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From Sheep to Potatoes
A Virtual Tour of Fall Festivals Around the Country By Margaret Littman
The festival runs the second and third weeks of October in Ellijay, Ga., rain or shine. Admission is $4. Go to www.ngeorgia.com for more information.
Get Crafty
Theme parks don't usually have the flavor or the frugality of a neighborhood festival. But with its two-month-long Festival of American Craftsmanship, Silver Dollar City is trying 
to do something different. The Branson, Mo., theme park was founded to try to preserve a piece of 1890s Ozarks culture. Nearly 75 craftsmen are on park grounds, demonstrating glassblowing, basket weaving, black-smithing, pottery, candle-making, stained glass and copper sculpture. The festival runs September 9 to October 30, 2004, in Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. Prices vary, depending on availability. Call 800-475-9370 or visit www.silverdollarcity.com.
Do the Hula
Forget foliage. A fall festival often calls to mind the autumn hues seen in a changing Elm or Maple leaf. But in Hawaii, the plants and flowers benefit from a more temperate climate, and the Aloha Festival lets the Island State show its colors. It is the only statewide cultural festival in the nation. It travels to Hawaii's different islands, featuring the country's third largest parade the Floral Parade hula dancing, luaus, fod and dancing. While you're there, of course, you'll be able to take advantage of Hawaii's beaches and the natives' hospitality at off-season prices.