How to Savor Autumn in Huntsville, AL

Autumn is a special time of year to embrace activities in Huntsville.

Difficulty Level: easy      Time Required: 3 months

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Here's How:

1. Enjoy the Northeast Alabama State Fair at John Hunt Park.
2. Drive up to the top and down the side of Monte Sano Mountain and thrill at the fall foliage.
3. Schedule time to stop by Harrison Brothers Hardware Store for Old Fashioned Trade Day on the Courthouse Square.
4. Attend the Fiddling & Bluegrass Festival at Cahaba Shrine Temple.
5. Go to the Burritt Museum & Park for the annual Dulcimer Festival.
6. Don't miss the Big Spring Jam, one of the largest music events in the state. Held in downtown Huntsville at Big Spring Park.
7. Visit Madison for the Madison Street Festival.
8. Take in the Cornucopia-Fall Festival at the Madison County Botanical Gardens.
9. Indulge in the Taste of Huntsville at the Von Braun Center.
10. Check out the Indian Heritage Festival at the Burritt Museum and Park on Monte Sano Mountain.
11. Enroll in the Southern Living Cooking School held at Von Braun Center.
12. Find out how to make syrup when you attend the Sorghum & Harvest Festival at the Burritt Museum & Park.
    

Tips:

1. Watch the Huntsville Times or the Events Calendar on this site for specific dates for some events.
2. Make each excursion an event. Allow plenty of time to enjoy the full benefits.
3. Arrive early whenever possible.
4. Take a lunch break outdoors as often as possible. It won't be long until the weather turns too cold!
5. Go on as many day trips as possible and enjoy the changing fall foliage on the trees.
   

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