Enjoy Crisp Autumn Events in Delafield
Spend autumn in Delafield! The vibrant fall colors and refreshingly cool days make a perfect backdrop for many activities in Delafield, both indoors and outdoors.
Art and Theatre
Experience the beauty of fall colors while enjoying rich music and art in Delafield this fall.
- Waukesha BluesFest “An American Music and Art Festival,” August 13-14 - This two-day blues fest runs from 1-10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday in Delafield’s Naga-Waukee Park with headlining acts, The Tommy Castro Band and Chris Duarte Group. Stay in one of Delafield’s inviting hotels or reserve a campsite in the park (space limited.) Follow Delafield on Twtter (@visitdelafield) for details about the music lineup or more details are available at official website of the BluesFest at www.waukeshabluesfest.com.
- Fall Art Walk, September 10-11- Spend a September weekend strolling through historic downtown Delafield (Hwy. C) where creativity takes to the streets. Festivities include local food, live music, and original art for sale.
- SummerStage Outdoor Theatre, Weekends throughout the fall. - Enjoy music, dance, and drama outdoors at Summer Stage in Kettle Moraine State Park (Lapham Peak) while surrounded with the vibrancy of fall colors. Complete fall schedule and ticket information can be found at www.summerstageofdelafield.org.
- Ten Chimneys Tours, Days and weekends throughout the fall: Just minutes from Delafield, step back in time to visit the summer home of famous 1930s Broadway actors, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Lovingly preserved and filled with personal mementos and furnishings, Ten Chimneys is open to the public for tours and special events. Information at www.tenchimneys.org.
Hiking, biking
Enjoy the outdoors as you explore the many pristine trails that cling to lake shores, forests and prairies, winding through blazing autumn colors.
- The North Face® Endurance Challenge, September 18-19 - Trail running event that will challenge and push runners’ stamina and perseverance. The Endurance Challenge features various courses that cut through the gorgeous Kettle Moraine State Park, including portions of the Ice Age Trail in lengths from 10K all the way to 50K!
- Karno Kid’s Race, September 18 - Even kids (12 and under) can enjoy running through the colorful Kettle Moraine State Park at the Karno Kid’s 1K kids race. Affiliated with the North Face Endurance Challenge, registration is on-site before the race - and free.
Golf
The crowds are gone, the heat has abated… some say fall is the best time for golf and Delafield is perfect for your next golf weekend.
- Naga-Waukee and Western Lakes Courses are popular courses that offer outstanding lake views.
- Make the short drive to Erin Hills, the acclaimed inks course that’s hosting the 2011 U.S. Amateur Tournament and the 2017 U.S. Open.
Historic Sites/Museums
Experience the rhythms of fall from simpler times and see how the past comes to life.
- Hawks Inn Tours, Saturdays until October - Fall tours of this fully restored stagecoach stop from the mid-1800s are available every weekend in downtown Delafield. The three-story, 18-room, fully restored establishment has an amazing variety of period artifacts in each room. Upon your visit, you will be guided by a tour guide who will share knowledge of the tools and processes from the era as well as stories from the diary published by Mr. and Mrs. Hawks who ran the Inn.
- Old World Wisconsin - Stay in Delafield, but travel back in time to celebrate Wisconsin’s harvest-time celebrations including Autumn on the Farm, Vintage Baseball, and an Old Time County Fair at this outdoor museum that recreates pioneer days.
For Kids and Families
- Grand Pumpkin Illumination and Trick-or-Treating, October 23 — Mingle with little ghosts, princesses, and other costumed creatures at Delafield’s annual trick or treating and pumpkin illumination night. Hundreds of carved pumpkins will be lit to greet you at this fun family event.
Trendy Shopping
Delafield - “The” place to shop in Lake Country. Gourmet chocolate, boutiques featuring exclusive home furnishings and designer clothing for women and children, and many well-known popular stores keep the most avid shopper busy in Delafield.
Make plans to browse specials during Downtown Delafield’s Tent Sale. Come for the wonderful shopping along the historic streets and stay for lunch or dinner, with many great restaurants nearby.
Delicious Dining
In Delafield, you’ll never go hungry. From spicy Italian and Mexican eateries to boisterous brew houses and formal, five-course meals served in upscale dining rooms, Delafield has a restaurant for every taste and budget.
Staying in Delafield
Rest your head in one of Delafield’s many comfortable hotels. There are many accommodations in Delafield, from locally-owned Country Pride Inn and the luxurious Delafield Hotel - named to the Traveler’s lists of National Geographic, to well-known chains like Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, and La Quinta Inn & Suites.
Fall Calendar of Events
September
- An American Classic Annual Car Show
- North Face Endurance Challenge
- Karos Kid’s Race, North Face Endurance Challenge
- Farmers’ Market -Downtown Delafield, Saturdays, 7am to 1pm
October
- Grand Pumpkin Illumination and Trick-or-Treating
- Farmers’ Market -Downtown Delafield, Saturdays, 7am to 1pm
Come to Delafield, your launching point for fun this fall season. Browse the interactive calendar of events for details on Delafield happenings in autumn, or call 888-294-1082.
