Cape May has so much to offer every season but fall stands out when it comes to visiting New Jersey. The cooler temperatures provide a great opportunity to explore unique areas of the city and gather with the community under the fall foliage. From music festivals to celebrating the community’s diverse art, fall festivals in Cape May cater to all while the leaves are falling. Summer is coming to an end and here are some of our favorite festivals to attend in autumn!
Harvest Brew Fest
Get ready for fall in Cape May at the Harvest Brew Fest! On September 17, enjoy the Cape May local culture with free live music, local beer, and local food vendors. The festival will roll out at Emlen Physick Estate and proceeds will go to the restorations of local landmarks.
Monarch Festival
On September 25, start off the new season celebrating beautiful butterflies! The Monarch Festival is hosted at the Nature Center of Cape May and will have music, food, and opportunities to learn all about the opulent insect. This event is not only an opportunity for fun but benefits the preservation of these butterflies as well.
75th Cape May Fall Festival
Cape May is known for being a big hub for birdwatching in North America. The Cape May Fall Festival is dedicated to all birders and will be from October 14-17. This free event will celebrate the beginning of the bird migration through the beach town. Live animal shows will be presented, and birding experts will be speaking. Browse through the nature-related vendors and have a fun weekend celebrating this 75-year-old tradition.
Pumpkin Festival
Surround yourself with the orange glow of some gourds at the Pumpkin Festival. This festival is fun for all ages, the adults browse through the craft vendors while the little ones pick pumpkins and enjoy some crafts. The festival is on October 8 at Historic Cold Spring Village and pumpkin patches, a Halloween parade, and more will all be at your fingertips!
Fall’s Craft & Collectibles Show
On November 5, come out and browse the multitude of vendors displaying their unique art to take some home with you. The Crafts & Collectibles Show celebrates the Northeast craft makers and artists all at the Cape May Convention Center.
A Stay at Southern Mansion
After enjoying the fall festivals in Cape May, be sure to make a stop and stay at The Southern Mansion. Our historic mansion, built circa 1860, is set on one-and-a-half acres of award-winning landscapes in Cape May’s historic district. Our 40,000-sq.ft. The Italianate villa-style mansion stands out as an antique home, fitting in perfectly with the other colorful houses of Cape May!
Stay with us and book a cozy room, all decorated with a historical theme. Enjoy decadent furnishings, plush linens, towels, and antique finishings that set the Southern Mansion apart from any other bed and breakfast in the area. Book your stay with us today.
