Things to Do in Berks County This Weekend: October 9-11, 2026
Published October 8, 2026 - Updated October 8, 2026
By John Smart (Smarty), A.I. Certified Agent™ with eXp Realty
Berks County celebrates twice on Saturday, October 10, 2026: Stoudtoberfest in the Bavarian-style Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown and the Hay Creek Apple Festival at Historic Joanna Furnace in Geigertown, which continues Sunday. Friday brings the Back Roads & Barn Stars tour from the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, and Weaver's Orchard in Morgantown hosts a fall family fun day on Saturday. Every event below was verified against official event pages, venue sites and local news, with the town, venue, days, times and cost written out so you can plan your weekend.
Saturday, October 10: Oktoberfest and Fall Festivals
Stoudtoberfest
Town: Adamstown
Venue: Stoudtburg Village, Market Plaza
When: Saturday, October 10, noon-6 PM
Cost: Ticketed Oktoberfest
The Bavarian-style village hosts an Oktoberfest with live German bands, traditional Schuhplattler dancing, craft beer, food vendors and a stein hoisting competition; tickets are on the Stoudtoberfest site.
Hay Creek Apple Festival
Town: Geigertown
Venue: Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road
When: Saturday, October 10, 7 AM-5 PM and Sunday, October 11, 7 AM-3 PM
Cost: Parking by donation; food and crafts pay-as-you-go
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association's festival at Historic Joanna Furnace features an all-you-can-eat apple pancake breakfast, apple pies and dumplings, fresh-pressed cider, a large flea and craft market, children's activities and historic building tours; details are on the Hay Creek Apple Festival page.
Weaver's Orchard Fall Family Fun Day
Town: Morgantown
Venue: Weaver's Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane
When: Saturday, October 10
Cost: Tickets from about $10, some activities extra
The orchard's Saturday fall festival days offer a corn maze, hayrides, a mega tube slide, an apple cannon, live entertainment, food trucks, cider donuts and kids' activities; check the Weaver's Orchard fall page for this season's details.
Friday, October 9: Back Roads & Barn Stars Tour
Back Roads & Barn Stars Tour
Town: Kutztown area
Venue: Departs from the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University
When: Friday, October 9
Cost: Ticketed guided tour
This guided, chauffeured tour visits the decorated barns and barn stars (hex signs) of Northern Berks County, led by Patrick Donmoyer of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, with proceeds supporting the center; see the Experience Berks listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Berks County this weekend, October 9-11, 2026?
Saturday, October 10 has Stoudtoberfest in Adamstown, the Hay Creek Apple Festival at Historic Joanna Furnace and a fall family fun day at Weaver's Orchard. The Apple Festival continues Sunday, and the Back Roads & Barn Stars Tour runs Friday from the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center.
What can families do in Berks County this weekend?
The Hay Creek Apple Festival includes children's activities like pumpkin painting, hay rides and scarecrow building, and Weaver's Orchard's fall day offers a corn maze, hayrides and an apple cannon. Stoudtoberfest is geared toward adults.
Are there any free events in Berks County this weekend?
The Hay Creek Apple Festival has parking by donation, so the cost is up to you. Stoudtoberfest is a ticketed event, and Weaver's Orchard sells tickets from about $10 with some activities extra.
What festivals are happening in Berks County this weekend?
Stoudtoberfest runs Saturday in Adamstown, the Hay Creek Apple Festival runs Saturday and Sunday in Geigertown, and Weaver's Orchard hosts its fall family fun day on Saturday in Morgantown.
Smarty's Pick: Hay Creek Apple Festival
My pick for Berks County this weekend is the Hay Creek Apple Festival at Historic Joanna Furnace in Geigertown, running Saturday and Sunday. It combines an all-you-can-eat apple pancake breakfast, apple pies and fresh-pressed cider, a big flea and craft market, children's activities and tours of a historic iron-making complex, all with parking by donation. It is the most complete, family-friendly fall day in the county this weekend.
A Note on Plans: Confirm Before You Go
Event times, parking, vendors and ticket prices can shift as the weekend gets closer, so confirm details with each organizer before you head out. A quick check of the official event pages linked above is the best way to avoid a closed gate or a sold-out entry window.
Make a Weekend of It: Scout a Neighborhood
Festival weekends are also a great time to explore a town you might call home. Notice how the streets feel, whether parking is easy, and whether the shops and restaurants match your routine. For honest, local guidance on which communities fit your wish list, schedule a chat with Smarty, and compare the rest of the region in our Philadelphia Region weekend guide.
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John Smart, known as Smarty, is an A.I. Certified Agent™ with eXp Realty and the founder of Smarty Home Solutions, serving Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley with more than 30 years of real estate experience. Whether you are buying, selling or just scouting a neighborhood, he can help you make a smarter move.