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Fall Festivals Near Glens Falls: Adirondack Balloon Fest & More

From an epic hot air balloon festival to Halloween festivities at an amusement park, we've rounded up the best fall festivals in and near Glens Falls so you can make the most of this wonderful season.

Adirondack Balloon Festival

September 18 - 21, 2025

Come celebrate fall in the North Country at the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival! Watch as dozens of hot air balloons take off all at once, filling the sky with brilliant bursts of color. You'll find a full schedule of balloon launches along with special events and activities.

Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival

Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

Take a trip to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival, featuring over 100 vendors, demonstrations, crafts, animals, and food. Learn about sheep shearing, see a fiber art show, and more wool-related fun!

Sasquatch Calling Festival

September 27, 2025

Whitehall is famous for its numerous Bigfoot sightings, and you can enjoy everything Bigfoot at the Sasquatch Calling Festival. Watch a Sasquatch Calling Contest, enjoy live music, check out Bigfoot vendors, hear from researchers, and more.

Fright Fest at The Great Escape

Typically Weekends in Fall - Stay tuned for more info!

Prepare for thrills, chills, and fun at The Great Escape's popular Fright Fest. The month-long celebration involves kid-friendly Halloween activities during the day and frightful fun for the adults at night. You can expect walk-through attractions, scary shows, and rides that become even more terrifying once dark falls.

Warrensburg Garage Sale

October 3 - 5, 2025

Want to find a bargain or a hidden gem? Head to Warrensburg for the World's Largest Garage Sale. It's a garage sale lover's dream as hundreds of vendors from all over the country will be present. There are also plenty of food vendors!

Apple VS Pumpkin Throwdown

Stay tuned for 2025 date!

Happening at The Shirt Factory, you can expect delicious apple and pumpkin treats along with a plethora of other food vendors, craft vendors, plenty of kids activities, and more at the Apple VS Pumpkin Throwdown.

Boo 2 You

Stay tuned for 2025 date!

Glen Street in Glens Falls closes for the community-wide Halloween block party and costume parade - Boo 2 You! Guests enjoy trick-or-treating, spooky dance shows, a costume parade, a bounce house, and more family-friendly fun.

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