I'd like to know of any Fall Festivals or Craft Fairs coming to the area this year. It seems to me most of the craft fairs come to Frederick Fair Grounds, but I'd love to know about the smaller ones too. Much of the time they're easier to get in & out of and have more local artists.

Check out nbc25.com and wjejradio.com. They both have calendar of events for the area.Wjej sometimes has them for a month in advance

Hey Naomi try Boonsboro Days it's coming up the first weekend in Sept.

Boonsboro Days sounds cool, and it's not too far from where I live. Is it held at the park?

Yes Naomi

September 18-19 - Apple Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival - Enjoy an autumn weekend in apple country. Over 100 high quality arts and crafts both days, country music, Virginia State Apple Butter Making Contest, and Old Tyme Apple Growers Exhibit. Sponsored by the Winchester Rotary Club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Admission $4.00 for ages 65 and over; $5.00 adults. Jim Barnett Park Winchester. 540-662-3996.


Apple Butter Festival - October 9 & 10, 2004 Berkeley Springs, WV

Thanks everyone...those are some great suggestions!

Now if the temp would just drop down to around 70, hmmm... Well it is still August isn't it??

I know what you mean! I can't wait until Fall.

I hate the places that make you pay just to get into the place and look around, then charge you $3 for a hot dog. I think most similar festivals are free admission.

Colorfest in Thurmont is a really huge one that is loaded with crafts of all kinds. Its usually around the second or third weekend in September. If you take 77 over the mountain you run right into it.

I used to go to the Colorfest when I was a kid and it was nice, small and quaint. Now it overtakes the whole town! There are some great things there if you don't mind fighting the crowd. It's usually the 2nd weekend in October.

C/O Canal Days and Augustoberfest is this weekend. woohoo...

Sounds like the weather may cooperate this weekend too! I've never been to Canal Days...may have to check that out!

Canal days is pretty good also. Its not huge so you get lost in the crowd but its not a rinky dink festival either.

Is this a photo of our own WVDragonlady at a past Rennfest?

http://www.rennfest.com/mrf/photos/99/99p10.htm

{just kidding WVD!}

The homemade ice cream at C&O Canal Days from that church is unreal!!!! The fresh cut peaches topping it off, just delicious!

Did anyone attend Augustoberfest? I am interested to hear how it was...

I went Saturday night. I didn't get there until about 7:00 pm - ate, drank, and last call was at 9:00. Next year I know to get there earlier.

But the food was good, as was the entertainment (German music). It's pretty small though. There are maybe 3 or 4 tents - including food and souvenirs. I had a good time, but that could also have to do with the company I keep.