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Photo courtesy of the Romulus Pumpkin Festival
It’s time for another change of the seasons in Metro Detroit and after a toasty summer, we’re all ready for cooler days, warmer clothes, and all things apple and pumpkin. If fall has you giddy for September (cue the Earth, Wind & Fire album), you absolutely must participate in some of the area’s best fall festivals. There are so many opportunities to get out and celebrate all that fall has to offer in Metro Detroit. Here are some of the top fall festivals happening in 2023…
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
September 15-17
Romulus Historical Park
As a great way to kick off fall, the Romulus Pumpkin Festival is celebrating its 25th year in 2023. It all begins Friday night with its Parade of Lights and continues into the weekend with vendors, entertainment, and games. Whether checking out the Classic Car Show or enjoying the music, this is a great way to get into the fall spirit. Pumpkin Festival Committee Chairperson Jazmine Danci tells us, “…the committee has expanded to bring in multiple other groups, organizations, volunteers, and sponsors to make this what they hope to be their biggest – and most pumpkin-y – year yet!”
Rochester Mills 25th Oktoberfest Celebration
September 28-30
Rochester Mills Beer Company
“Rochester Mills Beer Company is celebrating 25 years of food, friends, and beers in Downtown Rochester this year, and we are excited for another terrific Oktoberfest Celebration. Thursday, September 28th, we will hold our annual Oktoberfest kick-off with traditional German music from Enzian aus Detroit…Enzian also plays on Friday, September 29th, and we conclude with Detroit’s very own Sponge on Saturday, September 30th. Executive Chef Josh Gomola will be featuring our special Oktoberfest menu, and of course, we will have plenty of the namesake beer to go around!” says Jonathan Lapolla, Director of Marketing.
On Saturday, the celebration will come to a close with gift card and swag giveaways, as well as the release of the Rochester Mills Brewing Company’s anniversary glassware.
Huron Township Applefest
October 7-8
New Boston
The Huron Township Applefest is an annual tradition focused on all things apples. The highlight of the festival is the 35th annual Fiddler’s Contest, which will be held on October 7. If fiddling isn’t your thing, perhaps you’ll want to enjoy the live music, parade, or bingo.
Detroit Harvest Fest
October 7-8
Dequindre Cut
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting its annual Harvest Fest featuring 50+ food trucks and six music stages. The Harvest Fest will be located on the Dequindre Cut Greenway. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy and admission is only $5 at the gate and free for children under 3. Kids under 12 can pick one small pumpkin from the pumpkin patch for free! Other activities include trick-or-treating stations, spooky science, a scavenger hunt, and more.
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest
October 7-8
MSU Tollgate Farm, Novi
It’s all things pumpkin at the MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest and their activity list is extensive. From wagon rides to the pumpkin patch to a pumpkin trebuchet, there’s no shortage of things to watch, do, and learn about at this festival. Admission is just $5 and kids under 2 are free.
Tecumseh Appleumpkin Festival
October 14-15
Downtown Tecumseh
Some key attractions for this year’s festival include Monster Truck and Helicopter rides, food trucks, carnival rides, free kid’s activities, antique vendors, and over 150 craft vendors. Admission and parking are free. “This festival is also held in conjunction with Kapnick Orchard Apple Festival, two great festivals combined with a free shuttle in between,” says Jan Fox, Appleumpkin Festival Chairperson.
Bowers School Farm Fest
October 14-15
Bowers School Farm, Bloomfield Hills
The Bowers School Farm Fall Fest brings together the best of all the fall activities: pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, and fall foods. Some additions this year include food trucks, axe throwing, a straw tower, a corn maze, and a cornhole contest. This festival is family-friendly with tons of activities to keep everyone busy. Adults will want to swing by the Beer Garden as well for beer or hard cider.
Detroit Fall Beer Festival
October 28
Eastern Market
If fall beer is your favorite, you won’t want to miss the Michigan Brewers Guild’s 14th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival. This event is one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings. Attendance is limited to those 21 and older and tickets can be purchased in advance. Ticket costs include 15 tokens for samples of beer, and additional tokens may be purchased inside the festival. The festival will also have food vendors with beer-friendly menu items to purchase to accompany the beer samples.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was authored by Katie Goncalves.
