Celebrate Autumn With Fall Festivals
In addition to sweater weather, football games, and apple picking, fall festivals in Michigan are one of the most delightful fall activities we have to look forward to.
Look carefully, and you’ll find unique harvest festival celebrations popping up everywhere.
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Best Fall Festivals in West Michigan
Here’s some of west Michigan’s best fall festivals.
Psst! If you’re in the mood for a road trip, we’ve also rounded up the best fall festivals in Michigan.
1 – Michigan Apple Fest in Sparta
September 18 – 19, 2026
194 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345
Michigan Apple Fest features all kinds of apple-themed fun!
Apple peeling contest, apple slingshot contest, hard apple cider cocktails, chain saw carver, beer garden, cornhole tournament – to name just a few!
This family-oriented event celebrates the harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on “the Ridge” near Sparta, Michigan, the heart of Apple country. details
2 – Oktoberfest Grand Rapids
September 25 – 26, 2026
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Oktoberfest Grand Rapids is an annual event featuring real German bier, German bands, all kinds of games, and root beer for kids. details
This year, ArtPrize is from September 12 – October 3, 2026
While not a fall-themed festival, ArtPrize is a huge art festival that you won’t want to miss.
3 – Rockford’s Annual Harvest Fest
September 25 – 26, 2026
Downtown Rockford, MI 49341
Visit the Annual Harvest Fest in Rockford for fall family activities including a classic car show, hay rides, chili cook-off, entertainment, Make-It N’ Take-It Scarecrows, food and craft vendors, and more. details
4 – Zeeland Pumpkinfest
October 1 – 3, 2026
Downtown Zeeland, MI 49464
This 2-day festival is has been celebrating fall for over 30 years.
Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest pulls out all the fall stops with food, music, kids activities, corn hole tournament, tractor pull, a parade, and more. details
5 – Holland Fall Fest
October 2 – 3, 2026
Downtown Holland, MI 49464
Family-friendly fall fun awaits at Holland’s Fall Fest.
8th Street is filled with street performers, the Holland Farmer’s Market and tons of fall themed games and activities.
Plus it’s the only fall festival in Michigan where you see the nation’s best professional carvers craving the biggest pumpkins you’ve ever seen.
6 – Urban Hay Day
October 10, 2026
Downtown Hudsonville, MI 49426
Head to downtown Hudsonville for a day full of cider, donuts, hayrides, pony rides and more.
Don’t miss the pumpkin drops on Harvey Street. details
Fall Festivals in Michigan – West Michigan Edition
West Michigan travelers have lots of great celebrations to choose from every fall. Here are our faves.
More West Michigan Fall Fun
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