Get ready to celebrate this upcoming Fall Season in Kansas! You'll find all sorts of communities around the state hosting annual Fall Festivals with amazing festivities! Whether your call to fall is picking out pumpkins for Halloween or exploring haunted places, Kansas is the right place to be. The Fall Season in Kansas is a fantastic time to get out and drive along one of our many scenic byways. Go ahead, take advantage of this beautiful time in Kansas!
North Central
7th Annual Oktoberfest
Save the date! Join the Oktoberfest party, returning to downtown Abilene in 2024! Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with authentic…
Herington Air Base Showdown Drag Race
Herington Airport is hosting the Herington Air Base Showdown Drag Races September 21, 2024 Gates open at 10:00 am Races start at Noon to…
Goodbye Summer Party
As the days grow shorter and the sun dips lower, it’s time to say farewell to summer with a bang! Soak up the last bit of summer sun on our…
Roots & Blues Festival - The Midland Live
Join us at our second annual Roots & Blues Festival at the historic Midland Railroad Hotel & The Barn! Schedule of Events: Friday…
3rd Annual Millapalooza
The Annual Millapalooza in Beloit on Saturday, September 28, 2024 will be a day filled with activities. 9:00 starts with a car show, 10:00…
“Ich Liebe Oktoberfest!” (I love Oktoberfest!) Celebrate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest originally began in Bavaria, Germany, as an agricultural exhibition much like our modern day county fairs in Kansas. Heavily…
Heritage Day at the Dickinson County Heritage Center
46th Annual Heritage Day The annual Heritage Day Festival features living history with blacksmith and antique agriculture demonstrations…
Fall Fest 2024 - Bonfire & Flannel
Come join us in downtown Ellsworth for shopping, specials, games, entertainment, and food. This year's theme is Bonfire & Flannel…
BOOS and Brews
As dusk settles over Junction City and the crisp autumn breeze dances through the streets, open your ears to the whispers of the past. Can…
Buckets N Boards
Buckets N Boards Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00PM Presented by the Brown Grand Opera House, Inc. Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and…
South Central
Art in the Park Festival
Art in the Park, a long-standing arts and crafts show, features more than 50 juried artists, a variety of food booths, Kansas wine samples…
Arkalalah Fall Festival
Come out and celebrate the 91st annual Arkalalah Fall Festival in Arkansas City! Full Schedule | Facebook | Instagram 2023 Arkalalah Fall…
Sunflower Festival at Kansas Maze
Join us for our 6th annual Sunflower Festival at Kansas Maze! Scheduled to be open August 21 - Sept 14, 2024, (of course dependent on…
52nd Annual Walnut Valley Festival
The Walnut Valley Festival is one of the premier events in the Midwest. Attendees come from every state in the union and from many foreign…
Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair 2024
Autumn & Art is the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across the US, we celebrate the creative spirit of our…
Paranormal Cirque at Town East Square
Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES!!! Coming to Wichita, KS September 13th…
Crave Culinary Festival
This five-day festival features an artistic fusion of food and friends benefiting Mark Arts. A variety of culinary and libation workshops…
Drone Light Festival 2024
Wichita’s drone light festival returns to Exploration Place on September 20-22, 2024! Experience an unforgettable evening where technology…
Great Bend Airfest
Great Bend Airfest - September 20-22, 2024 Celebrate our rich Army Airbase history at the Great Bend Airfest – a spectacular tribute…
ICT Yoga Fest 2024
Join us for the 6th annual ICT Yoga Fest on September 20th and 21st! This two day, indoor/outdoor festival held at the Wichita Boathouse…
Great Plains Renaissance & Scottish Festival
Come one, come all as we celebrate the return of the renaissance in Wichita at the 24th Annual Fall Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish…
KWEC Butterfly Festival
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 11th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00am – 12:00pm…
Hutch Fest
Come Downtown Hutchinson for some family fun at Hutch Fest, October 4-5, 2024.
ICT Bloktoberfest 2024
With tons of activities each year including live music, a costume contest, Wichita Kicktoberfest, the Wiener Dog Olympics, carnival games…
43rd Annual Wichita Asian Festival
Immerse yourself in the Asian culture with the Wichita Asian Association’s annual Asian Festival at Century II Convention & Exhibition…
October Third Thursday in Derby
Enjoy this free, art-focused community event that features a different Derby park each month. The Third Thursday in October will be held at…
Boo at the Zoo
Bring the kids out to the annual Boo at the Zoo at the Hutchinson Zoo on October 24, 2024. For more information watch their website and…
Tallgrass Film Festival
The 22nd Annual Tallgrass Film Festival will take place October 24-27, 2024 in downtown Wichita. Please check out our website for the most…
Downtown Halloween Boo
Downtown Halloween Boo - October 26th Join us for a spooktacular Downtown Halloween Boo on October 26th! This safe alternative to…
Northeast
Dancefestopia Music & Camping Festival 2024
Dancefestopia Music & Camping Festival features six days of camping and four days of programming with 200+ artists, world-class…
Lenexa Spinach Festival
Hailed as the Spinach Capital of the World in the 1930s, Lenexa celebrates its history with a free, family-friendly event packed with food…
Lenexa Chili Challenge
This free foodie festival heats up Friday night with live music and a fireworks show. On Saturday, grab your spoon at the gate to feast on…
Wildfire Event: Prairie Crawl
As Late Summer descends, gather your people and head for the hills of LeCompton! Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs and pop-up tents…
Brew At The Zoo
Your favorite Zoo event, Brew at the Zoo is back! Try tons of local and domestic beers while partying like an animal with music, games, food…
37th Annual Ol' Marais River Run Car Show
In Lawrence, Kansas, on New Year’s Eve of 1985, five friends (Dannie Burnett, Ralph Finch, Tommy Sink, Wes Taylor, and Roger Ward) gathered…
Blocktoberfest
Blocktoberfest is a family friendly celebration sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church. It is held annually on the third Saturday in September…
Freedom Festival - Osawatomie
History comes alive at the Freedom Festival. Historical reenactors around the country come to Osawatomie to recreate the Battle of…
Muddy River Music Festival
Muddy River Music Festival a multi-band event held in the fall in Atchison, Kansas, and invites a variety of national and regional bands to…
Spring Hill Fall Festival
The Spring Hill Fall Festival is for everyone who loves a small town atmosphere! The Fall Festival is a two day festival occurring on Sept…
46th Ciderfest at Louisburg Cider Mill
Join us for our 46th annual Ciderfest at Louisburg Cider Mill! The fun takes place on September 38th and 29th, and again on October 5th and…
Fall Festival and Swap Meet
Join us September 28-29, 2024 for our Fall Festival and Swap Meet. We will be making and selling Apple Cider, Apple Butter, and Sorghum each…
Kansas Book Festival 2024
The 13th annual Kansas Book Festival will occur Saturday, September 28, 2024, hosted by the Washburn University Library. The Festival is…
Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Festival
Mark your calendar and start those engines for Saturday, September 28, 2024. Plan for a day of good music, food, and a great time in South…
Dirt Road JunkFest
Join us for a small town experience at our 8th annual Dirt Road JunkFest event! Each year we turn a small town ranch into a fall event with…
14th Annual Burning of the Scarecrow at Louisburg Cider Mill
Join Us for the 14th Annual Burning of the Scarecrow Event! Get ready for a night of excitement and tradition as we kick off our 14th Annual…
Southeast
Fall ArtWalk Festival
Experience art, food and music in Downtown Pittsburg.
Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta
This annual event is held in the Columbus Industrial Park on South Hwy 69 & Merlel Evans Drive. 15 hot air balloons will participate in…
Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival
Emporia's Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival has a new date and location this year. While still in beautiful downtown, the…
Ol' Settlers Day
Ol' Settlers Day was originally held in 1895 and has taken place periodically since. Three years ago, a group of community volunteers…
Howard Fall Homecoming Festival
The Howard Fall Homecoming Festival is an annual festival that occurs on the same date as the West Elk Schools Homecoming Football Game. It…
2024 Neewollah Festival
About Neewollah Neewollah celebration (Halloween spelled backwards) began in 1919 as an effort to provide positive activities for kids of…
Cornstock Concert on the Hill Music Festival
Enjoy a fun small town, lakeside concert experience like no other, "Cornstock", on Saturday, September 28, 2024 featuring headliner Dylan…
Dalton Defender Days 2024
Fri, Oct 4, 4:00 PM & Sat, Oct 5, 8:00 PM Join us for our annual celebration the first weekend every October in historic downtown…
21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration
21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration Location: Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, Fort Scott Community College Campus, 2108 S…
HayFest 2024
We are excited to welcome you to HayFest on the Historic Yates Center Town Square! RevitalizeYC hosts this festival in Yates Center, Kansas…
2024 Hops around town Brewfest
Hops Around Town Brewfest Join us in downtown Coffeyville at the UP Park, the second Saturday in October for brews, spirits, wine, food and…
Girard Fall Festival Homecoming
Enjoy a full day of activities starting with Carly's Run 5K at 8am, Kids Parade at 9:30am, Community Parade at 10am, Vendors, Food, Games…
2024 Neewollah Doo Dah Parade
The adults get to live it up in the Neewollah DooDah Parade. They harken back to their younger years, dressing up in some of the most…
2024 Neewollah Chili Cook-Off & Dessert Contest
Get ready to let your taste buds go wild at the highly anticipated Annual Neewollah Chili Cook-Off & Dessert Contest! Join us for a day…
2024 Neewollah Presents Elf The Musical
Christmas is coming to Neewollah and Buddy the Elf wants to see YOU at the Neewollah Musical presentation of "Elf". Production Dates and…
Trunk or Treat on Broadway
Bring your kids downtown to the best Trunk or Treat event in the City of La Cygne! Kids will walk up each side of Broadway to receive mostly…
Northwest
Oakley Fall Festival
Free festival - Saturday from 10-4. Fun activities for the whole family - yard games, inflatables, kids talent show, chalk art, pumpkin…
Girls Day Out - Fall Show
Girls Day Out, LLC is an Open house/Craft Show that is held twice a year in the fall and spring. They have crafters as well as home based…
The Graham CAAM SLAM
The Graham County Auto & Art Museum is hosting there second “Graham CAAM Slam” Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! September 6-8, 2024! Come…
Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show
Back by popular demand. Join us for the Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show - a spectacular, free family-friendly event! Hosted by the Hays…
Flatlanders Fall Festival 2024
The Flatlander Fall Festival is a 39-year Topside of Kansas event based on community hospitality, hometown pride, and spirit which has…
51st Annual Volga German Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest in Hays boasts a wide range of traditional food, music, and drink. As always the festival coincides with homecoming weekend at…
8th Annual Tri-State Mule & Draft Horse Show
One - Two - Three - Four Horse Hitches Starts at 10:00 am - All Day Event- Horse powered farming, featuring: Walking Plows, Surrey Plows…
First History Bike Tour of Nicodemus
Nicodemus to host its FIRST annual history bike tour. Mark your calendars and register for the first Nicodemus Township History Bike Tour on…
Southwest
Little World’s Fair, Kismet
Labor Day isn’t complete without a visit to Kismet’s Little World’s Fair. Located 20 miles east of Liberal on Highway 54, the community of…
International Festival
Cultural exhibitions, mouth-watering international cuisine, music, dance, and vendors from around the globe. This is more than just a…
Garden City Community Mexican Fiesta
The longest-running celebration in Garden City history invites the whole southwestern Kansas community to take part in the Mexican Fiesta…
Duck Festival & United Way Cook-Off
Duck Festival & United Way Cook-Off This festival is a fundraising event for the Liberal Chamber of Commerce. You can join in the fun at…
Fall Fest 2024
Fall Fest 2024 alongside the Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest, is a Downtown Vision event that combines fine arts and crafts, local and…
Kansas Sunflower Futurity & Derby
This is an annual Barrel Race held in Scott City, KS at the Indoor Arena. Enjoy a weekend of racing and great prize money!
Haunted Oz
Liberal, the official home of Dorothy Gale, celebrates The Wizard of Oz all year long at Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz, but it really…
Fall Festival Downtown
Food Truck Saturdays Liberal, KS Fall Festival Liberal, KS is partnering with Tortuga Brewing Company to bring you a FREE Fall Festival!…
The Liberal Culture Festival
The Liberal Culture Festival Saturday, October 19 Location: Seward County Activity Center 810 Stadium Ave, Liberal, KS 67901, USA…
Haunted Kansas Road Trip
Tour these 13 haunted sites in the Sunflower State for a chilling adventure.
Bone Chilling Kansas Adventures
Spooky season is upon us! Kansas has some bone chilling places waiting just for you.
Fall Season
Live music. Great food. Good times. Get ready to celebrate this upcoming Fall Season in Kansas!
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