Fall brings to Tennessee some of America’s most spectacular seasonal foliage and some of our state’s most exhilarating events and festivals. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee’s 53 state parks and more than 200 festivals and events provide travelers with fall family fun throughout the state.

Below are a few highlights of what Tennessee has to offer during the autumn season. For complete fall travel details, visit fall.tnvacation.com.

Sept.

18-Oct. 31
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville
A countywide celebration of the harvest season with special events, local craft shows and more. Contact Chambers of Commerce, 888 738-4378, visitsevierville.com; 800 568-4748, gatlinburg.com; 800 251-9100, mypigeonforge.com

Sept.-Oct. 31
AUTUMN ACRES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH – Autumn Acres Farm, Crossville
One of the biggest corn mazes in the southeast. You can spend all day exploring twelve acres of a puzzling brain twister to work your way out of, a petting zoo, and more. CONTACT: Stephanie Woods, info@autumnacres.net, autumnacres.net

Sept.-Oct. 31
OLD-FASHIONED WAGON RIDES – Gatlinburg
As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled wagon ride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Contact 800 568-4748, gatlinburg.com

Sept.-Oct. 24 (call for schedule)
PASSION PLAY IN THE SMOKIES – Passion Play Amphitheater, Townsend
A powerful dramatization of music, pageantry and Hebrew dance to proclaim the life of Jesus Christ. Contact: Mark Pedro, 865 640-8904, passionplayinthesmokies.org

Sept. 18-Oct. 31
ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED MAIZE – Chattanooga
Enjoy ten acres of fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield. Includes Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, Forest of Fear in 3D, tractor pulled hayrides, children’s courtyard playground, and millet maze. Contact Rock City, 800 854-0675, enchantedmaze.com

Sept. 18-Oct. 31
STICKLEY FARM CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH
The Stickley Farm Annual Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is located in Sullivan County, just a mile off of Hwy. 394 on Beaver Creek Road. The maze consists of three mazes cut into the overall design with a total of 5.4 miles of trail. This year’s design highlights Bristol's role as the birthplace of country music. The maze will be open to the public in the evening Wednesday through Friday, all day on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Contact TheStickleyFarm.com

Sept. 26-27
TENNESSEE’S LARGEST PETTING FARM HARVESTS A NEW VARIETY OF FARM FRESH FUN- Eagleville –
Discover farm fresh fun at Lucky Ladd Farms – home of Tennessee’s largest petting farm. Starting Sept. 26th through Nov. 1, the farm will be open Friday nights and every weekend where children and adults alike can take part in a variety of wholesome activities from meandering through the “Amazing Maize-Free Maze” to a picking a pumpkin in the Pumpkin Patch. Contact luckyladdfarms.com or call 615 274-3786

Sept. 25-26
MEMPHIS DULCIMER GATHERING & FOLK FESTIVAL – Second Baptist Church, Memphis – Workshops on mountain and hammered dulcimer, guitar, bones,demonstrations, jam sessions, and finale concert. Contact: Lee Cagle, 901 877-7763, lee@leecagledulcimers.com, leecagledulcimers.com

Sept. 26-27
28th ANNUAL MT. JULIET POW WOW – Mt. Juliet
Feel your heart pound to the beat of Indian drums, as you experience the beauty and passion of an American Indian Pow Wow. Native Americans from across the country participate in the dance and drum competition Features crafts, food, dances and more. Contact Cindy Yahola, 615 443-1537, mtjulietpowwow.com

Oct. 1-3
150 MILE ROLLERCOASTER FAIR YARD SALE – Byrdstown
From Mammoth Cave, Ky., south through Tennessee around Dale Hollow Lake and back to Glasgow, Ky. Over 150 mile yard sale with antiques, crafts, Southern food, produce, music, and more! Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 888 406-4707, byrdstown@tnaccess.com, rollercoasterfair.com

Oct. 1-4
PINK PALACE CRAFTS FAIR – Audubon Park, Memphis
See craftsmen at work, visit the petting zoo, and take home a unique, hand-crafted piece of art. Food, music, fun. Contact 901 320-6408, artsandcraftsfestival.org

Oct. 2-3
UNICOI COUNTY APPLE FESTIVAL – Erwin
A celebration of the unique heritage, foods, crafts and culture of the Southern Appalachian region, features 350 craft and food vendors, two stages of entertainment, children’s area, and more. Contact Chamber of Commerce, 423 743-3000, unicoicounty.org

Oct. 2-4
ALLARDT GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL & WEIGH OFF – Bruno Gernt Park, Allardt
Features crafts, live entertainment, parade, antique car and tractor show, and the weigh-off of giant pumpkins for world record consideration. Contact Fentress County Chamber of Commerce, 800 327-3945, allardtpumpkinfestival.com

Oct. 2-4
NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL – Jonesborough
Known as the oldest and most prestigious storytelling festival in the world, this three-day event presents over 25 nationally-known storytellers from its stages. Contact International Storytelling Center, 800 952-8392, customerservice@storytellingcenter.net, storytellingcenter.net

Oct. 1-31 (closed Sunday)
DUTCHTOWN FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH – Hohenwald
Features hayrides, fainting goats, and activities for the entire family with a giant sandbox, children’s games and more. Contact 931 796-4071, info@dutchtownfarms.com, dutchtownfarms.com

Oct. 2-31
DOLLYWOOD’S NATIONAL GOSPEL & HARVEST CELEBRATION – Pigeon Forge
The Smoky Mountain’s biggest gospel music event featuring more than 250 southern gospel concerts by the genre’s biggest stars. Includes visiting crafters and specialty food. Contact Dollywood, 800-DOLLYWOOD, dollywood.com

Oct. 3
FALL MILE-LONG YARD SALE & EXCURSION TRAIN RIDE – Tennessee Central Railway Museum, Nashville
Departs from Nashville. Join the city of Watertown as they host the annual yard sale and excursion train ride. Ride the train to Watertown’s huge yard sale. Contact Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 615 244-9001, www.tcry.org

Oct. 7
MERIWETHER LEWIS MEMORIAL – Meriwether Lewis Monument, Hohenwald
Meriwether Lewis is best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This memorial event is in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of his death. Contact Chamber of Commerce, 931 796-4084, director@hohenwaldlewischamber.com, hohenwaldlewischamber.com

Oct. 8-11
30th ANNUAL TENNESSEE FALL HOMECOMING – Museum of Appalachia, Norris
Fall Homecoming is one of the nation’s largest and most authentic music, craft, and folk festivals. More than 400 musicians perform on five stages. Features storytelling, old time crafts, pioneer activities, country cooking, and more. Contact Museum of Appalachia, 865 494-7680, museum@museumofappalachia.org, museumofappalachia.org

Oct. 9-Nov. 29
PUMPKIN HARVEST DISPLAY – West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, Jackson
More than 5,000 pumpkins comprised of 70 different varieties are converted to art in this spectacular fall display. Contact Ginger Trice, 731 425-4768, http://westtennessee.tennessee.edu
Oct. 15-18 and 22-25
BOO! AT THE ZOO – Knoxville Zoo, Knoxville
Ghosts and goblins are invited to the 23rd annual BOO! at the Zoo. The event features BOO! Trail for trick-or-treating, the Monster Mash tent, costumed characters, games, rides on the haunted carousel (it goes backwards!) and more. Contact Tina Rolan, 865 637-5331 ext. 377, trolan@knoxville-zoo.org, knoxville-zoo.org

Oct. 17
11th ANNUAL FALL FOLKLORE JAMBOREE – West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Milan
More than 120 traditional folk artists, musicians and exhibitor demonstrate crafts such as soap making, blacksmithing, weaving and quilting. Contact 731 686-7362, http://milan.tennessee.edu

Oct. 17
AUSSIE FALL FEST CHILLIN’ & GRILLIN’ – Greeneville
This cook-off event features a chili cook-off, and a barbecue and wings cook-off. The event also offers crafts, antique cars, a Kids’ Zone, karaoke competition, Miss Fall Fest Pageant, food, and more. Contact 423 638-4111, visitgreenevilletn.com

Oct. 23-24
JACK DANIEL’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL BARBECUE – Wiseman Park, Lynchburg
The good people of Lynchburg have joined the folks at Jack Daniel Distillery to host the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue – what many have called the most prestigious barbecue competition in the world. Contact Debbie Christian, 931 759-6332, jackdaniels.com

Oct. 24
FALL COLORS WEEKEND – Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville
Fall Creek Falls waterfall is 256 feet, the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. Join us on bicycle tours, guided hikes that focus on the autumn splendor of Fall Creek Falls. Contact Betty Dunn Nature Center, 423 881-5708, tnstateparks.com/FallCreekFalls
Oct. 24-25
RAMSEY HOUSE 45TH ANNUAL COUNTRY MARKET FALL FESTIVAL – Knoxville
Ramsey House is celebrating its 45th annual Country Market Fall Festival. This event features regional antiques, crafts, artwork, as well as demonstrations including spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, chair caning, basketry, and more. Contact ramseyhouse.org or call 865 546-0745.