Fall Foliage Season & Festivals
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Distance
Surrounding area miles away
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Price Range
Free-$
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Family Friendly
Yes
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Category
seasonal
About
The Monadnock region offers spectacular fall foliage typically peaking in early to mid-October. Combine scenic drives with local harvest festivals for the full New England autumn experience.
Fall in the Monadnock region is absolutely spectacular.
Peak Foliage
- Typically early to mid-October
- Higher elevations color first
- Check NH foliage tracker online
Fall Festivals
Milford Pumpkin Festival (Milford)
- Thousands of carved pumpkins
- Live entertainment
- Food vendors and crafts
Hillsborough Balloon Fest (Hillsborough)
- Hot air balloon launches
- Fair atmosphere
- Usually late July/early August
Local Fairs
- Various county fairs September-October
- Agricultural exhibits, rides, food
Best Foliage Drives
- Route 101 to Peterborough
- Dublin Lake area
- Monadnock summit (if you hike!)
- Pack Monadnock auto road
Tip: Weekdays are less crowded for foliage drives.
Contact & Hours
Address
Monadnock Region, NH
Tags
fall-foliage festivals scenic-drives autumn