Top 10 Events on Route 6 in October 2025

October is the perfect month to travel Historic Route 6—crisp autumn air, fiery foliage, and festivals that bring every town along the highway to life. From apple harvests in New England to covered bridge tours in Ohio, and from art walks in Colorado to classic car shows and film parades in California, Route 6 is a coast-to-coast celebration of Americana. Here are the top 10 can’t-miss events on Route 6 this October 2025 to inspire your fall road trip.

1. Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair – Oct 2–4 (Shipshewana, IN)
   Handmade Amish crafts, food, and entertainment near the northern Indiana stretch of Route 6.

2. Downtown Grand Junction Art Festival – Oct 3–4 (Grand Junction, CO)
   A celebration of art and culture in Colorado’s creative district, right on Route 6.

3. Southington Apple Harvest Festival – Oct 3–5 & Oct 10–12 (Southington, CT)
   Connecticut’s largest fall festival, just off Route 6, with parades, fireworks, and apple treats galore.

4. WaterFire Providence “Flames of Hope” – Oct 4 (Providence, RI)
   Iconic river bonfires in downtown Providence, along the Route 6 corridor.

5. Choo Choo Swap Meet – Oct 4 (Bishop, CA)
   Automotive treasures at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, a great stop at the western end of Route 6.

6. Bishop Fall Colors Car Show – Oct 3–5 (Bishop, CA)
   Classic autos, music, and Sierra Nevada fall colors.

7. Warwick Applefest – Oct 5 (Warwick, NY)
   A Hudson Valley favorite—apple pies, crafts, and live music just minutes from Route 6.

8. Honesdale Harvest & Heritage Days – Oct 11 (Honesdale, PA)
   Historic PA Route 6 hosts local artisans, music, and family fun in charming downtown Honesdale.

9. Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival – Oct 11–12 (Jefferson, OH)
   Celebrate Ohio’s covered bridge heritage with tours, crafts, and seasonal fun along Route 6.

10. Lone Pine Film Festival – Oct 9–12 (Lone Pine, CA)
    Western film screenings, parades, and tours of famous movie locations near the Route 6 corridor.

✨ Bonus Highlight: PA’s Kinzua Bridge Skywalk will be open through Oct 31, offering unmatched views of fall foliage on Route 6.