Festivals in the United States in September
the United States has 7 local festival variants to explore in September, with date signals, places, traditions, foods, symbols, and a 3D map entry.
Open United States September festivals on the 3D map- Rehoboth Beach Sea Witch Festival · Delaware · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Salem Haunted Happenings · Massachusetts · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Keene Pumpkin Festival · New Hampshire · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Zozobra · New Mexico · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Circleville Pumpkin Show · Ohio · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Groundhog Day Punxsutawney · Pennsylvania · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
- Mothman Festival · West Virginia · Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals
Festival search guide
This page answers searches for festivals in the United States in September, including traditions, foods, and local variants.
- Festival cores in the United States in September
- Local variants in the United States in September
- United States festival map entry
What you can explore
Use this guide to compare the United States festivals in September by tradition, food, local custom, and festival core.
- Festival cores
- Local variants
- Country festival map
Top festivals in the United States in September: Dates and places
Use this 2026 guide to quickly scan the main festivals, places, date confidence, and map entry for the United States in September.
| Festival | Place | Date confidence | Source | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Witch Festival | Rehoboth Beach · Delaware | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Haunted Happenings | Salem · Massachusetts | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Pumpkin Festival | Keene · New Hampshire | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Zozobra | Santa Fe · New Mexico | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Pumpkin Show | Circleville · Ohio | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Groundhog Day Punxsutawney | Punxsutawney · Pennsylvania | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
| Mothman Festival | Point Pleasant · West Virginia | Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar | Needs verification | Open |
Traditions, food and symbols
- costume parade
- pumpkin display
- night walk
- local legend storytelling
- pumpkin sweets
- apple cider
- candy
How to explore these festivals on MapDepth
Open the 3D map, start from the United States, then filter by September, festival theme, and regional variant to compare these traditions.
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Regional highlights
- Rehoboth Beach · Delaware: Rehoboth Beach Sea Witch Festival; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Salem · Massachusetts: Salem Haunted Happenings; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Keene · New Hampshire: Keene Pumpkin Festival; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Santa Fe · New Mexico: Zozobra; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Circleville · Ohio: Circleville Pumpkin Show; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Punxsutawney · Pennsylvania: Groundhog Day Punxsutawney; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
- Point Pleasant · West Virginia: Mothman Festival; Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals; Often September to November, varying by local autumn and Halloween calendar
FAQ
What festivals happen in the United States in September 2026?
The United States in September features Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals, with date confidence, places, customs, foods, and map routes on MapDepth.
What events and celebrations happen in the United States in September?
This guide covers September festivals, events and celebrations in the United States, including costume parade, pumpkin display, night walk, local legend storytelling.
Which regions have September festivals in the United States?
Regional highlights include Rehoboth Beach · Delaware, Salem · Massachusetts, Keene · New Hampshire, Santa Fe · New Mexico, each connected to festival cores and local variants.
Seasonal context
In September, United States has 1 festival core and 7 regional variants in season, led by Halloween and Autumn Haunt Festivals and grounded in customs and foods such as costume parade, pumpkin display, night walk, local legend storytelling.
Representative festival cores
Customs and foods
- costume parade
- pumpkin display
- night walk
- local legend storytelling
- pumpkin sweets
- apple cider
- candy