September kicks off festival season in Harford & Cecil County! This Local Fall Guide is full of family-friendly events and activities, categorized by event type and organized by date.
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Featured Event: The Ramble Festival
The Ramble Festival returns October 9–11 to Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, Maryland, for a family-friendly fall weekend filled with live music, outdoor fun, and community. This year’s lineup features Lettuce, Ripe, Kitchen Dwellers, Big Something, Clay Street Unit, and more, with three days of music spanning funk, jam, bluegrass, roots, and beyond. Families can enjoy kids activities, health and wellness programming, camping, local artisans, and plenty of opportunities to explore and make memories together. Kids 12 and under are free, with discounted passes available for ages 13–17. Single Day and Full Weekend passes are available. Visit their website and follow along on their Facebook page for more information and updates.
Facebook event page: The Ramble Festival 2026
Get tickets here.
Festivals
September 5th
• Aberdeen 250 Family Fun and History Day beginning at Festival Park (60 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen)
5K at 8 am, free events from 10 am-9 pm
Facebook event page: Aberdeen 250 Celebrate America
• Sandwich Stock at Vagabond Sandwich Company (111 Thomas Street, Bel Air)
Time: 12-9 pm
It's the 10th annual Sandwich Stock 2026! Free Admission!
Beer. Food. Live Music all Day. Vendors and More!
To Benefit: Band Together of Harford County
Facebook event page: Sandwich Stock 26
• Cornival at Hopkins Farm Brewery (3833 Rider Lane, Havre de Grace)
Food, music, games, and more
Facebook event page: Cornival and Labor Day Weekend 2026
September 11th-13th
Harford Plein Air Festival
Friday September 11: Gallery Reception and Awards Ceremony (Bel Air Armory) | 6:30-9:00 pm; Saturday September 12: Gallery open at Bel Air Armory 9:00 am-3:00 pm (Adult Quick draw 9:00 am-11:00 am) Sunday September 13: Gallery open at Bel Air Armory 10:00 am-3:00
pm (Youth Quick draw 11:30 am-1:30 pm)
September 12th
• Harford County Fall Festival (1824 Mountain Road, Joppa)
Time: 10 am- 1 pm
Free family fun for all ages! Enjoy crafts and activities, PYO pumpkins, family-friendly games, food trucks & treats, local vendors and organizations, activities for children of all ages
Facebook event page: Harford County Fall Festival hosted by Celebree School
• 38th Annual Children's Art Festival at Millard Tydings Memorial Park (908 S Washington Street, Havre de Grace)
Time: 11 am- 2 pm
Activities include face painting, magic show, balloon art, petting zoo, drum circle, games, chalk art and numerous crafts. The first 300 children under 12 will receive a free gift bag.
Free admission
• Sunflower Festival at Jones Family Farm North (3500 Prospect Road, Street)
Time: 12-5 pm
Free tractor rides, food truck, local vendors, photo opps, and more
Facebook event page: Sunflower Festival at JFF North!
September 13th
• Bel Air Festival for the Arts (39 Hickory Avenue, Bel Air)
Time: 9 am- 5 pm
The festival is one of the largest single day events in the Mid-Atlantic region. The festival hosts over 300 exhibitors of fine art, photography, and handmade crafts. Sponsored by the Bel Air Recreation Committee. Free admission
Facebook event page: Bel Air Festival for the Arts
September 18th-19th
St. Margaret School Fall Festival (205 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air)
Food trucks, games and activities, silent auction, and more!
Facebook event page: 45th Annual St. Margaret School Fall Festival
September 19th
• Oktoberfest at Festival Park (60 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen)
Time: 11 am- 6pm
Live music, food trucks, authentic German beer, games & activities for kids, shopping with local vendors
Facebook event page: Oktoberfest
• 6th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest, (701 Concord Street, Havre de Grace)
Live music, cooking demonstrations, steamed crabs, and more
Facebook event page: Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest
September 19th & 20th
• Port Deposit Pirate Takeover at Marina Park (160 S Main St, Port Deposit)
Time: Saturday, 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, 10 am- 4 pm
Join us for the free, 5th annual Port Deposit Pirate Takeover
Get free tickets here.
• 6th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest (701 Concord Street, Havre de Grace)
Live music, cooking demonstrations, steamed crabs, and more
Facebook event page: Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest
September 19th-October 25th
Pumpkinfest at Falling Branch Brewery (825 Highland Road, Street)
Free admission, hay rides, corn maze, live music, vendors, and more
Facebook event page: PumpkinFest 2026
September 25th-27th
Maryland Italian Festival at Ripken Stadium (873 Long Drive, Aberdeen)
A lively, three-day celebration of Italian culture, food, music, and family fun
Free admission for children 12 and under
Facebook event page: Maryland Italian Festival
September 26th
Elkton Fall Fest at Elkton Alliance (101 E. Main Street, Elkton)
Time: 10 am- 5 pm
Live music, vendors, street food, community performances, kids activities, and more!
September 27th
One World Bazaar
Time: 12-4pm
The One World Bazaar is a community celebration designed to honor and highlight the beautiful cultural diversity within our community.
Facebook event page: One World Bazaar
October 2nd-3rd
Healing, Arts & Music Festival at Friendship Park (3520 Woodsale Road, Abingdon)
Live music, wellness workshops, interactive art, local vendors, kids activities, and more
Free admission for children 12 and under
Facebook event page: Healing, Arts & Music Festival
October 3rd
Darlington Apple Festival (1024 5th Avenue, Darlington)
Time: 10 am-5 pm
Facebook event page: Darlington Apple Festival 2026
October 4th
Autumnfest at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum (100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace)
Time: 10 am-5 pm
Explore local vendors, enjoy live music and get into the autumn spirit with Havre de Grace! Free to attend, rain or shine
More information: 2026 Autumnfest
October 9th & 10th
MD State BBQ Bash (2 S Bond Street, Bel Air)
Time: Friday, 4 pm-10 pm
Saturday, 12 pm-10 pm
Free Admission, food, drink, and more available for purchase
More information: MD State BBQ Bash
October 9th-11th
The Ramble Festival, Camp Ramblewood (2592 Shuresville Road, Darlington)
3-day community-centric music festival
Facebook event page: The Ramble Festival 2026
October 10th-11th
Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Aberdeen (219E Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen)
Trunk or treat, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, a movie, snacks, a craft, and raffles
Free admission
Facebook event page: Fall Festival
Fall Harvest Festival at Steppingstone Farm Museum, (461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace)
Pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, craft vendors, demonstrations, food trucks, kids activities, and more
Free admission for children 12 and under
Facebook event page: Fall Harvest Festival
October 17th-18th
Havre de Grace Art Show at Tydings Park (352 Commerce Street, Havre de Grace)
Juried art& craft, entertainment, food, kids activities, trolley rides
Free admission
Facebook event page: 63rd Havre de Grace Art Show
November 7th
Fall Fest at Eden Mill (1617 Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville)
Time: 11 am-3 pm
Live animals, mill tours, food trucks, games, exhibitors, pumpkin chuckin', and more, there is sure to be fun for the whole family!
Facebook event page: Fall Fest 26
November 14th-15th
Fair Hill Arts Festival (4640 Telegraph Road, Elkton)
A juried art show to benefit environmental education at the Fair Hill Nature Center, coffee, food truck, kids attend for free
Facebook event page: Fair Hill Arts Festival
Corn Maze
Beachmont
Brad’s Farm Market
Falling Branch Brewery
Jones Family Farm
Maple Border Farm
Milburn Orchards
Stone View Farm
PYO (Pick Your Own)/U-Pick
Click on individual links for the most up-to-date information, including other fall events and activities from these local farms!
Apples
Pumpkins
Brad’s Farm Market
Jones Family Farm
Stone View Farm
Trunk or Treat Events
Check out our Halloween Festivities Guide for Harford & Cecil County here!
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