USA Today’s 10Best rounded up the top fall festivals in the country and put it to a vote. Related: USA Today Names Minnesota Corn Maze One of America's BestMinnesota? Coming at 8th best in the country is the Harvest Moon Festival in Ely. It’s been around for decades, and people don’t just stumble into it, they plan for itAs USA Today puts it: “The Harvest Moon Festival showcases some of the finest artisans found across northern Minnesota. But considering the reviews and the fact that it keeps landing on “best of” lists year after year, it’s probably worth the countdown.