The Warner Fall Foliage Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, in downtown Warner. This is one of New Hampshire’s longest-running festivals, which draws thousands of fun-loving folks from all over New England.

Parking is $5, but admission to the festival is free, and families can enjoy most of the activities at no charge. Tour the New Hampshire Telephone Museum and the Upton-Chandler Museum, then sit back and enjoy the talented musicians and entertainers at the Jim Mitchell Community Park Amphitheater. Watch parades and oxen and lumberjack competitions. Kids will want to take part in a scavenger hunt, try their hand at crafts, and rock at the dance party, all at no cost.

The tempting aroma of barbecued chicken, lobster, and other treats are sure to whet the appetite. Other features this year will be the pie baking contest, artisans and crafters, a farmers market, a barn sale, and a midway with more rides than before.

For those who enjoy running, there will be a five-mile road race and the children’s One-Mile Fun Run, both of which require registration. More information about the festival, volunteer opportunities, and registration forms may be found at WFFF.org.

Families planning to attend on Sunday are asked to arrive and park before noon. Shuttle busses will stop and Main Street will be closed to traffic between 12:30 and 2:30 PM for the Grand Parade.

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival committee hopes families from all around will visit this beautiful New Hampshire town on Columbus Day weekend and join in the festivities.