With crisp leaves on the ground and dancing in the wind, the smell of fresh cider donuts, the soft touch of cozy sweaters, and the freshness of a cool morning breeze, fall in the Finger Lakes is captivating. 

Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a romantic getaway, or making memories with family and friends, Ontario County offers fall events that will help you embrace the season to the fullest. Come and join us for these unforgettable autumn events!

 

Naples Grape Festival
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Mark your calendar for September 27-28, 2025, and get ready to celebrate the annual Naples Grape Festival (154 N Main St., Naples, NY). With artisan craft vendors, delicious festival foods, live music, wine tastings, family-friendly activities, and, of course, the star of the season—grape pies—this beloved event takes place in the charming town of Naples, proudly known as the Grape Pie Capital of the World, in recognition of grape harvest season. 

 

Bristol Mountain Fall Festival
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Head to Bristol Mountain (5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, NY) to celebrate peak fall foliage with their Fall Festival in October 11-12, 2025! Enjoy live entertainment, family fun, and vibrant views from the Fall Sky Ride. The ride offers you great views of Bristol Hills as the leaves change color and the valley settles into autumn. Make sure to secure your spot to enjoy the festival before Bristol Mountain gears up for the winter skiing season.

 

HalloweenFest at Lincoln Hill Farms
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Visit Lincoln Hill Farms (3792 NY-247, Canandaigua) every weekend in October 2025 to enjoy HalloweenFest. If Halloween is your favorite part of fall, this event is a must-do. Featuring music, food, and different Halloween-themed attractions—such as games and a haunted hayride zombie hunt—there is a little something for everyone at HalloweenFest on Lincoln Hill Farms.

 

Family Fun at Wickham's Pick'n Patch
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Wickham's Pick'n Patch (2205 NY-5, Stanley, NY) is the place to be for a traditional family fall outing. Open daily mid-September through October, 2025, you can get your fill of all things fall at the Pick'n Patch. Pumpkins, corn maze, train rides, a funhouse, hayrides, barnyard animals, and more!

Make it a Fall Getaway

Visiting Ontario County for any of these fall festivals is the perfect excuse to book a hotel and turn your trip into a cozy weekend getaway. Whether you want to pair your visit with Finger Lakes wine tastings, a lakeside stroll, or a sampling of local fall flavors, the towns across the county offer a wide range of experiences to make your autumn escape truly unforgettable.

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