Yesterday, Thurs., Sept. 22, was the first day of fall. I know, right? Where did the summer go?
To ensure you make the most out of Lexington’s foliage festivities, we’ve compiled a Bluegrass bucket list for fall.
Foliage
If you’re looking to leaf the city behind + explore the countryside — check out this fall foliage map . It predicts when each section of the Commonwealth will experience peak fall foliage.
Additionally, use this list of the top 10 hikes in the Lexington area to plan out your leaf-peeking expedition.
Don’t forget about the yellow tree tunnel on Catalpa Road.
Farms
From corn mazes to apple cannons, there are several surrounding farms that host family-friendly activities throughout the fall season.
- Eckert’s Orchard , 1396 Pinckard Pike., Versailles
- Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse , 877 Cincinnati Rd., Georgetown
- Middle Springs Farm , 163 Levy Rd., Paris
Festivals
Sip on an Oktoberfest beer or munch on a fried apple dumpling at one of these fall festivals.
- Country Boy Oktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Georgetown Taproom, 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown | Free, price of purchase | Sip on locally-brewed Oktoberfest beer, participate in a stein holding contest + listen to live accordion rock music.
- Michler’s Oktoberfest | Wed., Sept. 28-Fri., Sept. 30 | 4-10 p.m. | Michler’s, 417 E Maxwell St. | Free, price of purchase | Oktoberfest in the garden with live music, giant pretzels, and extra beer taps.
- Fall Festival | Fri., Oct. 14 + Sat., Oct. 15 | 4-11 p.m. | Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, 601 Hill N Dale Rd. | Free, price of purchase | The Southland neighborhood festival features food, inflatables, casino games + BINGO.
Food + drink
Local coffee shops + breweries have all released fall drink items for the season. Make time to sample a few. Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream also just released five new seasonal fall flavors .