Sat · Oct 17 · 10:30am
Littell-Lord Fall Festival and Dog Parade in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Horseshoe Road and Mountain Road · Berkeley Heights Township, NJ 07922.
Dogs in costumes trot past an 18th century farmhouse while families cheer from the lawn. On Saturday, October 17, the Littell-Lord Farmstead in Berkeley Heights hosts its 5th Annual Fall Festival, and the Dog Parade steps off at 2:30 p.m.
The festival takes place at the historic farmstead at Horseshoe Road and Mountain Road. This year's event includes the Berkeley Heights Police Department Fishing Derby, artisans and vendors, a pumpkin patch, music, and a beer garden for adults. To mark America's 250th anniversary, historic figures will also make appearances. Union County Life readers looking for a fall day out with the family, and the family dog, can find it here.
The Littell-Lord Farmstead dates to the 1700s and is one of Berkeley Heights' most treasured landmarks. The festival is organized each year to help raise money for the farmstead's preservation.
Check the Berkeley Heights township website for the festival's full schedule and Dog Parade details.
On one fall afternoon, a farmstead that has stood for centuries fills with neighbors, music, and a parade of very good dogs. Find more Berkeley Heights events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: Berkeley Heights Township, NJ
FAQ:
Q: When is the Littell-Lord Fall Festival Dog Parade?
A: The Dog Parade is at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the Littell-Lord Fall Festival.
Q: Where is the Littell-Lord Fall Festival?
A: The festival is at the historic Littell-Lord Farmstead, at Horseshoe Road and Mountain Road in Berkeley Heights.
Q: Is the Littell-Lord Fall Festival free?
A: Past festivals have been free to attend, with money raised going to the farmstead's preservation. Check the township's website to confirm for 2026.
Q: What else happens at the Fall Festival?
A: This year's festival includes the Berkeley Heights PD Fishing Derby, artisans, vendors, a pumpkin patch, music, a beer garden, and appearances by historic figures for the 250th anniversary.
Q: Where can I find more fall events in Berkeley Heights?
A: Union County Life covers Berkeley Heights events and community news, including the Littell-Lord Fall Festival. Visit unioncountylife.com for more.
