Fall is the perfect time to visit.

Just a short distance from the Washington, D.C., metro area, West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle revives visitors with a relaxed atmosphere full of history, scenery and small-town charm.

The best time to see fall foliage in the Eastern Panhandle is generally from mid-October to the first week of November. This timeframe allows for the vibrant colors of autumn to be at their peak, transforming the landscape into a beautiful display of reds, yellows and oranges. 

Sleepy Creek Lake

 Kick off Martinsburg’s fall events with Main Street Martinsburg’s Fall Food Fest on October 4, 2025, a downtown event on Queen Street that features a variety of food trucks showcasing regional offerings, a beer garden, vendors and live music. 

Fall Food Fest

 Walk through apple orchards, pick a fresh apple and really get into the fall spirit with the 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Oct. 16-19, 2025. The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the region’s apple industry every third weekend in October with a parade, pancake breakfast, music, art fair, contests and, of course food, among so much more. The Martinsburg event has become a treasured homecoming.

Apple Harvest Festival