Apples and pumpkins will share the spotlight this weekend as the latest lineup of festivals serves up the favorite fruits of fall. Other events offer a choice between Appalachian traditions and borrowed Bavarian customs.
Here’s a look around the region.
Remember that the New Salem Mountain Festival, which would have been held this weekend, has been canceled.
NEW THIS WEEKEND
– Chattanooga Oktoberfest: First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. A two-day Chattanooga Market celebration, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. German food, oompah bands, chicken dances, craft beers; new this year: Mr. and Ms. Chattanooga Oktoberfest costume contest at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. chattanoogaoktoberfest.com