Harvest Festivals & Seasonal Events

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The arrival of fall means it’s time to get out and enjoy the season’s festivities. Halton Hills offers a wide range of fall activities that are perfect for the entire family including: pumpkin patches hayrides, corn mazes, apple picking, festive events and more! In Halton Hills, we have some amazing upcoming fall events that you do not want to miss out on.

Georgetown Fall Fair

Date: Friday, September 6th – Sunday, September 8th

The Georgetown Fall Fair has fun for the whole family. Head to the midway to play some classic fair games, enjoy some yummy eats, grab a drink in the beer tent and check out some of the amazing cars at the car show. You’ll also be able to listen to some amazing live music all weekend long and don’t forget to see all the cute animals that will be there!

A ferris wheel and some other fair rides all lit up at night A bunch of cars participating in a car derby. A bunch of them are all smashed into each other and a couple of cars are smoking from their hoods Two a mother and daughter sitting in a ride together as it spins around in the air

Head for the Hills

Date: September 14th

Voted the #1 Beverage Festival in Ontario, Head for the Hills is a day of craft beverage sampling, gourmet food, and live music. The four service clubs of Georgetown united to launch Head for the Hills in 2015. It is entirely volunteer-run and benefits charities locally. The charities they support include Food4Kids North Halton, Cancer Assistance Halton Hills, Townsend Smith Foundation and Community Alliance Reaching Everyone (C.A.R.E).

Head for the Hills has raised over $500,000 and that money has been put right back into the community. Come out to Head for the Hills and support a great cause while sampling a bunch of unique brewers, cideries and craft beverages.

Two ladies smiling and holding steins of beer in their hands A band performing on a stage Two women standing in front of a good truck eating loaded french fries

Acton Fall Fair

Date: September 20th – 22nd

The Acton Fall Fair is in late September and offers unique agricultural experiences for all. This annual community events features truck & tractor pulls, horse shows, games and midway rides, homecraft competitions and tons of local vendors. You’ll also be able to listen to live music and see some great local bands perform while you’re there. Come out and see why the Acton Fall Fair is named “The Best Little Fair in Ontario”!

An image of the giant swing ride at the Acton Fall Fair. There is a little girl sitting in one of the swings An aerial image of the Acton Fall Fair at night. You can see lots of the rides including the merry go round and spinning strawberries along with the midway games where people can win prizes The ferris wheel at Acton Fall Fair

Farmers Markets

Date: Until Thanksgiving Weekend

The Georgetown Farmers Market (every Saturday) and the Acton Outdoor Market (every Thursday) are on until Thanksgiving weekend. Stop by the markets and pick up some fresh falls produce to make yummy soups or bake some delicious fall goodies. Each market brings unique vendors, artisans and musicians to the community so head out to both markets this fall and experience what they have to offer.

A table of fresh potatoes, peppers and carrots in buckets with a sign that says fresh local produce A table of fresh peaches and plums at a farmers market A table of different beets, lettuce and other greens at the farmers market

Masquerade on Main

Date: October 26th

Are you looking for something to do just in time for the Halloween season? Look no further than Masquerade on Main. Children are entertained by street entertainers, while visiting each downtown business to trick-or-treat. Head to downtown Georgetown to participate in this free annual Halloween event!

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Spooks & Spells Vendor Market

Date: October 26th & 27th

Are you a person who loves attending local markets? Andrew’s Farm Market & Winery is hosting a Halloween themed vendor market in late October. All of Andrew’s classics: pick-your-own, play areas, haunted forest, petting zoo and wagon rides through the scenic acres, along with tons of local vendors, food trucks and live music! It will be a great way to kick off Halloween weekend with the family!

An image of a young woman standing in the middle of a pumpkin patch. She is holding a big orange pumpkin in her hands An image of a man and a woman standing behind a table picking out pumpkins & squashes. Two girls sitting on a large hey bale that is in front of a sunflower field. In front of them is another girl taking their picture

There is lots to do in the Hills this fall. Make sure to check out our events calendar to check out other events happening in the hills. Share your pictures with us using the hashtag #happeninginthehills.

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