Embrace Fall in Harford County

by GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON

Thu, September 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Jodi Marschhauser, Tourism Manager for Hello Harford, and Lauri Orzewicz, Tourism Manager for Havre de Grace, share top seasonal highlights for visitors. (7News)

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (7News) — Fall has arrived, and there is no better time to plan a weekend getaway than with a scenic road trip to Harford County, Maryland!

Good Morning Washington recently traveled to the picturesque waterfront town of Havre de Grace to explore what makes this corner of the Chesapeake Bay so special. Jodi Marschhauser, Tourism Manager for Hello Harford, and Lauri Orzewicz, Tourism Manager for Havre de Grace, shared top seasonal highlights for visitors.

Agritourism & Fresh Local Flavors

Home to over 30 working farms, Harford County is an agritourism hub. Visitors can spend a full day apple-picking, finding the perfect pumpkin, wandering through corn mazes, or browsing bustling Saturday farmers markets in Havre de Grace and Bel Air.

A Packed Season of Fall Festivals

Autumn marks the peak of festival season in Harford County. Key seasonal happenings include: Signature Celebrations: The Darlington Apple Festival, the Maryland State BBQ Bash, and the state’s largest Italian festival.