Plan Your Perfect Fall Fest Weekend in Cazenovia (October 3–5, 2025)

Get ready for a weekend full of autumn charm, local flair, and fun—Cazenovia’s Fall Fest kicks off Friday, October 3 and runs through Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Here’s your complete guide to making the most of this vibrant seasonal celebration:

Friday, October 3 – Film & Mystery Begins the Festivities

• 6:00 PM – Manhattan Short Film Festivalat the Cazenovia Public Library (100 Albany St). A captivating lineup of short films awaits.

• 6:30 PM – “Dead Silent: Florence of Arabia” Murder Mystery Dinnerhosted by Friends of Lorenzo at Hampton Inn & Suites—a whimsical, spooky spin to launch the weekend.

Saturday, October 4 – Pancakes, Books, Farms & Fantasy

• 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion (26 Chenango St)—start your day with comfort food and friendly faces.

• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Fall Fest Book Sale on the side lawn of the Cazenovia Public Library—discover used treasures and support a great cause.

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Fall Harvest Celebration at Critz Farm (3232 Rippleton Rd):corn mazes, apple picks, pumpkins, a cow train, live music, and so much more for all ages.

• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Fall Festivities at Our Farm (1590 Peth Rd, Manlius):enjoy food trucks, horse rides, a pumpkin cama-to-katapult, and family-friendly fall activities.

• 12:30 PM – 3rd Annual Witches Paddle & Costume Contest on Cazenovia Lake—dress up, paddle, and compete for best costume on the water.

• 1:30 PM – Second showing of the Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Library.

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Room at the Table: Celebrating an Inclusive Communityhosted by Caz Welcomes Refugees at 10 Mill St—join for conversation, coffee, and live music by The Cadleys.

• 3:30 PM – Build a Fall Fairy House! at Stone Quarry Art Park & Library (3883 Stone Quarry Rd)—a hands-on, magical activity for families. Registration required.

• 4:00 PM – Live Music with The Barndogs at Madison County Distillery (2412 Rt 20)—relax with tunes and autumn air.

Sunday, October 5 – Yoga, Ponies & Seasonal Serenity

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Fall Harvest Celebration continues at Critz Farm.

• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Fall Festivities at Our Farm also continue—plenty of time to revisit corn mazes or catch up on petting animals or pumpkin launching.

• 11:30 AM – Lakeside Yoga & Fall Mimosa Bar at The Brewster Inn (6 Ledyard Ave)—stretch into your Sunday with calm and a boozy brunch twist.

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Ponies & Pumpkin Spice at Lorenzo State Historic Site:miniature horses in costume, a pumpkin-themed Fjord horse, coloring, raffles, wagon rides, carriage house tours. Free admission, no registration needed.