Fall Festivals & Fun in ShelbyKY

Every weekend from mid-September through October, Gallrein Farms transforms into a fall playground for all ages. Climb aboard a hayride to the pumpkin patch, wander through the Lainey Wilson-themed corn maze, and meet the animals at the petting zoo. Wristbands give you access to family-friendly attractions like obstacle courses, bounce houses, and more.

And of course, you’ll want to grab farm-fresh pumpkins, mums, and seasonal décor to take home. Don’t forget the homemade fudge and fresh donuts — fall flavors taste best at the farm!

If apples are more your thing, Mulberry Orchard has you covered. Their orchard bursts with varieties like Crimson Crisp, Jonathan, and Gala in the fall, and families love picking pumpkins right off the vine.

Stock up on Kentucky Proud® products, let the kids enjoy the play area, and stop by the Mulberry Kitchen for locally inspired treats. Mulberry’s relaxed setting makes it the perfect spot for a crisp autumn afternoon.

No ShelbyKY fall is complete without bourbon, and Jeptha Creed Distillery hosts one of the season’s highlights: the Fall Harvest Festival on October 4, 2025 from 12–6 PM.

Expect live music from fantastic musicians, a vendor market featuring Kentucky makers, food trucks, and family-friendly activities like a corn maze located right by the rickhouses. Adults can sample Jeptha Creed’s signature bourbon, vodka, and moonshine, while kids enjoy games and activities. Don’t miss the silent auction featuring artist-painted bourbon barrels — it’s a ShelbyKY tradition.

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be available at the door. Click here to get tickets.

The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass is hosting its annual Fall in the Bluegrass event series — find concerts, hayrides, and more, all jam-packed with autumnal spirit! And, even enjoy Fun Box, the world's biggest bounce house, with more than 25,000 square feet of fun!

Looking for something a little scarier? Head to Black Orchard Haunted House, tucked away in Shelbyville’s Red Orchard Park, open 8:00 pm - 12:00 am on September 27, and every Friday & Saturday in October.

Visit the site of the infamous and brutal Black Orchard Murders, atrocities so graphic that they remain classified to this day. Silas Black and his family of killers are still at large. It is rumored they have returned to the orchard, where you will enter their barn and see the darkest side of human nature. You haven’t seen the evil that exists in humans until you see What’s In The Barn! Tickets sell quickly, so book early if you dare.

Tickets range from $25 for general admission to $60 for front-of-the-line access. Click here to get tickets. 

Prefer your chills with a side of storytelling? The Shelby County Community Theatre presents Murder by Poe from October 24 to November 2, 2025.

Murder by Poe is a theatrical reimagining of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous tales of terror. It's a dark and dreadful night, and a woman in white is lost in the woods, and the only shelter is a house full of murderers and characters from Poe's classic works. As each haunted figure tells a story of crime and mayhem, the woman must solve the puzzle of the house and the riddle of the man who ushers her into its mysteries.

Performed in SCCT’s intimate “Upstairs at 801” black-box theater, it’s an evening of mystery and suspense you won’t forget. Click here to get tickets.