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.
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Plan your visit
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.
Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 15
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. How the forecast works
When to go to Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show
You get about 25 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 2. That is about 2 days earlier than Rhode Island as a whole.
This one is within Providence itself, which makes it an easy half day.
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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 8 and is mostly bare by November 15.
- 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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