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Thurman Fall Festival & Townwide Garage Sale | October 10-11, 2026


  • Thurman, New York, 12810 United States (map)

Farm Finds and Handmade Treasures at the Thurman Fall Festival

Painted pumpkins at Adirondack fall festival

Photos courtesy The Bolton Museum.

Some fall outings call for a shopping bag rather than a summit itinerary.

The Thurman Fall Festival brings farm-made food, handmade crafts, garage-sale browsing, and live music to this Adirondack town on October 10–11, 2026, with Thurman Town Hall at 311 Athol Road serving as the weekend’s hub.

The second annual festival runs from 10 am – 3 pm, with free admission. Rustic Acres Farm and Bakery adds a nearby stop for farm-made products, while Saturday’s Adirondack quilt show gives textile enthusiasts an extra reason to make the trip.

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Farm-made food and garage-sale finds in Thurman.

Rustic Acres Farm and Bakery supplies the weekend’s food-focused draw: a chance to shop for products made here in Thurman. Check the farm’s current offerings before visiting; this year’s information does not specify a menu or individual products.

The townwide garage sale adds another kind of browsing, with tables at Thurman Town Hall. Between farm goods, handmade crafts, and secondhand discoveries, the outing should appeal to visitors who enjoy taking their time—and occasionally finding something they had no idea they needed.

Live music also features in the weekend’s plans. Check the event updates for performers and timing before building an itinerary around a particular set.

Adirondack farm in fall.

Visit an Adirondack farm in fall.

The Adirondack quilt show runs on Saturday.

The Adirondack quilt show takes place on October 10 at Thurman Town Hall. For visitors interested in textiles and local craftsmanship, Saturday is the stronger choice.

The show also offers a different way to appreciate the Adirondacks: through work made by people who live here. Allow time to browse rather than treating it as a quick stop between garage-sale tables.

ADK Taste insight.

Readers may remember the Thurman Fall Farm Tour, a self-guided outing connecting farms and makers across town. That tour ended in 2025, and the Thurman Fall Festival and Townwide Garage Sale began that year.

The current festival carries forward elements of the earlier tradition, including Rustic Acres and the quilt show, with Town Hall serving as its center. Visitors returning after several years should use the current festival information when planning their stops.

Hand-made quilt

Stop by the Adirondack quilt show on October 10 at Thurman Town Hall.

Hear Thurman’s maple story on ADK Talks.

In ADK Talks’ conversation with Toad Hill Maple Farm owner Randy Galusha, listeners hear how a family maple operation combines woodland stewardship, traditional sugaring, and modern technology.

ADK Talks: Randy Galusha on maple syrup, family history, and the woods behind Toad Hill Maple Farm.

The conversation adds another layer to Thurman’s agricultural story; check the farm’s hours separately before planning a visit.

Meet the people behind Nettle Meadow Farm in Thurman on ADK Talks.

Sheila Flanagan’s ADK Talks conversation follows Nettle Meadow’s beginnings, the development of its artisan cheeses, and its animal-care mission at its Thurman farm.

ADK Talks: Sheila Flanagan on Nettle Meadow’s cheeses, animals, and Adirondack beginnings.

The episode connects Thurman’s farm landscape with its food traditions; confirm Kemp Sanctuary visiting hours before adding a stop.

ADK Taste recommendation.

Choose Saturday, October 10, if the quilt show interests you. Start at Thurman Town Hall, then allow time for Rustic Acres Farm and Bakery, and check the farm’s hours independently.

Consult the Thurman Fall Festival event page for the latest schedule before traveling.

Keep discovering the region’s food, places, and local stories: subscribe to In Good Taste.

FAQ.

When is the Thurman Fall Festival?

October 10–11, 2026, from 10 am – 3 pm.

Where does it take place?

Thurman Town Hall, 311 Athol Road, serves as the festival hub, with a nearby farm stop at Rustic Acres Farm and Bakery.

How much does admission cost?

Festival admission is free. Purchases cost extra.

When is the Adirondack quilt show?

The quilt show takes place on Saturday, October 10. Its separate opening and closing times need confirmation.

Is this the former Thurman Fall Farm Tour?

The farm tour ended in 2025. The festival continues some of its local farm-and-craft traditions in a different format centered at Town Hall.


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