Even as much as sun-worshipers love summer, there are things about the fall season that everyone can enjoy. And one of the best things about living in this part of the country — particularly the Hershey Harrisburg region — is a climate that produces all four seasons. 
We are lucky enough to watch our landscape change to rust-colored shades, while apples and pumpkins blossom. That said, fall is one of the most exciting times to visit Hershey-Harrisburg, see our gorgeous countryside and indulge in all that the area has to offer.
Mark your calendar now for some truly great festivals and celebrations going on all month long:
- The Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival takes place this weekend at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park.
- This Sunday, Sept. 8 is the 25th annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk, put on by the Art Association of Harrisburg and featuring dozens of local artists. Also on Sunday is the Flower Walk: Goldenrods, Asters and Other Fall Surprises at the at the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center.
- Welcome The Brewery at Hershey at its “Flash Gourd’n” pumpkin beer release — in tandem with its sister, The Vineyard at Hershey’s, Merlot Release Party on Sept. 14.
- Sept. 14 is the 16th annual Capital City BEER FEST Invitational at Appalachian Brewing Co. in Harrisburg. Choose from two sessions featuring local and regional microbrews, live music, food and more.
- Troegs Brewing Co. offers a seemingly endless variety of fresh brews. Their fall seasonal is their Dead Reckoning Porter, which is available now.
- The Spa at The Hotel Hershey is offering special wine treatments throughout the month in anticipation of their fourth annual Hershey Wine & Food Festival, Sept. 13-15. Choose from the Red, Red Wine Package or Vineyard Hands & Feet.
- Harrisburg’s Restaurant Week spans two weeks this year! Check it out Sept. 9-13 and 16-20.
- Sept. 11-15 is America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey.
- On Sunday, Sept. 15, celebrate Fort Hunter Day – a long time autumn tradition in Dauphin County in which many locals my age have been attending since they were small children. This festival features old time ways of life. Kids and grown-ups will enjoy children’s crafts and games, exhibits, farm animals, music, craft show, 17th and 18th century demonstrations, food and more.
- Dauphin County Fitness Fest will take place Sept. 14 at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, rescheduled from the spring.
- Sample from incredible Hershey dining options during its Fall Restaurant Week held Sept. 29-Oct. 5.
Stay tuned to Hershey Harrisburg Happenings blog for more details on these events and more throughout the month and season. Or, follow the Hershey-Harrisburg Visitors Bureau on Twitter and Facebook!
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