Make Fall Memories
Whether you’re in the area for a day or a weekend there’s plenty of fall fun for everyone to enjoy in Franklin County! Take a hayride. Pick a pumpkin or try pumpkin chuckin’ at one of Franklin County’s festivals. Stroll your way through picturesque sunflower fields and try not to get lost in one of local corn mazes. Wander your way through local forests or take a scenic drive to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage.Â
Bite into a crisp, juicy apple from one of the county’s apple orchards. Get inspired by the abundance of fresh local produce and get baking! Or, stop by a local farm store and taste the handiwork of a Franklin County baker. There is nothing like a homemade apple pie, fresh applesauce, or a warm apple dumpling.
Take An Autumn Drive
As Route 30, the historic Lincoln Highway, leaves Chambersburg, it takes on a more rolling, hilly terrain. It becomes more rural and passes orchards, historic Fort Loudoun, and gives a great view of Mount Parnell. The mountains are dabbled in yellow, orange, and red and pop against the bright blue sky. It is autumn in Franklin County.
After passing through the village of Fort Loudon, pick up Route 75. It is a breathtaking drive through Path Valley to Spring Run. Many of the farmers in the area are Amish. Fall is the harvest season, and many of the Amish families are at work in the fields.
From the square of Chambersburg, this is a 35-mile drive in one direction. Retrace the route to return or pick up the turnpike at Willow Hill.
STONER’S DAIRY FARM
& CORN MAZE
7678 OELLIG ROAD | MERCERSBURG, PA
Fun awaits you at Stoner’s Dairy Farm & Corn Maze. Wander 5 acres of a themed maze, visit the petting zoo and play area, or take in the beautiful, spacious skies on a hayride. Enjoy a mini maze, petting zoo, pedal cart track, pumpkin contest, farm tours by wagon, magic show, and giant inflatables. Come enjoy a beautiful autumn day in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and you’ll find Stoner’s Dairy Farm a memorable experience.
Visit website for most current information.
stonersdairyfarm.com
717.328.3617
COUNTRY CREEK CORN MAZE
& PUMPKIN PATCH
3794 ETTER RD | CHAMBERSBURG, PA
Spend about 45 minutes in Franklin County’s largest Corn Maze with over 4 miles of paths! If you need help, our mailboxes scattered throughout the maze will guide you in the right direction. If you aren’t up for the entire maze, don’t worry. An exit is set up half way. There is lots to do, including jump pads, zip lines, mountain slides, rat racers, petting zoo, corn hole and more.
Please visit website for more information.
countrycreekproducefarm.com
717.729.5343
MAPLE LANE FARM & CORN MAZE
150 CROSSROAD SCHOOL RD. | NEWVILLE, PA
Come explore Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze. Maple Lane also hosts flashlight nights, has a pumpkin patch and more fun!
Maple Lane Farm is open Saturdays from 1 pm – 7 pm and Sundays from 1pm – 6pm. Admission is $9.00 and Children 5 and under are FREE!
For details visit:
maplelnfarm.com
Contact: 717-462-2669 / jmiller260pm@gmail.com
TRAESURE APPLE RANCH
8384 ANTHONY HIGHWAY | WAYNESBORO
At Traesure, it is all about Family, Fruit & Faith. Open Tuesday through Saturday, come and enjoy the corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and more! Visit the Cider Shack and try our Cider Slushie Float! Entrance admission to Traesure Apple Ranch is free.
Projected Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 4-8 PM
47th Annual Mercerburg Townfest - September 26, 2026
September 26th, 2026 celebrate small-town Main Street America! Held rain or shine, enjoy a day of fun, shopping, entertainment and community spirit. Over 80 vendors, including artisans, crafters, jewelers, food vendors, and local businesses. Live entertainment, amazing food and kids zone.
Townfest is 9 AM to 3 PM.
36th Annual Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest - September 26,2026
The 36th annual event will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Dairy Farm of Randell & Helen Martin (115 Clearfield Road, Shippensburg, PA). Hosted by the Franklin County Farm Bureau and the Martin family, this free, family-friendly event offers the chance to explore the working farm, learn about agriculture, milk a cow by hand, and enjoy farm wagon tours.
Renfrew Museum & Park Oktoberfest - September 26,2026
This seasonal favorite is held at Renfrew’s beautiful historic farmstead. Enjoy fantastic views in a unique period setting. Join us as we honor the German roots of the Royer Family that worked the Renfrew Homestead. It’s fun for everyone with a one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration of history and the harvest! Your admission includes entry into the festival featuring live traditional music, full tours of the 1812 Royer House, historic trade demonstrations, silent auction, family fun area, farmstead activities, access to vendors, and so much more!Â
For more information & advanced tickets click here
Waynesboro Market Day - October 3,2026
Crisp fall weather brings Mainstreet Waynesboro’s annual Market Day, always on the first Saturday in October. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event features all-day entertainment, including live music, dancing demonstrations, sidewalk sales, children’s activities and dozens of craft, specialty and food vendors. Entries in the annual Scarecrow Contest are displayed along Main Street lamp posts.
Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival 2026 - October 17, 2026
The sixth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 from noon to 4 p.m.
Location is Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA.
A fundraiser for Buttonwood, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages, including a ‘kid zone’ with yard games, a photo stand and more. There will also be a pie walk, pumpkin patch, a decorated pumpkin contest!Â
Details are still being confirmed but last year’s festival included Pony rides for kids from Serendipity Horse Meadows Farm provide a fun, memorable experience during the festival. In addition, craft vendors offer a variety of wares.
Click here for more information.Â
AppleFest in downtown Chambersburg is October 17, 2026
The Main Street and part of Lincoln Way in downtown Chambersburg holds more than 100 crafters and artisans and the square is filled with food vendors. Enjoy live music on Courthouse Plaza and shop the boutique of downtown Chambersburg. Grab a candy apple and home-baked goodies plus coffee or a milkshake. Don’t miss this Apple-licious day, 9AM to 4 PM!
1775 Harvest on the Homestead at Conococheague Institute – October 10, 2026Â
Join Conococheague Institute, on Bain Road in Mercersburg, to celebrate the harvest season with activities like traditional grape stomping (pipeage) and apple pressing for cider, along with demonstrations of hearth cooking and beer brewing by Oakgrove Farm. Festivities begin at 12PM and conclude about 8 PM. Attendees can also experience 18th-century games, listen to a special presentation on Alqonkian traditions by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, and conclude the day around a bonfire.
Horror at the Haunted Jail - October 23 - 30, 2026
Looking for some spooky fun? Stop by Horror at the Haunted Jail in Chambersburg.
Admission is $10 per person, credit cards are accepted.Â
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This is just a sampling of all the fall fun in store! Be sure to check back for more autumn-themed events
Enjoy the Bounty of the Harvest in Franklin County
The harvest season is one of the best times to take home the freshness of Franklin County. Check out our orchards, farm stores, and farm markets here.Â
Another great resource for discovering the freshness of Franklin County is our Franklin Fresh Food & Dining Guide. Take a look here.
Fall Pour Trail Weekend
Fall is one of the best times to explore Franklin County PA, and taking a trip along the Franklin County Pour Trail is a perfect way to enjoy the blue skies and vibrant foliage. Meander across the county from Chambersburg to Waynesboro, Greencastle, and Mercersburg and enjoy breweries, wineries, and distilleries. In the eastern part of the county are the wineries of South Mountain. After a day of exploring historic communities and pleasant Main Streets of boutique shops, bakeries, and bistros–indulge yourself and enjoy one of the counties bed and breakfasts, inns, and comfy accomodations. Make it a Pour Trail Weekend. Learn more about the Pour Trail here.
Underground Railroad
