Top 10 Fall Festivals Near Herndon In 2017

HERNDON, VA – It's that time of year: the kids are back in school, football is on, you can start to feel that little nip in the air, and pumpkin spice can be found in everything. The official first day of fall is just a week away, and that means lots of fall festivals, including one right here in Herndon and one next door in Reston.

There's quite a lot of them in Northern Virginia at this time of year, so it's tricky to determine which ones you should attend and which ones are close enough to home.

So we've put together a top 10 list of the best fall festivals to attend in Northern Virginia in 2017. Information provided by Virginia.org.

1. Irish Folk Festival (Fairfax)

Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA

Irish music and dance performances on four stages, food & craft vendors, workshops and sessions.

Rain or Shine.

More information at www.cceirishfest.org

2. Clarendon Day (Arlington)

Clarendon Day is one of Arlington’s best loved and most diverse street festivals, with several music stages, a large Kid’s Area, Arts and Crafts vendors, Business and Nonprofit Exhibitors from Clarendon and the region, plenty of great food from local and regional restaurants, craft beers and Virginia wines, and more.

3. NatureFest (Herndon)

NatureFest is co-sponsored by The Friends of Runnymede Park and Herndon Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoy stations which lead you through the park that include hands on activities, educational events, wildlife visitors and crafts.

NATURE STATIONS
Honey Bees Birding Life in the Meadow
Meadow Adventures Macrovertebrates Life in the Stream
Recycling Web of Life
Butterflies Birds

Arts and Crafts Projects and Face Painting

For more information and official rules for these events, please visit www.frpweb.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to volunteer, please contact The Friends of Runnymede at friendsofrp@yahoo.com

Parking availability:
1. Park along Herndon Parkway (space is limited, we encourage carpooling).
2. Bike or walk if you live nearby.
3. Ride the FREE shuttle bus from the satellite parking at our sponsor Northwest Federal Credit Union at 200 Spring Street.

4. Fall Jubilee (Manassas)

Fall Jubilee, in Historic Downtown Manassas is held on the first Saturday in October from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Jubilee will include an assortment of live entertainment for both kids and adults, with over 100 crafters and vendors as well as a wine & beer garden for the adults.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping and check out all of the unique crafters while enjoying live performances and delicious foods

The Fall Jubilee is a community event free to the public and is scheduled rain or shine. In the event of a heavy storm or dangerous weather, the Jubilee will be held on Saturday, October 14. Go to visitmanassas.org to stay updated.

5. Pumpkin Village Fall Fest (Leesburg)

Loudoun County's Best Fall Festival! Enjoy lots of fun fall activities including:

-Hay rides

-Giant hill slides

-Moon bounces

-Pony rides

-Camel rides

-Petting zoo

-Exotic animals like Lemurs, Zebras, African Serval Cats, Giant Aldabra Tortoises & more!

-Pedal carts

-Pumpkin patch

-Live entertainment on weekends

It's the perfect destination for your fall family outing or field trip!

6. ChalkFest (Reston)

This September 16th from 8 am - 4:30 pm, Public Art Reston will present, in partnership with Reston Town Center, the annual ChalkFest at Reston Town Center! All are invited to join this street art festival in transforming Market Street at Reston Town Center with beautiful chalk art. Individuals can participate in three categories: Professional Artists ($20), Amateur Artists ($15), and Families and Kids ($15). Prizes will be awarded in each category as well as an Audience Choice Award! There will also be a free Chalk Workshop led by artist Penny Hauffe from 11 am - 1 pm Saturday, September 9th, this event is open to all.

Register here: https://squareup.com/store/pub...
For more information, please visit our website at www.publicartreston.org

7. Cox Farms Fall Festival (Centreville)7. Cox Farms Fall Festival (Centreville)

Northern Virginia's largest and most famous Fall Festival!

Washington Post Editor's Choice: Cox Farms is "the Big Kahuna of farms with fall festivities in northern Virginia."

We are celebrating more than 40 years of business for Cox Farms - join the fun and new additions!

Five giant slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, farm animals & their babies, CORNundrum© cornfield adventure, Farm Chores, Kiddie Zone, apples & cider, food, entertainment, Tree Tops, Imaginature Trail, Tractor Museum, FOAMHENGE, and over 90 acres of fun! Everyone gets a small patch pumpkin to take home FREE with paid admission. Festival Hours: 10am-6pm (5pm in November). Last admission one hour before closing.

SPECIAL OFFERS available to Cox Farms Members. Register free at CoxFarms.com & Like us on Facebook.com/CoxFarmsva. Perfect for families, school groups and birthday parties.

8. Occoquan Arts and Crafts Festival (Occoquan)

Come for an unforgettable experience where you will find one-of-a-kind, hand crafted items galore! Year after year, the historic Town of Occoquan will close its streets the first full weekend of June and last full weekend of September and host over 300 contemporary and country crafters and artisans from across the U.S. This award-winning semi-annual arts and crafts festival attracts 10,000 visitors for fun, food and shopping. Located just 20 minutes south of Washington DC, but far from the hustle and bustle of a big city, exhibitors and shoppers alike will enjoy our small town oasis nestled along the Occoquan River. The typically quiet streets come to life with beautiful art, live music and great food. To find out more, visit www.occoquanva.gov.

9. Temple Hall Farm Fall Festival & Corn Maize (Leesburg)

Welcome to Loudoun County’s favorite Fall Festival - the BEST and BIGGEST event in Northern Virginia! Want to launch a pumpkin 100 yards through the air? Then we've got the perfect toy for you - Pumpkin Blasters. Meanwhile, see how high you can jump on the massive jumping pillows! These huge air filled bubbles will send you and your family bouncing many feet into the air, producing unlimited fun for everyone. Try your hand at our Paintball Shooting Gallery! Challenge your friends and see who can hit the most targets! It's a blast! The Paintball Shooting Gallery is also open as part of the Nighttime Maize. When you’re finished, don’t forget to head over and catch the next pig race! And don’t forget about the corn maize! It's the biggest and best maize in Northern Virginia! And don’t forget about the Pick your own Pumpkin Patch, hayrides and plenty of great food! So come on out to Loudoun County and enjoy a great day fall day! The Fall Festival is located just outside Leesburg, and see visitors from all over Northern Virignia. See you at the Maize!

10. Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour (Mt. Vernon)

Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River at the Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour!

Visitors learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy live blues music, and meet George and Martha Washington on the Mansion's piazza. Guests experience an evening tour of the Washingtons’ home and are invited to visit the basement where he stored his wine. To accompany the wine tasting, fruit and cheese boxes are available by advance purchase for $29.99.

VIP tables start at $1,100 and include admission for 12 people, three bottles of Mount Vernon house wine, a dessert platter from Alexandria Pastry Shop, a fruit and cheese tray from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, and private waiter service.

We will be holding this great event come rain or shine.

Price Information

Friday, October 7: $40; Saturday, October 8: $48; Sunday, October 9: $36

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