Inlet Fall Festival
by Town of Inlet
Fern Park, Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360
September 19-20, 2026
Festival
25 spots open
Taking place on September 19-20, 2026, this fall festival in Inlet brings together the community for a weekend celebration of the season. Set at Fern Park along Route 28, the Inlet Fall Festival draws a diverse mix of vendors and visitors looking to enjoy entertainment, food, and shopping as summer transitions into autumn. The festival atmosphere combines craft vendors, local artisans, and food sellers in one setting, making it an appealing destination for both shoppers and families.
As a general mixed-vendor festival, you'll find a broad range of products and services represented, from handmade goods and fall-themed crafts to seasonal products and local specialties. Unlike farmers markets that focus primarily on produce, or single-category craft fairs, this festival creates space for various vendor types under one event. The September timing positions the Inlet Fall Festival perfectly for vendors selling autumn merchandise, holiday preparation items, and seasonal goods that resonate with shoppers thinking ahead to fall entertaining and decorating.
Beyond shopping, the festival features live entertainment including music and street performance acts like jugglers, keeping the atmosphere lively and family-friendly. Face painting and balloon activities appeal to younger attendees, creating a reason for families to spend extended time at the event. The inclusion of food vendors and beer offerings gives the festival a social, gathering quality where people can relax and enjoy the early fall weather. This combination of shopping, entertainment, and food makes the Inlet Fall Festival a multi-purpose community event rather than a single-focus marketplace.
For vendors, a mixed festival like this one offers access to a crowd looking for variety. Whether you sell crafts, seasonal items, food products, or services, the festival's general vendor model means you're reaching customers in a browsing, leisure mindset rather than a task-focused shopping trip. The early fall timing and Route 28 location in Inlet position the festival to draw both local foot traffic and visitors exploring the region during peak autumn season.