Graves Mountain Apple Festival

From the moment you arrive, the Graves Mountain Festival hums with lively music and the scent of apple cider donuts and kettle corn. There’s so much to see and do, from shopping and snacking to active play areas and classic fall fun.

Some of the highlights include:

• Fresh-pressed cider, fried apple pies, and cider slushies
• Live bluegrass and country music throughout the day
• Pumpkin picking and a charming petting farm
• Apple picking at the on-site orchard
• Pony rides, a moonbounce, and hay maze for kids (some activities require tickets price $3-10)
• Over 70 vendors selling handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats

The petting farm is always a favorite with little ones—goats, sheep, and rabbits they can gently interact with while parents snap photos. And for those of us who love to decorate, the pumpkins are plentiful and beautifully arranged for picking and pictures! Learn more here!

Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central Virginia, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, and the best apple-picking spots. After all that farm fun be sure to check out our family recipe collection for some yummy fall treats, including a pear witch.

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