Stillwater’s Harvest Fest celebrates the beautiful fall colors amidst the region’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off. Growers from the region bring pumpkins weighing 1500 pounds and up while the locals celebrate with pumpkin baking and decorating, a chili cook off, micro brew beer and wine tasting, Giant Pumpkin Boat Race on the St. Croix River, tractor pull, kids’ activities and more. Saturday and Sunday in Lowell Park, next to the Historic Lift Bridge, in Stillwater. http://www.harvestfeststillwater.com/