New Jersey Has One of the Nation’s Best Fall Festivals
When fall rolls around, the weather gets cooler, and many people are eager to break out their flannel shirts and sweaters. It’s prime season for fall activities like picking apples, carving pumpkins, sipping cider, and going for hayrides. Fall is also a great time to join in on fall festival fun.
USA Today’s 10Best has compiled a list of the ten best fall festivals across the United States. They had a group of experts put forward the nominees. Then, their editors narrowed it down to the final ones. From there, readers got to have their say and vote on the ultimate winners.
You’ll find fall festivals from various locations on their list, including Woodstock in Virginia, San Antonio in Texas, Cortland in New York, and even a New Jersey fall festival that made it into their top ten.
Which New Jersey fall festival ranked in the top 5?
Despite being a popular summer destination, it has one of the best fall festivals. The Ocean City Fall Block Party secured the fifth position in the rankings with a special mention for its evening fireworks and daytime attractions. This includes live entertainment and a diverse range of vendors, with hundreds offering local crafts, food, and beverages for the enjoyment of festivalgoers.
More about the Ocean City Fall Block Party
The Fall Block Party for this year is scheduled to take place on October 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the event’s official website, the festival will feature more than 400 crafters, food vendors, and entertainers along a mile-long stretch of downtown Asbury Avenue, from Fifth Street to 14th Street. Entertainers and bands are slated to perform at various locations along the Avenue between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. A fireworks display set for 9 p.m., launching from a barge stationed off the Ocean City Music Pier. To enjoy the best view of the fireworks, the website recommends the boardwalk and the beach area between Fifth Street and 14th Street.
Check out the full list of the ten best fall festivals in the nation here.
10 Most Beautiful Areas in America for Fall Colors
The fall season is a glorious time in America. From coast to coast, many different areas off beautiful fall colors in radiant reds, oranges and yellows. So, what are the most beautiful spots in America for fall colors?
Peak fall foliage season is different based on where you are located. Some areas of the U.S. see fall colors as early as September, while others peak later on, such as in October or even November. Generally speaking, areas with longer winters will have earlies fall colors, and areas with longer summers will have later fall colors. Most of America hits peak fall foliage season in the month of October. Of course, areas bordering Canada will be the first to see those colors.
If you’re wondering the science behind the fall colors, the color that the leaves become depends on a few factors. Those include the chlorophyll and weather conditions during the summer or fall. Chlorophyll is a pigment that aids in giving leaves their color. In general, big changes from the norm in precipitation, whether it’s getting way too much rain or not enough, can really impact the fall foliage season.
Also, I remember last year, the radiant colors in my area fell off the trees early. The reason was that we had a wind storm come through, so the leaves fell prematurely. I was pretty upset about it, because not only do I like to see beautiful fall colors, I also like to paint fall colors. So, my muse was gone.
That said, if you are in the mood to view fall colors this year, here are some great places to do it. Read on for 10 Beautiful spots in America for fall colors. What are your favorite areas to see fall foliage? Reach out to me on social media here and let me know.
Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.
She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel.
A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community.
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