Community harvest festivals celebrate autumn in US and UK

Various community festivals are celebrating the autumn harvest through seasonal events and agricultural showcases.

In Lone Tree, the Schweiger Ranch Fall Festival is scheduled for October 4, 2026. The free event features a pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides, a petting zoo, live music, and food trucks.

The Bere Ferrers apple festival in the United Kingdom will take place on October 3. The event includes traditional entertainment such as shanty singing and Morris dancing, alongside apple pressing, an apple pie competition, and expert advice on fruit growing.

In Landrum, the Landrum Farmers Market recently held an Apple Festival. Local vendors, including TK Farms and Golden Horse Farm, showcased seasonal products such as apple butter, fritters, and various baked goods, highlighting the region's successful harvest despite early frost concerns.