MD Fall Foliage Is Peaking Nov. 9, 10 Plus Weekend Festivals

MARYLAND — Brilliant fall colors are peaking in the trees of eastern and southern Maryland this weekend, while the fall show is over in western and northeast parts of the state. Cunningham Falls and Gambrill state parks are well past peak now, say Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports, and Carroll County is also past the peak for leaf peeping. Patapsco Valley State Park is either at peak or passing peak.

On the Eastern Shore in Worcester County, Assateague State Park is seeing plenty of autumn change.

And in southern Maryland,"Most trees are in full color and it looks like a very nice fall season and weekend ahead, especially with the recent dip in the temperatures,” says Brian Stupak, Forest Service project manager in Prince Frederick.

“Occasional lingering red maples and sugar maples are at peak or just past," said Forester Frank Lopez, Harford-Cecil project manager in Bel Air. "American beech is starting to change from the top down in the woods. ... Some dogwoods hanging on yet. ... Some white oak is a little past peak. Northern red oak are still green. Witch-hazel is past peak but still colorful. Some yellow-poplar hangs on with “dirty” gold leaves, while serviceberry is past peak.”

And in Anne Aundel County, “tawny reds and oranges dot Sandy Point State Park where we are looking at the backside of peak color,” said Ranger Dorna Cooper, park manager, in the DNR's weekly foliage report.

Find a full rundown of leaf conditions across the state on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website.

The Fall Foliage Prediction Map, found on the Smoky Mountain National Park website, includes predictions not just for the Smokies, which rise above the Tennessee-North Carolina border, but for all 50 states.

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Weekend festivals include:

SATURDAY
Baltimore Ski & Snowboard Swap
Baltimore County
American Indian Heritage Day
Calvert County
Christmas Farmers Market's Art Guild Show
Carroll County

SUNDAY
Salute to Veterans Parade
Charles County
Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park
Dorchester County
Brunswick Veterans Day Parade
Frederick County

ALL WEEKEND
Maryland Irish Festival
Baltimore County
Captain John Smith's Shallop Replica
Dorchester County
Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival
Howard County
Christmas at the Peake
Talbot County
Waterfowl Festival
Talbot County
One Fort: Three Wars
Washington County

MONDAY - VETERANS DAY
Echo Taps
Frederick
Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Ceremony
St. Mary's County