Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show

Fall festival · Cumberland · Rhode Island

A one-day fundraiser at a working Cumberland farm, with antique tractors on display, scenic hayrides, historic barn tours, and an Audubon raptor program alongside craft vendors and food trucks. It has run every fall for over a decade and stays small and local rather than commercial.

Best for: A low-key harvest fundraiser near Providence

Don’t miss

  • Antique tractor show
  • Historic barn tours and hayrides
  • Audubon raptor program

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 26 – Sep 27.

Sat Sept 26, 2026, 10am-4pm; rain date Sun Sept 27, 2026

Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26

Color builds from October 11 · mostly bare by November 14

Color starts: October 11Peak: October 24Bare: November 14AugustDecember

Sampled at Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show’s own coordinates and elevation (44 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 4 weather points across Rhode Island, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Rhode Island is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show

You get about 22 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 2.

This one is within Providence itself, which makes it an easy half day.

Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show on the map

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Frequently asked

When is Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Sep 27. Sat Sept 26, 2026, 10am-4pm; rain date Sun Sept 27, 2026. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 11 and is mostly bare by November 14.
How do I get to Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show?
Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show is in Cumberland. The closest city is Providence, about 10 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Rhode Island's fall lineup.

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