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.
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Four-day program with daytime workshops and evening concerts
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 2–October 6
Color builds from September 16 · mostly bare by October 23
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.
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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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