This Weekend in South Jersey: Medford Apple Festival, Autumn in Moorestown and More (October 9-11, 2026)
Burlington County headlines Columbus Day weekend with the 47th Medford Apple Festival at Kirby's Mill and Autumn in Moorestown on Main Street, plus the South Jersey Celtic Festival in Columbus, the Moorestown and Haddonfield farmers markets, and Columbus Day festivities at the Jersey Shore.
October's second weekend, Friday October 9 through Sunday October 11, 2026, is Columbus Day weekend, and Burlington County makes the most of it. Saturday October 10 holds the whole county's attention twice over: the 47th annual Medford Apple Festival at Historic Kirby's Mill and Autumn in Moorestown filling Main Street with crafters, food, and live music. The South Jersey Celtic Festival runs Saturday and Sunday in Columbus, the Burlington County Farmers Market and the Haddonfield Farmers Market both open Saturday morning, and Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford keeps its hayrides and fall harvest running all weekend.
Just past the county line, the Allentown Fall Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, Red Barn Farm in Hammonton closes out its Sunflower and Fall Fest weekend, and Columbus Day celebrations take over the shore at the Ocean County Italian Festival in the Seaside Heights area. Every event below was checked against festival guides and official event pages before publishing. Times and lineups can shift, so confirm anything you plan around with the organizer.
Friday, October 9: Columbus Day Weekend Begins
Red Barn Farm wraps its fall biergarten weekend and the shore's Italian festival weekend opens
The three-day weekend starts quietly on Friday. In Hammonton, Red Barn Farm's Sunflower and Fall Fest VII runs Thursday through Saturday, October 8-10, pairing its sunflower fields and fall farm attractions with a weekend biergarten. At the shore, the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival weekend opens Friday evening in the Seaside Heights area, and Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford keeps its corn maze open on Fridays through the fall.
Hammonton Sunflower Fest and the Shore's Italian Festival
Hammonton, NJ and the Seaside Heights area (outside Burlington County)
Red Barn Farm's Sunflower and Fall Fest VII runs October 8-10 in Hammonton, with sunflower fields, hay rides, and family fall attractions plus a weekend biergarten for the adults. Meanwhile the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival weekend delivers food, music, and the annual parade in the Seaside Heights area Friday through Sunday. Both are easy add-ons if you want to stretch the long weekend beyond the county.
Saturday, October 10: The Big Burlington County Day
The Medford Apple Festival, Autumn in Moorestown, two farmers markets, and the Celtic Festival
47th Annual Medford Apple Festival at Kirby's Mill
Historic Kirby's Mill, 275 Church Road, Medford, NJ (Burlington County)
Medford's signature fall event returns Saturday, October 10 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine, at Historic Kirby's Mill on Church Road. The 47th annual festival brings together 120-plus crafters, food vendors, baked goods, and hot apple cider, with games and family fun spread around the mill pond. Admission is free, and the 2026 vendor lineup was already full well before the festival, which says everything about how loved this tradition is.
Arrive in the morning to beat the crowds and grab parking near the village. Kirby's Mill sits at the heart of Medford's historic district, and our Medford neighborhood guide covers the town behind the festival.
Autumn in Moorestown on Main Street
Main Street, Moorestown, NJ (Burlington County)
The Moorestown Business Association's Autumn in Moorestown fills Main Street on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine. Expect arts and crafts vendors, artisan foods, craft beers, kids' activities, and live entertainment along one of South Jersey's most walkable downtowns.
It pairs perfectly with a morning at the nearby farmers market on Centerton Road, then an afternoon stroll through the shops downtown. Our Moorestown guide explains why locals call this the Town of Quality.
Burlington County Agricultural Center Farmers Market, Moorestown
Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057
The county's flagship market runs every Saturday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and the 2026 season continues through November 14. October brings mums, pumpkins, gourds, cider, preserves, and artisan breads under the pavilions at 500 Centerton Road, an easy first stop before Autumn in Moorestown gets going.
Start here in the morning, then walk the festival a little later. The farmers market roundup lists every market in the region worth the trip.
South Jersey Celtic Festival, Columbus
Columbus, NJ (Burlington County)
The South Jersey Celtic Festival returns to Columbus, Burlington County, for a two-day run Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11, according to the 2026 New Jersey festival guide. Expect Celtic music and culture programming suited to a fall weekend in the county.
Lineup details, hours, and ticket information are set by the organizers, so check the official listing before heading out. It is listed in the regional fall festivals guide alongside the rest of the season's events.
Also on Saturday, October 10
- Haddonfield Farmers Market: Saturdays 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fresh Finds Lot, 236 Kings Highway East, running through October in Camden County, one of the region's best-curated markets.
- Johnson's Corner Farm, Medford: another full day of fall hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, gourds, and the corn maze, with wagon rides from about 9:30 AM and farm hours to 5:00 PM.
- Allentown Fall Festival: Saturday and Sunday just across the Burlington County line in Allentown, Monmouth County, a small-town fest listed in the 2026 New Jersey festival guide.
- Lima Bean Festival, West Cape May: the quirky shore tradition celebrating the lima bean runs Saturday in West Cape May, Cape May County, if you want to make a day of it at the beach.
Sunday, October 11: Celtic Music, Farm Fun and the Shore
Day two of the Celtic Festival and Allentown Fall Festival, plus Medford's farm and the shore's Italian weekend
Celtic Festival Day Two, Allentown, and the Shore
Columbus, NJ and the shore (Burlington County and beyond)
Sunday keeps the weekend going at a gentler pace. The South Jersey Celtic Festival runs its second day in Columbus, and the Allentown Fall Festival closes out its weekend just over the county line. Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford runs hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, and the corn maze from about 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, a mellow way to spend an October afternoon.
At the shore, the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival weekend wraps up with the parade and festival crowds in the Seaside Heights area. Monday is Columbus Day itself, so visitors who stay over get a bonus day on the boards.
Also on Sunday, October 11
- South Jersey Celtic Festival, day two: a second day of Celtic culture programming in Columbus, Burlington County, per the 2026 New Jersey festival guide.
- Allentown Fall Festival, day two: the Monmouth County small-town festival continues just across the Burlington County line.
- Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival: the parade and festival wrap up the three-day Italian weekend in the Seaside Heights area.
- Johnson's Corner Farm, Medford: hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, gourds, sweet potatoes, and the corn maze from about 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Remember there is no apple picking in 2026 after the spring frost, but the harvest fun is unaffected.
Quick Look: Events This Weekend
| Event | Price |
|---|---|
| Burlington County Agricultural Center Farmers Market | Free |
| Haddonfield Farmers Market | Free |
| Medford Apple Festival (47th annual) | Free |
| Autumn in Moorestown | Free |
| South Jersey Celtic Festival | Check organizer |
| Red Barn Farm Sunflower & Fall Fest VII | See farm site |
| Allentown Fall Festival | Check organizer |
| Lima Bean Festival | See organizer |
| Johnson's Corner Farm | From ~$20 |
More Ideas for the Long Weekend
Looking for even more? Browse the full HomeCircle Community Events calendar and check your town's recreation page for smaller neighborhood plans. Our fall festivals guide previews every pumpkin patch, Oktoberfest, and haunted attraction arriving in the weeks ahead, the farmers market roundup lists every market worth the trip, and the day trips guide covers shore and Pine Barrens escapes. With Monday off for Columbus Day, it is a natural weekend to stretch one of those trips into a long one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Enjoy the Long Weekend. We Will Be Here After.
Bob Millaway is an Epique Realty AI Certified Agent (NJ License 791082) serving Burlington County and South Jersey. Get out and enjoy the apple festival, the Main Street crafters, and the last warm shore weekends, and when you are ready to talk about your home, your neighborhood, or anything real estate, Bob is here at 856.426.1522.