Other Festivals of Note: Elk Fest Estes Park, Colorado October 1-2. Celebrates the annual elk-breeding season (or “rut”) with music, Native American storytelling and bugling contests.
For more information: www.visitestespark.com 800-443-7837
Harvest Festival Rancho de las Golondrinas Santa Fe, New Mexico October 6-7.
Costumed interpreters bring this early 1700’s rancho-turned-living-history-museum to life. Visitors help “villagers” bring in the crops.
For more information: www.golondrinas.org 505-471-2261
Leavenworth Oktoberfest Leavenworth, Washington
Spread out over three weekends in September/ October, this event takes over the quaint Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth, offering a host of activities, lots of authentic German food and traditional Bavarian music.
For more information: www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com 509-264-1852
International Rice Festival Crowley, Louisiana
October 20-23. One of Louisiana’s oldest and largest agricultural festivals, the Rice Fest is a lively celebration of Cajun food and non-stop music, including Cajun, blues, country and soul.
For more information: www.ricefestival.com 337-783-3067
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