Minnesota is filled to the brim with cool towns that are home to quirky attractions at every time of year. Each of these is worth visiting, but there are some towns that particularly come alive during the autumn season. One of our favorites is Wabasha, Minnesota, the quirky town that transforms into a pumpkin wonderland every fall.

Wabasha is in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It's about 84 miles, or almost 2 hours, outside of the Twin Cities.
Wabasha Chamber of Commerce/Google
This little town is lovely all year, partly thanks to its location along the shores of the Mississippi River. This scenic region of Minnesota is full of rolling hills and river bluffs.
John W. Iwanski/Flickr
It is also home to a charming downtown lined with historic buildings. Wabasha is one of the oldest towns in Minnesota!
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Come fall, Wabasha transforms into a pumpkin wonderland thanks to a festival known as SeptOberfest.
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB
Like you might guess, this autumnal festival spans two months of the fall season. It goes from September 7 to October 27!
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB

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One of the most fun parts of the festival is simply walking through town and enjoying the scenery, which includes hundreds of decorated pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers.
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB
Other pumpkin-themed events are pumpkin races, largest pumpkin displays, and pumpkin topiaries!
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & Convention Visitors Bureau
But if you're not a pumpkin fan, don't fret! Scarecrow contests, free concerts, and carriage rides are some of the other festivities of this two-month event.
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB
And don't forget the craft fair! You'll find loads of goodies to take home.
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB
No matter when you visit through September and October, you can be sure that the quirky town of Wabasha will be there to put a smile on your face!
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber & CVB

What Minnesota town has your favorite fall festivities? Let us know in the comments below!

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