On-the-Road Roundup: October Edition
Our hand-picked selection of fun local events for October 2024
We LOVE a local festival here at LazyTrips and are always on the lookout for a cook-off to try, a pumpkin to weigh or a live music act to rock out to! 🤘
From funky beerfests and historic reenactments, to coastal celebrations and fall family fun, here's our little monthly list of events that might just inspire your next weekend road trip.
Location: Port Angeles, WA
Date: October 11 – October 13, 2024
CrabFest is a tasty, fun-filled celebration of the Olympic Coast's culture and cuisine, with free admission and activities for everyone of all ages!
Location: Arcata, CA
Date: October 5, 2024
Wine by the Sea pairs local wine and gourmet food with music and art, all for a great cause of conserving the beautiful Pacific Coast!
Location: Cloudcroft, NM
Date: October 4-6, 2024
This fun festival features great craft beer, charming small-town atmosphere, great live music by local musicians and of course - delicious food!
Location: Portland, ME
Date: October 24-26, 2024
Showcasing the best seafood, breweries, distilleries and local businesses of the area, this festival is a lovely community event with live music and contests.
Location: Kingman, AZ
Date: October 11-12, 2024
Celebrating all things Route 66, this lively festival dedicated to Mother Road features classic car shows, costume contests, movies and roller-skating fun!
Location: Floydada, TX
Date: October 12, 2024
Celebrate Punkin Days in Floydada with pumpkins, games, music, and more—an unforgettable family-friendly fest in the Pumpkin Capital of the USA!
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: October 10-12, 2024
This festival is your go-to for top-tier spirits, local flair, and the ultimate whiskey experience - it is also a great way to support local businesses in Tennessee.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI
Date: October 19, 2024
This popular festival is a celebration of Wisconsin's brewing legacy with great beer, lively conversation, and a toast to tradition in Wisconsin Dells!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Date: October 5, 2024
Hop on a wagon ride, listen to live old-time music, pick out the perfect pumpkin, scramble for candy, and relax on the lawn with a slice of pie.
Location: Lafayette, IN
Date: October 5-6, 2024
Experience history in action with live music, traditional crafts, authentic cuisine, and hands-on activities that bring Indiana's past to life!
Location: Sandestin, FL
Date: October 11-12, 2024
During this event, the Village of Baytowne Wharf becomes a beer lover's paradise, featuring specialty brews from across the nation to sample.
Location: Whitefish, MT
Date: October 3-5, 2024
Head to Whitefish this fall for the ultimate Oktoberfest celebration packed with German eats, live bands, and plenty of beer-filled fun!
We hope you've enjoyed this first installment of our monthly round-up of local events and fabulous festivals.
And if you'd like to submit your own local event recommendations for us to check out, we'd love to hear from you! Simply contact us here and we'll be excited to follow up!