Fall Festivals & Events on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Fall brings cooler weather, seasonal flavors and a full calendar of festivals to Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee – Hernando Beach. From pumpkin patches and haunted attractions to live music, craft beer and family-friendly farm fun, there are plenty of reasons to plan an autumn getaway.
Wild N Wicked Nights Return to Weeki Wachee Springs
Experience Weeki Wachee Springs State Park after dark during Wild ‘N’ Wicked Nights. On select evenings from 7–11 p.m., guests can enjoy a spooky underwater mermaid show, themed mazes, family-friendly Halloween activities, costume contests, riverboat rides and a light show. Costumes are encouraged!
Fall Festivals on the Farm, Florida-Style
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, corn mazes and outdoor fun at farms across Florida’s Adventure Coast.
- HarvestMoon Fun Farm offers corn mazes, pumpkins, hayrides, farm activities and a petting farm. After dark, Fright Nights transforms the farm with three haunted attractions and a nighttime corn maze.
- Sweetfields Farm welcomes families with two corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, fresh-pressed cider, hayrides, pumpkin launchers, farm animals, u-pick flowers and plenty of play areas.
- Beasley Farms hosts fall vendor markets on select weekends featuring farm animals, u-pick flowers, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, maze, food trucks and fresh produce.
- At Masaryk Winery, the Brooksville Pumpkin Patch brings together pumpkins, vendors, kids’ activities, food, wine and live music.
GhostFest at Florida’s Most Haunted House Museum
The historic May-Stringer House Museum embraces spooky season each October with its annual GhostFest celebration. Known for its ghost stories and popular paranormal tours, the four-story Victorian home transforms into a haunted-house experience, while GhostFest adds vendors and family-friendly activities for a full day of seasonal fun.
Fall in Love with the Blues
Enjoy three days of blues beneath moss-covered oaks during Camping with the Blues at Florida Sand Music Ranch. This laid-back outdoor music festival features live performances, optional camping, food trucks, craft vendors and children’s activities. Bring a chair, find a spot near the open-air stage and settle in for a weekend of music.
Oktidalfest & Market
Raise a glass to fall at Oktidalfest, a yearly tradition at Tidal Brewing Company. This German-inspired celebration features seasonal and specialty beer releases, live music, vendors, food trucks and plenty of Oktoberfest spirit. Dirndls and lederhosen are encouraged!
Oktoberfest Featuring the Running of the Wieners
Grab a brew and release the Dachshunds! Marker 48 Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with craft beer, wine and sangria, food trucks, vendors, live music, German-inspired entertainment, pumpkin painting and its crowd-favorite dog races.
Different size categories lead up to the main event: the Running of the Wieners, reserved for Dachshunds only!
Plan Your Fall Getaway
Whether your perfect fall outing includes pumpkins, mermaids, haunted houses, live music or a locally brewed pint, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season on Florida’s Adventure Coast.
Explore our Calendar of Events to find upcoming festivals and start planning your fall getaway to Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee-Hernando Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fall festivals are held on Florida’s Adventure Coast?
Fall events include Wild N Wicked Nights at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, farm festivals and pumpkin patches, GhostFest at the May-Stringer House Museum, Camping with the Blues, Oktidalfest at Tidal Brewing Company and Oktoberfest at Marker 48 Brewing.
Where can families visit a pumpkin patch near Brooksville?
Several fall attractions in Hernando County offer pumpkins and seasonal activities, including HarvestMoon Fun Farm, Sweetfields Farm, Beasley Farms and the Brooksville Pumpkin Patch at Masaryk Winery.
Are there family-friendly Halloween events in Hernando County?
Yes. Wild ‘N’ Wicked Nights features Halloween activities and entertainment at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while local farms and GhostFest offer additional seasonal activities for families.
Where can I find haunted attractions near Brooksville and Weeki Wachee?
HarvestMoon Fun Farm hosts Fright Nights with haunted attractions and a nighttime corn maze, while the historic May-Stringer House Museum offers haunted-house experiences and paranormal-themed events during October.
Are there fall beer festivals on Florida’s Adventure Coast?
Yes. Tidal Brewing Company hosts Oktidalfest, featuring German-inspired beers, music and vendors, while Marker 48 Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with seasonal entertainment and its popular Running of the Wieners.
Where can I find more fall events in Hernando County?
Visit the Florida’s Adventure Coast Calendar of Events for current festivals, concerts, markets, seasonal celebrations and other things to do throughout Brooksville, Weeki Wachee, Hernando Beach and surrounding communities.