If you want to visit one of the best fall festivals in the United States, head way up north.

USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has named the Harvest Moon Festival in Ely as one of the best fall festivals in the entire country.

The publication touts the fest as a showcase "of the finest artisans found across northern Minnesota," while also praising its market, vintage cars, and abundant, "hearty" food.

Unfortunately for anyone inspired to take action, the 2025 edition of Harvest Moon took place over the weekend of Sept. 5. So, set a calendar reminder for next summer.

USA Today has an almost constant stream of lists coming together, with each whittled down to a longlist of contenders by editors and experts. Those finalists are put up to a vote to determine the "best" in the count

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