Fall colors are nearing their midpoint in much of New York State, but dramatic change has yet to come to the Finger Lakes Region. That’s according to the third weekly I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report of 2024.

Fall colors are just starting to emerge in the Finger Lakes, as a brilliant spectrum of reds, oranges and yellows strive to capture our hearts and attention. Much of the rolling hills and lakeside views within the Finger Lakes remain green this week,

Experience festivals that center around the Finger Lakes region’s famous crops such as the Naples Grape Festival with its grape pie contest or the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival featuring local vendors selling ciders and cider donuts. The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest is not to be missed, where participants will complete the race with pumpkin-in-hand.

Some parts of the Adirondacks are approaching the midpoint seasonal leaf transition this week, with other locations just beginning to see the color change. As usual, the area leads the way for color transition in the Empire State.