Held on the third weekend of September, this annual tradition is the official kick-off to Washington County’s beautiful fall season. This year’s event will be held on September 19 and 20. The festival features 10 historic covered bridges located throughout Washington and Greene Counties. The locations offer a wide-range of activities, entertainment, crafts, fall flowers and food. Each bridge is sponsored by a local community group, guaranteeing a unique experience. Choose your destinations based on location and events, including civil war re-enactments, horse and wagon rides, petting zoos, historic village tours, live entertainment, handmade arts and crafts and home-style foods. Kids will especially enjoy the face painting, train rides, zip lines, bounce houses and more!

Admission and parking are free with many locations offering handicap accessible parking. For a map of the festival and schedules by location, go to www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com.