Jim Thorpe Fall Festival

Plan a scenic autumn escape to beautiful Carbon County in the Poconos.

The 2024 Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival will be held on the first three weekends in October: 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20. The festival features craft and food vendors, along with four music locations to enjoy!

Colorful leaves drift across cobblestone streets, charming cafes tempt passersby to stop in and try a special fall drink or snack, local storytellers share haunted legends by lantern light: there's nothing like fall in Jim Thorpe! Whether you're planning a midweek overnight escape to see the foliage at its peak or you're in town for the popular Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival running the first three weekends in October, you'll find plenty of fall fun in Carbon County.

Set in the midst of the stunning Lehigh River Gorge, this historic town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the season, with lots of nearby attractions and outdoor adventures to try, from train excursions to whitewater rafting. Take a look at the Southern Region portion of our fall foliage forecast to find current color conditions for Jim Thorpe fall foliage and check our upcoming events calendar to find more details about fall festivals in the area.

Jim Thorpe is a popular destination, particularly in the fall! Be sure to book your hotel in advance and plan ahead for parking. The Jim Thorpe Visitors Center, located in the train station, is open daily Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. From October 5-20, 2024, it will have extended hours on weekends, staying open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by to get some inspiration for your trip and enjoy live music performances!

Porta Potty Locations

In addition to the restrooms inside the Visitors Center, porta potties will be available throughout Jim Thorpe at the following locations:

• Outside the Visitors Center
• Race Street
• West Broadway, next to the Immaculate Conception parking lot