October 9, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry’s (DACF) Foliage Report for October 9 to October 14 indicates moderate to high color change (50 to 70 percent) throughout most of the state. Maine Forest Rangers in northern Maine have reported past peak conditions, with moderate leaf drop.
The colors have progressed from north to south. Coastal and southern Maine will reach peak conditions mid-October.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
“It’s the perfect time to experience the colors of autumn this long holiday weekend, not only in the trees and forest canopies but also in the blueberry barrens in Downeast Maine, which are ablaze with color. Maine has more than 60,000 acres of wild blueberry fields; that’s a lot of beautiful, breathtaking colors to behold! While we’re enjoying the beautiful fall weather, let’s hope for the best for all those affected by recent hurricanes,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.
Fall Foliage Trip Ideas
There are several fall events and trip ideas to consider for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day long weekend:
- Experience a fall festival. With a lineup of family-fun fall festivals and celebrations over the holiday weekend in different regions of the state, there is something everyone will enjoy:
- Sunday River’s Fall Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday with the fun-to-watch North American Wife Carrying Championship, scenic chairlift rides and more.
- For all things maple including tours, tastings and treats, find participating sugar houses and producers taking part in Maine Maple Fall Fest.
- The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta™ is being held throughout the long weekend with the pumpkin parade, pumpkin drop, a pumpkin dessert contest and the Regatta itself.
- On Monday, enjoy the long weekend with a visit to the Shaker Village Harvest Festival. Expect live music, harvest items for sale, traditional craft demonstrations, tours, lawn games, exhibits, food and more.
- Take a leaf peeping road trip. With autumn colors now vibrant along the coast, head Downeast to witness the foliage throughout the varied landscape of Acadia National Park. Adventurers, consider renting bikes to explore the Carriage Roads or take on one of the park’s many hikes. For the more relaxed leaf peepers, ride to the top of Cadillac Mountain for views from the highest point in the park or pack a picnic for scenic views from Sand Beach.
Foliage season enthusiasts can visit the state’s official foliage website to receive weekly reports by email. Everyone is invited to share color progression photos from throughout Maine. The Maine Fall Foliage Facebook and Instagram accounts feature gorgeous images and special activities statewide. For more fall-themed ideas and insights about visiting Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.
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