Harvest Foods
This orange vegetable is often mashed or roasted and is a symbol of fall harvest time.
What is a pumpkin?
This item is passed around so everyone can season their food to taste.
What is salt or pepper?
These fall from trees and crunch under your feet during walks.
What are leaves?
This activity involves walking through rows of tall plants and finding your way out.
What is a corn maze?
This month is known for hayrides, apple festivals, and cooler weather.
What is October?
This sweet, sticky topping is made from boiled down apple cider.
What is apple butter?
This dish, served cold or warm, often includes marshmallows, sweet potatoes, and spices.
What is sweet potato casserole?
This animal is known for gathering acorns in the fall.
What is a squirrel?
This outdoor activity lets people choose their own orange gourds.
What is pumpkin picking?
This holiday, celebrated on October 31, kicks off the late fall season.
What is Halloween?
This nut, often found in pies, comes from a tree common in the southern United States.
What is a pecan?
This utensil is used to carve the Thanksgiving turkey. (Be specific!)
What is a carving knife?
This term describes the colorful red, orange, and yellow leaves of autumn.
What is fall foliage?
This game involves tossing small bags into holes on angled boards, often played at fall gatherings.
What is cornhole?
This activity, often found at fall fairs, involves smashing apples to make cider.
What is apple pressing?
This squash variety, green on the outside and orange on the inside, is often baked with brown sugar.
What is acorn squash?
This bread, popular at fall meals, is slightly sweet and yellow in color.
What is cornbread?
This weather pattern brings cool, crisp air and clear skies in fall.
What is a cold front?
This competition takes place in small towns where gourds are launched long distances.
What is pumpkin chunking?
This type of themed contest judges the best decorated front porch or doorstep in fall.
What is a pumpkin or fall decorating contest?
This traditional fall drink is made by heating cider with spices like cinnamon and cloves.
What is mulled cider?
This special dish is sometimes made to honor family heritage and differs from the typical Thanksgiving menu.
What is a family recipe or tradition dish?
These storms, which occur when pressure drops rapidly, can bring strong fall winds around the Great Lakes.
What is a November gale?
This family tradition includes sharing something meaningful before the Thanksgiving meal.
What is saying what you are thankful for?
This annual November music and culture event in Nashville celebrates roots, folk, and Americana genres.
What is the CMA Fest’s fall events or AmericanaFest?