2010 Fall Festivals in Eastham, Yarmouth and Wellfleet on Cape Cod, MA

Eastham, Yarmouth and Wellfleet on Cape Cod , MA are top locations for some wonderful fall festivals in 2010. You might be familiar with Cape Cod as a summer haven. But if that's the only time of year that you venture onto Cape Cod then you are missing out on some wonderful off season adventures. When summer is done the lively peninsula doesn't just fold up. With just a little investigation you can discover what fun fall festivals in the towns of Eastham, Yarmouth and Wellfleet on Cape Cod, MA has in store for you.

As soon after Labor Day as September 10 - 12, why not come back to Cape Cod during 2010 and travel down to its far end to the town of Eastham for the Eastham Windmill Weekend. This is no tag along event that is trying to latch on to the current movement towards using more wind power to solve our energy needs. The Eastham Windmill Weekend has been up and running now for 33 years. Folks here know and appreciate the power and usefulness of wind because it is simply part of their environment.

The Eastham Windmill Weekend 2010, has taken for its theme "Celebrating Eastham's History and Natural Beauty" and there is plenty of both to share with visitors from around the New England area and beyond. The weekend starts with a chicken and fish fry at the Eastham Elks Lodge. While you are enjoying your meal there will be musical entertainment featuring Big Band music. Later on all are welcomed to a home grown talent show. It's a fun and relaxed evening for all ages. Saturday's schedule includes lots of entertainment on Windmill Green, a Craft Show, a vehicle show, square dancing, games for the kids, a cookout and everyone's favorite the Sand Art Contest. This event is so popular that competition is judged by age groups. These are the kinds of events that welcome you to either active participation or relaxed browsing.

Sunday's schedule is equally varied with a pancake breakfast, chowder competition, lighthouse tours and a parade on the docket. Yes it takes some driving to get to Eastham, but if you come and stay for the weekend you will find plenty to justify your efforts.

If you don't want to travel quite so far down the arm of Cape Cod but still are looking for that special fun fall festival on Cape Cod in 2010, then set aside Columbus Day Weekend, October 9-11 for the Yarmouth Seaside Festival.. This is another well traveled event which this year will celebrate its 32nd incarnation. The cool thing about the Yarmouth Seaside Festival is that it makes the best of its surroundings but doesn't forget that it's October. The result is a wonderful blend of environmental and time sensitive activities. Saturday and Sunday you can get your fill of kids rides and games along with a chance to browse a crafts display. Special activities for Saturday will include a pie eating contest and a pumpkin decorating contest. Sunday's highlights are a road race, a parade and some beach side fireworks at dusk on Seagull Beach. You can polish off the weekend of fun at the sand sculpture contest or the kayak/canoe race. It all sounds like fun. Besides enjoying a great weekend of activities you can revel in getting a little extra mileage out of the beauty of Cape Cod.

For those who want a festival but don't want the traffic often associated with Columbus Day long weekend, just move your plans up a week to Oct 16-17 and drive up to Wellfleet on Cape Cod, MA for the annual Oyster Festival. Don't worry you don't have to be an oyster eater to enjoy this Cape Cod fall festival. This is an event that literally takes over the town of Wellfleet. The downtown area is reserved for pedestrians and the good things that await them there. Expect lots of people to join you in a celebration that has been held for 10 years and features live music, a variety of food favorites, games, demonstrations, arts and crafts and a specially planned and free children's area with child appropriate activities and events. If you want to move out of the downtown area you will find activities abound in more peaceful village venues. You and your family can enjoy birding or beach-combing. There is a fun run for kids and a 5k road race for adults. If you are an oyster lover you will also find everything you ever wanted to know about procuring, shucking, preparing and eating oysters all in one beautiful location.

I love the Cape in summer but I could really get into this whole fall festival thing.

Resources: www.vacationsmadeeasy.com
www.easthamwindmillweekend.com
www.wellfleetoysterfest.com
www.yarmouthseasidefestival.com