Belvedere Plantation
Fall festival · Fredericksburg · Virginia
A working farm south of Fredericksburg whose Fall Festival of Fun centers on the Great Adventure Maize Maze, a pumpkin field and wagon rides, with a jumping pillow, pedal carts, a trike track and Pumpkin Mountain for younger kids. It sits on the I-95 corridor between DC and Richmond.
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Plan your visit
Weekends plus select weekdays; Nov 7 is pumpkin smashing only
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 25–October 29
Color builds from October 18 · mostly bare by November 18
Sampled at Belvedere Plantation’s own coordinates and elevation (20 m) rather than a regional average.
16 weather points cover Virginia, and the model shifts their answer 4 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Virginia's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Belvedere Plantation
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around November 5. Against Virginia overall, that is 5 days later.
Figure about 48 mi from Richmond. Washington, DC is about 50 mi out.
Belvedere Plantation on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Belvedere Plantation open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Nov 7. Weekends plus select weekdays; Nov 7 is pumpkin smashing only. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Belvedere Plantation peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 25–October 29 (best estimate October 27). Color starts around October 18 and is mostly bare by November 18.
- How do I get to Belvedere Plantation?
- Belvedere Plantation is in Fredericksburg. The closest city is Richmond, about 48 mi away. It's part of Virginia's fall lineup.
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