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We think that Thanksgiving is the only Autumn festival but celebrating the harvest has been around for thousands of years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.
Fall is the time when farmers reap and gather the crops that they have grown over the warm summer months, and the Harvest Festivals were celebrations to give thanks that there was enough food to last the winter.
The Old English word harfest means Autumn and the full moon that is nearest to the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon.
Harvest Festivals were usually held when that Harvest Moon was shining bright so celebrate the bounty of the season with a fun outdoor BBQ party!
Grilling it Up
Dragging the grill out on Memorial Day and back on Labor Day is the traditional way of treating the grill, but BBQ isn't just for the summer months, in fact, most grillers heat things up year round.
In fact, some argue that fall is the best season for grilling because it's impossible to stand next to a hot grill when it's 95 degrees in the summer months.
The crisp weather is a perfect time to fire up the Duluth Forge Kamado Grill and create some hearty fare.
Take advantage of the cool nights with some of your favorite fall dishes.
Autumn Bounty
There is no doubt that the seasonal vegetables are more abundant in the fall than any other time of the year.
The foods of autumn range from Brussels sprouts to squash, potatoes and apples and the Duluth Forge Kamado Grill will give all your favorites a kiss of smoke that will bring out the flavor of fall.
Charred apples, corn and grilled pork chops are a great choice for any backyard harvest BBQ.
Acorn squash is perfect on the grill and yields a nice nutty carmalized flavor.
You can even make deserts with grilled apple tarts in cast iron skillets.
Dining Al Fresco
Arrange patio furniture around a fireplace to keep guests toasty while sipping warm mulled wine.
If you don't have an Outdoor Patio set then just scatter a few bales of hay for people to relax.
A sawhorse work table with some wood boards is perfect for an impromptu outdoor dining table. Throw a few burlap sacks on top and voila - the perfect rustic farm table for food.
The table setting can be casual and rustic with the colors of fall like golden yellow with splashes of red.
A sawhorse work table with some wood boards is perfect for an impromptu outdoor dining table. Throw a few burlap sacks on top and voila - the perfect rustic farm table for food.
Keeping Warm
Fire Pits are a necessity to heat things up is the perfect focus of any party.
If you don't have an Outdoor Patio set then just scatter a few bales of hay for people to relax.
Fire Pit Art Tropical Moon Fire Pit brings the harvest moon right into your backyard. This fire pit makes the night brighter and cold weather cozier.
It is a wide-bowl fire pit that is constructed from thick 304 stainless steel and features crescent moon cut outs.
Tank top heaters are another great option for keeping your guest comfy and cozy.
Infrared tank top propane heaters are designed to be easy to use and quick to set up and our propane tank top heaters are engineered using high quality parts to ensure you stay warm no matter the outdoor situation.
Blankets are another snuggly necessity to curl up with as the evening gets cooler. Go to a dollar store and grab 10 or so to make sure everyone is warm.
Decorations
Pumpkin Serving Bowls are a great way to show off your fall spirit.
Cut a pumpking in half and hollow it out. Place it on top of some fall foliage and twigs and it creates a festive serving bowl for your autumn celebration.
Pumpkin Flower Vases are perfect for bringing all the colors of autumn to your fall feast.
Cut a taller pumpkin's lid off and hollow it out like you are going to make a Jack O' Lantern but place sunflowers in the pumpkin instead of a candles.
Nothing Beats a hearty fare in the fall with friends and family! Win over your crowd with great fall recipes on a Duluth Forge Kamado Grill
