Let’s welcome this list of upcoming fall festivals in Delaware near Rehoboth and Lewes. This is a time of year when the state comes alive with various events and traditions to celebrate the autumn season. You are guaranteed a taste of history, culture, and outright fun. Pack your bags with plenty of flannel and denim, prepare yourself for a festive stay at Mansion Farm Inn, and tap into your pumpkin spice, everything nice, self!
Apple-Scrapple Festival
Oct. 13-14 | 4pm – 10pm (Fri), 9am – 9pm (Sat) | Bridgeville, DE
One of the best parts about fall is the food, which symbolizes the season well. At the Apple-Scrapple Festival, expand your pallet with food stands selling oysters, BBQ, hamburgers, ice cream, festive desserts, and, of course, apple-inspired dishes. This community-wide event will provide plenty of entertainment and will be buzzing with high spirits and merriment, so be sure to stop by!
Broad Creek Bike and Brew
Sept 16 | 7am – 12am | Laurel, DE
Biking, breweries, and BBQ, what more could you ask for? At the Broad Creek Bike and Brew Fest, take the scenic route to meander around town, making pit stops at Trap Pond State Park, The Cook House, and Bethel Museum. Choose a 15-mile or 50-mile ride, knowing all routes lead you back to Janosik Park for live music and brews under a canopy of color.
Schellville Fall Harvest Fest
Oct 4, 7, 21 | 3pm – 8pm | Rehoboth, DE
Tap into your fall fever with another event promising fall foods, live music, and local brewery faves at the first-ever Schellville Fall Harvest Fest. Pick out the perfect gourd, paint a masterpiece, stop by the food trucks, and walk around the fest with a beer. It is another event that colorfully welcomes the new season, bringing the local community and its visitors together to celebrate.
Delaware Renaissance Faire 2023
Oct 28 – 29 | 11am – 6pm | Townsend, DE
To round out the lineup of fall festivals is the Delaware Renaissance Faire. Embrace a pre-Halloween dress-up day with your chance to take on a new form in your Renaissance best. There are many activities to choose from, with a dagger toss, axe-throwing, and witnessing knights fight in combat in the lineup. Taste the delicacies of the fair, pursue the artisan marketplace, and become a part of the magic and comedy this event brings to Delaware every year.
As the leaves change and the air grows crisper, fall festivals in Delaware provide a delightful blend of cultural richness and seasonal charm. From the vibrant fall festivals that bring communities together to the delectable flavors of autumn-inspired foods that satisfy the senses, this time of year celebrates tradition and community. We welcome you to join the Mansion Farm Inn community during your stay and can’t wait to wish you a season full of cherished memories.
