahem, right?), why not kick off the month at the St. Mary's Seafood Festival on October 1, or another great event is the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival (October 7-15) in Hiawassee, the so-called "Country Music Capital of Georgia", where there will be stellar concerts, carnival rides, tasty bites and majestic mountain scenery.

The First Friday Art Walk in Honolulu's Chinatown returns on October 7, where galleries, restaurants and bars bubble over with a warm welcome. Foodies and oenophiles will want to head to the islands for the 12th Annual Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival (October 21 - November 6), where you will be able to indulge your taste buds in treats with a backdrop of paradise.

The Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise will celebrate its Harvest Festival each and every Saturday in October, with artisan stalls, food trucks, craft beverages, live music and the Scarecrow Stroll. Embrace the best of Western culture at the 26th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival (October 5-9) in Sun Valley, which will once again feature sheepdog trials, great food & drink, a folk fair and the world-famous Big Sheep Parade. You'll want to stick around in Sun Valley because the next weekend sees the Jazz Jamboree (October 12-16) return to town.

The Windy City is the place to be for the Chicago Marathon on October 9, an event that brings a festival-like atmosphere to the city all weekend long as both runners and spectators alike mark the occasion. The nation's oldest competitive international film fest, the Chicago International Film Festival (October 12-23) returns to screen over 175 movies from 50 different counties. Downstate, Champaign-Urbana will hold its Pride event on October 1 and its Folk & Roots Festival on October 20-22 while over in Metropolis, October 21-22 are the dates for Fall Back to Metropolis, which will see two days of events (Zombie Walk, dance party and meet-and-greets) take over the small town that has embraced its role as Superman's "hometown" (and yes, there will be an appearance by Superman himself).

Start your month in the Circle City at the Indy Jazz Fest (October 21-22), which will star two days of great artists (Rebirth Brass Band, Tank & the Bangas and Robert Glasper among others) playing outdoors. The city also plays host to the Heartland Film Festival (October 6-16), where there will be over 300 film screenings. Finally, The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival-Indiana's largest annual festival-will take place October 14-23 and once again show off the county's 31 covered bridges in addition to scores of fun events and tasty bites.

The first weekend of the month sees Oktoberfest (September 30 - October 2) return to Amana Colonies, with plenty of Bavarian revelry and fun games for your crew to indulge in. Head to the town of Walnut-the antique capital of the state-for its Antique Fall Festival on October 8-9 to get an early start on your holiday shopping. Reiman Gardens in Ames is the place to be the weekend of October 21-23 for the ever-popular Spirits in the Gardens event, which will feature over 1,000 carved jack-o-lanterns to light up the Iowa night.

Start October off right at the 66th Annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta in Fort Scott (September 30 - October 2), where you will be able to shop for arts & crafts, take in quilt displays, listen to live music and watch a parade of antique farm equipment. Or spend the weekend of October 1-2 in Wichita where you can catch the last two days of the Tallgrass Film Festival and the Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Kick-off (October 1). Embrace Japanese culture in Overland Park at the Japanese Festival on October 8 while the Columbus Day Festival Hot Air Balloon Regatta will take to the skies over Columbus on October 7-9, while on the ground there will be a scarecrow contest, art & quilt exhibits, petting zoo, food contests and much more.

This month, Lexington's Keeneland Racecourse will play host to its cherished annual Fall Meet on October 7-29 (Wednesdays through Saturdays), where attendees will be to watch races and partake in multiple autumnal festivities. Elsewhere, the Highway 60 Yard Sale (September 30 - October 2) will once see 200 miles of highway turned into the "state's largest garage sale". In The 'Ville, the Louisville Jack O' Lantern Spectacular will take over Iroquois Park from October 4-31, the Garvin Gates Blues Festival returns on October 8 and the Hot Brown Showdown will show off the best versions of the city's iconic sandwich on October 23.

Start your month off in the Big Easy at the National Fried Chicken Festival (October 1-2), then hang around for the vibrant NOLA Caribbean Festival (October 14-16). Chackbay will host its cherished Louisana Gumbo Festival (October 21-23), which will once again show off the flavors and sounds of the state. Finish off your month by heading north to Shreveport for the 116th Annual Louisiana State Fair (October 27 - November 13), which will feature the usual stellar collection of carnival rides, rodeo competitions, livestock shows, thrilling street performers and concerts from the likes of and Uncle Kracker and The Colao Show.

They've been celebrating the Fryeburg Fair since 1851, and this year's event (October 2-9) will once again bring together agricultural & livestock shows with rides, entertainment, races and scores of fun, family-friendly activities. The Kennebunk HarvestFest will take place on October 15 while Portland will once again host its Harvest on the Harbor Festival (October 27-29), which has blossomed to become a world-class celebration of the excellent local food scene.

Begin the month in Bethesda at the Taste of Bethesda event on October 1 in order to sample the goods from local restaurants and enjoy live music and cultural displays-then come back to town October 8-9 for the Row Arts Festival, a leading juried arts & crafts event. During the middle of the month, Oakland will hold its Autumn Glory festival (October 12-16) and foodies will flock to the 56th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County on October 15-16. End your month at Baltimore's Comic-Con (October 28-30), where the self-dubbed "America's Greatest Comic Book Convention" will once again toast all things comic.

The Big E will finish its annual run in West Springfield on October 1 & 2 with two last days of mouthwatering fair food, classic carnival rides, historical & agricultural exhibits and a concert from Lynyrd Skynrd. The town of Chatham will once again hold its Pumpkin People in the Park event (October 14-31) at Kate Gould Park, where creations made of pumpkins steal the show. Tucked away deep in the woods near Carver is King Richard's Faire-New England's largest Renaissance Fair-which will entertain the crowds with ye olde revelry and tons of turkey legs through October 24.

The small town of Tecumseh will hold its 28th Annual Appleumpkin Festival (October 8-9), which will feature rides, live entertainment and awesome autumnal food. Bavarian-inspired Frankenmuth will hold its Scarecrow Festival over two weekends this year (October 15-16 & 22-23), filling the days with fall fun like pumpkin catapulting, pumpkin painting and arts & crafts. In Detroit, Cider in the City at Beacon Park will once again bring the autumnal flavors of the countryside to the city (October 15-16 & 22-23).

Start your October off right at the Moorhead Sausage Fest (October 1) where you will be able to enjoy delectable meaty treats alongside great craft beer. Then, ramp the party up a notch in New Ulm at their nationally recognized 40th Annual Oktoberfest (October 7-8 & 14-15). The Twin Cities will see the 10th Annual Cine Latino take place October 13-20-an event that celebrates cinema from the U.S., Latin America and Iberia-while October 15 sees the return of the Twin Cities Book Festival.

Kick off the month at the Mississippi Peanut Festival (October 1-2), where you'll be able to shop for antiques, yard art, jewelry and scour a pumpkin patch. Then, head down to Gulfport for Cruisin' The Coast (October 2-9), where thousands of classic car lovers will converge to enjoy oldies concerts, cruise-ins and a swap meet. There's no better place to be this month than the annual Natchez Balloon Festival, (October 14-16), which will once again star hot air balloon flights, good tunes (Drive-By Truckers, Chapel Hart and others are scheduled to appear) and great food and if tamales are your thing, then head to Greenville October 14-15 for the Delta Hot Tamale Festival in the so-called "Hot Tamale Capital of the World".

Stop by Big Cedar Lodge near Branson every Saturday in October for Cedar Fest, which will feature pumpkin patches, pumpkin painting, singing jack-o-lanterns and even a mechanical bull. St. Charles near St. Louis will hold its Legends & Lanterns on Saturdays and Sundays all month long, featuring spooky-yet-friendly characters roaming its historic streets. October 15 is the day to head to the handsome small town of Carthage for its Maple Leaf Festival parade (the crescendo of its biggest annual party) and the entire month is heaven in Hermann, as their Oktoberfest takes over the town again, with events every day of October.

Start your month off by attending the last day of the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish, sipping brews and making new friends with a background of German music and food. Then, head to downtown Billings on October 8 for HarvestFest, an event that will feature arts & crafts, stein-holding contests, beer gardens and live music. That same weekend (October 8-9) sees the Bridger Raptor Festival take place in Bozeman, once again observing and saluting the largest Golden Eagle migration in the United States.

The small town of Sydney throws a great Oktoberfest (September 30 - October 2) featuring a parade, car show, wiener dog races and sensational food & libations. Junkstock returns to Sycamore Farms the first two weekends of the month (September 30 - October 2 & October 7-9), bringing with it sensational vintage & antique shopping opportunities in addition to live music and tasty treats. Jack O'Lantern World takes place at Mahoney State Park in Omaha through October 30, offering visitors the chance to walk through 1000s of fantastically-carved pumpkins.

Las Vegas is always a good idea and just as the weather turns idyllic, the city also hosts one of its best annual events: the Food & Wine Festival (October 5-9). Located 25 miles south of the city, the Rise Festival (October 7-8) will once again feature great music, artistic spaces and the world's largest lantern release. Up north, Virginia City will host its hilarious annual World Championship Outhouse Races on October 1-2 while the Old West town is heaven for Halloween lovers too as the entire month sees Hauntober take place, a series of spooky events that show off the city's myriad of supposedly haunted places.

Meredith will host its annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake event on October 1-2 featuring juried works from all over New England while the 14th annual NH Brewfest will take place on October 8, bringing another fine day full of beer, music and good times to the people of Portsmouth. The city will also play host to the New Hampshire Film Festival on October 6-9, featuring thrilling entries from an eclectic array of filmmakers.

Start your October off in style at Chowderfest in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island (October 1) to indulge in fine libations, live music and ladles upon ladles of delicious chowder while Asbury Park will be eclectic shopping heaven during the Asbury Park Fall Bazaar (October 8-9). Cape May is the spot to be to spot birds October 13-16 for its annual Cape May Festival, one of the most historic birding festivals in the nation. Finally, the cute small town of Clinton will host its annual Pumpkinfest fall festival on October 21.

Arguably the nation's most loved balloon festival, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be back in the skies October 1-9. Visit to gaze upon skies full of vibrant balloons, fireworks, great food & entertainment and atmospheric evening balloon "glows". Elsewhere in the state, Taos Fall Arts (the town's most historic arts festival) will take through October 2, featuring art, music, and fun diversions and Roswell will show its passion for out-of-this-world jazz maestros during the Roswell Jazz Festival (October 12-16).

Start your month getting down Upstate at Ithaca's Apple Harvest Festival (September 30 - October 2), an autumnal gem that shines a light on apple cider makers, apple growers, purveyors of cider donuts and great live music. The Big Apple will host its Comic-Con on October 6-9 and the 60th Annual New York Film Festival through October 16 while One of the Big Apple's most delectable annual events is back in 2022 too: The NYC Food & Wine Festival (October 13-16). On Long Island, Oyster Fest (October 15-16) will once again take over the town of Oyster Bay with fantastic food and entertainment for the whole family.

Start your month off in Wilmington at Riverfest, a family-friendly two-day event in the heart of town that shows off the beauty and spirit of the city and the Cape Fear River area. The Tar Heel State's biggest annual party will once again be the North Carolina State Fair, and it will take place in Raleigh from October 13-23. Expect to be entertained and learn a bit about agricultural heritage in between spins on the carnival rides and devouring the excellent fair food. October 14-16 sees the Autumn Leaves festival return to Mt. Airy with its usual stellar array of arts & crafts, live music and mouthwatering food with October 22 being the day to be in Lexington as the city rolls out the red carpet to 'cue lovers at the annual Barbecue Festival.

Fargo is the place to be in the Peace Garden State this October as the month sees pop culture gathering ValleyCon come to town (October 1-2) and music lovers come together at the Fargo Record Fair (October 15) to shop for and swap records, cassettes and CDs. Also in Fargo, handmade arts & crafts from across the country will be on display at The Big One Art & Craft Fair (October 21-22).

Ohio is full of great Oktoberfest celebrations and Minster (September 30 - October 2) throws one of the best examples of small-town charm coming together with Bavarian merrymaking. The town of Waynesville will host the beloved Sauerkraut Festival (October 8-9) while Dayton will host the Dayton LGBT Film Festival on October 14-16. And to top things off, the Ohio Renaissance Festival will continue to take revelers back in time on weekends through October 30.

The Tulsa State Fair is back (September 29 - October 9) with a spectacular array of entertainment (stunt dogs and BMX are just two of the fun events on the schedule), fair food, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and Disney on Ice. In Oklahoma City, the month starts out with the Oklahoma Regatta Festival (September 30 - October 2), which will celebrate kayaking, rowing, whitewater rafting and dragon boating. Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Asia through cuisine, crafts, lanterns and dance at the Asian Moon Festival in Edmond (October 7) and back in Tulsa, the city will throw its 43rd Annual Oktoberfest (October 20-23), easily one of the best 'Fests west of the Mississippi.

Beautiful Bend is the spot to be for the Fall Festival (September 30 - October 2), a happening that features pumpkin carving, live music and tasty seasonal food. Hood River will hold its 40th Annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest October 7-9, once again showcasing produce from the surrounding region alongside arts & crafts, cider and beer. End the month in Portland at the Oregon Independent Film Festival (October 25-29), which shines a light on dozens of films from around the world.

Start your month off at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Biglerville (October 1-2 & October 8-9), where all things apple will take center stage then head to the City of Brotherly Love for the Philly Music Fest (October 10-15), a non-profit local music festival that benefits musicians and local children. October 15 is also the date for Choctoberfest in downtown Hershey, where all manner of chocolate, libations and live music will take center stage. If colorful leaves are your October thing, then head to the scenic small town of Jim Thorpe, which will host its annual Fall Foliage Festival on weekends through October 24.

Providence's River Walk Park will play host to the 8th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival on October 8 where you can expect to enjoy excellent oysters alongside craft beverages and wine. The next weekend (October 15-16), the fruit of the sea takes center stage again during the 31st Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport, where it will be served up alongside family-friendly fun and live music. Elsewhere, the inaugural Atlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition will take over the sand in Westerly during Columbus Day Weekend (October 7-10).

Roll down to Beaufort for the beloved annual Shrimp Festival (October 7-8), which will feature stellar shrimp dishes and excellent live music. The South Carolina State Fair (October 12-23) makes its return to Columbia with a loaded calendar full of rides, equine shows, craft & flower shows, a fascinating "Museum of the Moon" and much more. Columbia will also host the Famously Hot SC Pride Event on October 14-15, the longest-running Pride event in the state.

SiouxperCon in Sioux Falls (September 30 - October 2) starts the month off in grand fashion with three full days dedicated to STEAM, pop culture and fandom, offering attendees the chance to interact with vendors, fellow guests and graphic artists. Elsewhere, the famed Black Hills Pow Wow (October 7-9) is back in 2022 and this special event in Rapid City will once again give visitors a front-row seat to one of the nation's finest Native American cultural events. Elsewhere, Huron will hold its The Great Scarecrow Festival October 7-9 while Deadwood will once again be the spot for music fans in October during the Wild West Songwriters Festival (October 6-8).

Start your month in Memphis at the Mempho Music Festival (September 30 - October 2) featuring Widespread Panic, The Black Keys, Wilco and others. Elsewhere, Nashville's historic Germantown neighborhood will host its annual Oktoberfest (October 6-9) and Memphis holds its annual Indie Film Festival from October 19-24. The most popular event of the month in the state though is the Harvest Festival at Dollywood, which will be running every day through October 29. Experience the park decked out in its best fall colors during the day and then stay around for the enchanting Great Pumpkin LumiNights event, which features thousands of illuminated pumpkins creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Make for the capital for the Austin City Limits Festival (October 7-9 & October 14-16), one of the nation's best annual music gatherings. Over the course of two weeks, the city's Zilke Park will come alive with tunes from The Chicks, Phoenix, P!nk, SZA, Flume, Lil Nas X, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and many, many more. In Dallas, the month is all about the State Fair of Texas, which will take over the state fairgrounds and fill it with a Lone Star State-sized list of thrilling things to do (through October 23). Head east for a great time in the small town of Conroe at the annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (October 14-16), a soiree dedicated to seafood and community spirit.

Snowbird Resort will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Oktoberfest celebration on weekends through October 16, once again bringing a truly family-friendly atmosphere to the Bavarian celebrations. Elsewhere, Nature Hills Farm will hold its annual Harvest Fest through October 15, where visitors will be able to sip pumpkin hot cocoa, take a hayride and even pet some friendly goats.

Start your month off in Tunbridge at the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival (October 1-2), where you will get to experience all aspects of the wool trade then head straight for Stowe for the Foliage Arts Festival (October 7-9) where all visitors will get the chance to enjoy arts & crafts, delectable food & drink and take in live demonstrations by craftspeople. (This is to say nothing of the chance to admire the idyllic autumnal atmosphere surrounding Stowe all month long.) Automobile enthusiasts will want to pull into Middlebury on October 16 for the Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival.

Start your October in the Old Dominion by taking in the finale of the State Fair of Virginia (October 1-2). The last two days will feature the usual dazzling array of all-American delights in addition to performances from the Junior Sisk Band and The Spinners. Over in Virginia Beach, those same dates will see Neptune's Surfing Classic competition take to the water. Fairfax will throw its signature autumnal party on October 8 while Cox Farms will once again bring back its beloved Fall Festival (Thursday through Monday all month long) and its hayrides, pumpkin patches, kettle corn and many more family activities.

Leavenworth is always lovely when the leaves change, and this year you'll also have the added bonus of being able to enjoy a re-imagined Oktoberfest celebration, which will run weekends through October 15. Head to the coast for tasty crustaceans at the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles (October 7-9) or go to Grayland for a berry bash at the Cranberry Harvest Festival on those same dates. Head to Seattle Center on October 22 for an educational and celebratory commemoration of the Indian Festival of Lights Diwali.

Start your month off in Morgantown at the annual West Virginia Wine & Jazz Festival (October 1-2) before setting off for Salem for the fall-tastic Apple Butter Festival (October 6-9) where you will get to see how apple butter was made in the old days in addition to live music, fireworks and a parade. Berkeley Springs throws its own apple butter-based bash on October7-9 and last but not least, there's only one day of the year you're allowed to BASE jump off the state's iconic New River Gorge Bridge and this year Bridge Day is October 15. Even if you don't plan on making the leap, join the thousands who gather to watch the jumps and just generally celebrate autumn.

Start your month off in St. Croix Falls for Autumnfest (October 1-2), a family-friendly gathering full of music, arts & crafts and even a pie-eating contest. Bayfield will throw its beloved annual bash the Bayfield Apple Festival on October 6-8, once again celebrating the best of autumn through fun things to do like an apple-peeling contest, parade and great cider & autumnal bites. Head to Kohler for their annual food & wine festival (October 20-23), a four-day fiesta dedicated to food, wine and fun including appearances from innovative celebrity chefs.

Begin your month in Sheridan by taking in some wow-worthy films at the WYO Film Festival (September 30 - October 2). The festival always aims for innovative, independent and thought-provoking works, and this year will see another strong roster of films on tap. Downtown Casper will play host to Casper Oktoberfest on October 15-a party that helps raise money for Make-A-Wish Wyoming-and the iconic Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole will launch its much-anticipated Inbound Music Series on October 15 with a courtyard performance by Father John Misty complete with mountain-backdrop.