Natchez Fall Pilgrimage
Fall festival · Natchez · Mississippi
Since 1932, Natchez has opened its antebellum mansions (Longwood, Stanton Hall, and Melrose among them) for guided tours each fall, when hostesses in hoop skirts lead visitors through homes that survived the Civil War essentially untouched.
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Plan your visit
Two garden clubs run overlapping windows; private home tours 9-11am and 1:30-3:30pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28
Color builds from November 14 · mostly bare by December 20
Sampled at Natchez Fall Pilgrimage’s own coordinates and elevation (50 m) rather than a regional average.
23 weather points cover Mississippi, and the model shifts their answer 2 days later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from farmersalmanac.com. Mississippi is running 5 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Natchez Fall Pilgrimage
Good color holds through about December 5, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Mississippi overall, that is 9 days later.
You will find it at Natchez, MS, in Mississippi.
Natchez Fall Pilgrimage on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Mississippi, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Natchez Fall Pilgrimage open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Oct 17. Two garden clubs run overlapping windows; private home tours 9-11am and 1:30-3:30pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Natchez Fall Pilgrimage peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 14 and is mostly bare by December 20.
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