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SubscribeFall might be the best season to explore Morris County. The summer carnivals wind down, the air turns crisp, and our towns fill their greens, parks, and Main Streets with craft shows, Oktoberfests, food festivals, and harvest fun. We pulled together the fall festivals and fairs worth your weekend in one place, organized by month, so you can plan the whole season without missing a thing. Bookmark this page, because we keep it updated as new events are confirmed.
September Festivals and Fairs in Morris County
Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair (September 7). Kick off the season along the Newark Pompton Turnpike with vendors, food, and rides at Riverdale’s annual Labor Day street fair.
Fall Chester Craft Show (September 12 and 13). One of the biggest juried craft shows in the region fills Historic Chester’s Main Street with 175 makers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Get the full rundown in our guide to the 53rd Annual Fall Chester Craft Show.
Boonton Brewfest (September 19). Craft beer and live music take over Canal Side Park in downtown Boonton. Details are in our Boonton Brewfest 2026 preview.
Kinnelon KFEST (September 26). Kinnelon’s community festival returns to Borough Hall with food, music, and family fun. Read more in our KFEST preview.
Chester Lions Oktoberfest and Antique Car Show (September 26 and 27). German food, beer, and classic cars fill Chubb Park in Chester. Everything you need is in our Chester Lions Oktoberfest guide. Want a second Oktoberfest? Germania Park in Dover holds its own celebration in late September at 56 Conger Street, with German food, music, and a stein-holding contest. See our Germania Park Oktoberfest guide for the confirmed dates.
Hanover Township Food, Wine and Brew Festival (September 26). Sample local food, wine, and craft beer at Bee Meadow Park. More in our Hanover Township Food, Wine and Brew Festival preview.
Morristown Festival on the Green (September 27). Northern New Jersey’s premier fall festival returns to historic downtown Morristown from noon to 5 p.m. with more than 170 exhibitors and five entertainment areas. See our full Festival on the Green guide.
October Festivals and Fairs in Morris County
Bottle Hill Day (October 3). Madison throws its biggest party of the year for the 51st time, with hundreds of vendors, multiple music stages, and amusements across downtown. Plan your visit with our Bottle Hill Day guide.
Morristown Festival of Books (October). Two days of authors, talks, and a free KidFest come to Morristown. Get the lineup in our Morristown Festival of Books 2026 preview.
FoodeesFest (October 23 to 25). More than 40 food vendors take over Rockaway Townsquare for a full weekend of eating. Details are in our FoodeesFest guide.
Fall Market at Horseshoe Lake Park (October 24). Roxbury’s fall market brings crafters, food, and seasonal shopping to Horseshoe Lake Park. More in our Fall Market at Horseshoe Lake preview.
Fall Farm Fun: Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Mazes
Fall is peak season on Morris County’s farms. Alstede Farms in Chester runs pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, and a corn maze all season, plus Harvest Moon Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings from late September into early November, with flashlight corn mazes, campfires, live entertainment, and fresh-pressed apple cider. Wightman Farms in Morristown offers pick-your-own apples, a corn maze, and a farm market into late November. For more, see our guides to pumpkin picking and corn mazes and the best apple cider donuts in Morris County.
Halloween in Morris County
As October rolls on, the county leans all the way into Halloween. Plan your spooky season with our guides to Halloween in Morris County and the best haunted houses and Halloween attractions.
Plan the Rest of Your Fall
Chasing peak color too? Pair a festival weekend with our guide to where to see fall foliage in Morris County. And if you are just catching up, here is what you missed at this year’s summer festivals. Follow Shop Morris County for weekly updates on everything happening across all 39 towns.
