Gros Morne Fall Festival

Fall festival · Cow Head · Newfoundland

A four-day celebration of crafts, music, food and culture in Cow Head, on the western coast beside Gros Morne National Park. Evening concerts, a craft fair, storytellers and oceanside dining fill out the program each September.

Best for: A fall culture weekend on Newfoundland's west coast

Don’t miss

  • Craft fair and evening concerts
  • Storytellers and naturalists
  • Oceanside setting by Gros Morne

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 17 – Sep 20.

Four-day program with daytime workshops and evening concerts

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

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 2–October 6

Color builds from September 16 · mostly bare by October 23

Color starts: September 16Peak: October 4Bare: October 23AugustDecember

Sampled at Gros Morne Fall Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (4 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 31 weather points across Newfoundland. Against Newfoundland's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to Gros Morne Fall Festival

The color window runs about 27 days, holding until around October 13. That is about 1 day later than Newfoundland as a whole. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 4 m.

You will find it at Cow Head, NL, in Newfoundland.

Gros Morne Fall Festival on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Newfoundland, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When is Gros Morne Fall Festival open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Sep 20. Four-day program with daytime workshops and evening concerts. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Gros Morne Fall Festival peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 2–October 6 (best estimate October 4). Color starts around September 16 and is mostly bare by October 23.

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