Upstate New York's Fall foliage festival offers a chance to traverse towering 60-foot rock structures, some dating back an impressive 300 million years.

Panama Rocks Foliage Festival Returns for a Weekend of Fall Fun

Get ready for a family-friendly fall extravaganza! The Panama Rocks 2025 Foliage Festival is set to take place over one weekend, from Saturday, October 4, to Sunday, October 5, at Panama Rocks in Chautauqua County, New York.

Located at 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, NY, this unique festival is renowned for its 60-foot-high rock formations made of a rare 300-million-year-old quartz conglomerate. The festival offers an extensive outdoor adventure through an ancient, moss-covered forest with winding rock passages and hidden caves.

The Panama Rocks Foliage Festival is free for all to attend, with on-site parking costing $5. Festival-goers can enjoy a variety of activities, including live music, storytelling, axe throwing, and horse-drawn wagon rides.

A costume contest for adults and teens will take place each day, with winners choosing between a 2025 season pass for Panama Rocks or a Panama Rocks t-shirt. Over 70 vendors are expected at the craft market and farmers market, offering a wide selection of goods.

While the specific food vendors for 2025 have not been announced yet, past festivals have featured a variety of options, including Lab Press Co., Ramsey's Food Truck, Best of Buffalo by Byron, CamaradERIE BBQ, Another Guy's Fries, Fowler's, Eden Valley Creamery, Burning Asphalt, Panama Bee Farm, Everyday's a Sundae, Gelati's Italian Ice, Killa Kookies, and Wow Fudge.

The festival is open from 10 am to 5 pm both days. For the latest information about the 2025 Foliage Festival, visit the Panama Rocks website.

It's important to note that while the Panama Rocks Foliage Festival is a highlight, it's not the only fall festival in the New York area. If you're a pickle lover, you might want to check out the separate wacky pickle festival near NYC, which boasts over 100 vendors and a pickle juice drinking contest, but it's only for one day.

The drive from New York City to Panama Rocks for the festival is approximately 6.5 hours. So, mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and get ready for a fantastic fall weekend at the Panama Rocks Foliage Festival!

Upstate New York's Fall foliage festival offers a chance to traverse towering 60-foot rock structures, some dating back an impressive 300 million years.