MICHIGAN: January/February - March/April - May - June - July - August - September - OCTOBER - November - December Check previous year if event is not yet updated to current year 2023 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2023
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
(See also: 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017)
September 28-October 1, 2023
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Niles, Michigan
September 29-October 1, 2023
Pumpkinfest
South Lyon, Michigan
September 29-October 1, 2023
Halal Ribfest - Detroit, Michigan
October 5-8, 2023 42nd Annual Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival
Caro, Michigan
The Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival is the premier fall festival in the Thumb of Michigan. The festival brings the beauty of Fall to downtown Caro with painted and decorated pumpkins from area schools. October 6-7, 2023 Pumpkinfest - Zeeland, Michigan
This family festival features food, games, contests, scarecrow displays, a parade and entertainment. October 7, 2023 Flushing Harvest Festival - Flushing, Michigan
Our autumn extravaganza showcases all that is fall in Michigan. Main Street is lined with homemade scarecrows created by community members and businesses. Prizes will be awarded to the top three scarecrows. Other activities include, apple pie baking contest, pie eating contest, chalk art contest, beard contest, and chili cook off, along with local entertainment, dance shows, pumpkin painting, arts/crafts, and more! October 7-8, 2023 Huron Township Applefest - New Boston, Michigan
The annual festival will showcase the friendly spirit that exists within our community with a parade, apple pie contest, fiddlers' contest, fun run, car show and entertainment. October 9-13, 2023 - National School Lunch Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association. October 12, 2023 Michigan Apple Crunch
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, Michigan
Join the Michigan Great Apple Crunch to celebrate Michigan farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities October 12-15, 2023 Annual Fennville Goose Festival
Fennville, Michigan
This event celebrates the migratory birds that make the Fennville area a popular fall hunting spot. Flock to the fun with a goose calling competition, rides, arts & crafts and a parade.
October 13-15, 2023 44th Annual Charlevoix Apple Fest
Charlevoix, Michigan
The festival’s focal point is the apple, proven to be the most popular fruit in North America. Northern Michigan’s cool temperatures are said to produce tastier and more colorful fruit than those grown in warmer climates. More than 30 types of apples will be on hand as well as other fall harvest items such as pumpkins, squash, jam, honey, maple syrup, pies and cider. October 14, 2023 Annual Davison Pumpkin Fest - Davison, Michigan
The schedule of events includes Taste of Davison, parade, fish fry, 5K run, music, pumpkin derby & contest and much more! October 14, 2023 27th Annual Pumpkinfest - Montague, Michigan
The Pumpkins Will Roll in Montague This famous Pumpkin Roll down the Dowling Hill will include many pumpkins events....largest pumpkin, pumpkin painting, seed spitting, pumpkin carving, pumpkin toss & pumpkin bowling. This popular event attracts hundreds of pumpkin rollers from all over Michigan, and even a few from surrounding states and beyond, ranging in all ages. October 14, 2023 Garden City Chili Cook-Off, Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show - Garden City, Michigan
Live Music, Hot Chili, Cold Beer, & Free Children Activities! Fun for the whole family! 12 pm - 5 pm October 14-15, 2023 29th Annual Appleumpkin Festival
Tecumseh, Michigan
The Appleumpkin Festival showcases the best of autumn in Southeastern Michigan. Tecumseh's historic downtown provides the perfect backdrop for a fun filled weekend. Build your own scarecrow, arts and crafts, carnival, entertainment and more. October 21, 2023 Michigan Beekeepers' Association Fall Conference
Clare, Michigan
Doherty Hotel. Beekeepers and people interested in learning more about beekeeping, honey bees, and hive products are welcome to attend. October 21-22, 2023 47th Annual Apple Butter Festival
Lansing, Michigan
Fenner Nature Center. Help us stir our century old copper kettle full of bubbling hot apple butter. Watch crafts demonstrations such as quilting, pottery, lace making, wool spinning, and homemade herbal soaps and lotions. Activities for children include candle dipping and cider pressing. October 21-22, 2023 Macomb County HarvestFest
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Community event featuring safe Trick or Treating Stations, many Fun Activities. Hayrides, Inflatable Zone, Movies, Music, Magic, Princesses, Children's Tattoo Artist, Pumpkin Patch, Professional Pumpkin Carvers, Games, Birds of Prey Show, GP Zoology Reptile Show, Food Drive, Food Trucks and more... October 28, 2023 - 14th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Detroit, Michigan
Join the Michigan Brewers Guild at Eastern Market in October for one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings around. Attendees can enjoy some incredible food from Detroit area restaurants (available for purchase) and listen to a talented line-up of local musicians while sipping any of more than 600 craft beers from 75 Michigan breweries.
2021 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2021
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesOctober 2, 2021 Empire Hops & Harvest Festival - Empire, Michigan
The Festival will run from 12 Noon thru 6pm, An entry fee will be charged which will include complimentary glass & drink tickets.
2020 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2020
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesOctober 20-21, 2020 Great Lakes Hospitality Conference & Expo
Novi, Michigan - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
This year, the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) team was excited to reimagine that tradition with the Great Lakes Hospitality Conference & Expo.
2019 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2019
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesOctober 5, 2019 Bite of Beaver Island - Beaver Island, Michigan
Showcasing the delicious culinary talent, foods and drink of Beaver Island, Northern Michigan and the Great Lakes. See what the best professional and amateur chefs on the Island have to offer - sample a wide variety of treats. October 19, 2019
Caledonia FFA Alumni Toy Show
Caledonia, Michigan
At Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info call (616) 437-4039. October 25, 2019
Noto's Fall Charity Wine Fest
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Helps benefit the Grand Rapids ACF, Lori's Voice and other nonprofits. Over 300 international wines, Noto's gourmet cuisine, silent auctions with wine and culinary packages. Live music. General tickets $60/$65 day of event, VIP tickets $100/$110 day of event. VIP opens at 6 pm, general admission at 7 pm. Ends 10 pm.
2018 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2018
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesOctober 13-14 & 20-21, 2018
Punkin' Chunkin'
Grayling, Michigan
Wellington Farm, USA is a 60-acre open-air interpretive museum designed to provide an educational opportunity for visitors to experience life as it was in rural mid-America during The Great Depression. Through a series of displays, a wide variety of exhibits, and beautiful natural settings, the park provides a variety of educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for visitors to Northern Michigan
2017 MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 2017
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesOctober 14, 2017 - 7th Annual Weko Beach Brewers Festival
Bridgman, Michigan
Enjoy award-winning Michigan craft beers that are as spectacular as its harvest sunsets. Live music will enhance the scene as you raise your beer mug and 'toast the coast' under a Big-Top Tent overlooking beautiful Weko Beach in Bridgman. The Weko Beach Brewers Festival is a showcase event to sample (tastes or half glass) over 30 wonderful locally produced craft beers from Southwest Michigan. Wrap this into a day filled with sun and sand, tasty cuisine from local restaurants, live music, a dazzling sunset and you have one fantastic fall festival! | 
