Fall season in the midwest means weekends full of small town bustle and excitement for the young at heart and old-timers alike. Festivals are a wonderful way to connect with friends and family while supporting our communities’ local economies. For more family fun this autumn, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Events in Wichita!
FALL FESTIVALS IN AUGUST
Mulvane Old Settlers Days
August 21-24
There are many events for Old Settlers goers: road race, rodeo, carnival, arts and crafts, parade, talent show, turtle races and more. If you are in the mood for good food, good entertainment, or just good company, come on down for Mulvane Old Settlers.
FALL FESTIVALS IN SEPTEMBER
Kansas State Fair
September 5-14
People from all over our great state and beyond flock to the fair in September, which kicks off on the September 5th!
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September 6
Apple Jam at Meadowlark Farm
September 6
Pick apples, welcome in fall with live music by the power-house Harrison Steele and a glass of cider.
Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair
September 12-14
Autumn & Art is an alfresco fine art show and sale featuring artists from across the United States on beautiful Bradley Fair Parkway.
Andover, KS – Greater Andover Days
September 26-28
Greater Andover Days (GAD) plays host to more than 5,000 people each year! Festival highlights include a food court, hot dog eating contest, parade, fishing clinic, car show, and a fireworks show in Central Park.
Wichita Children’s Business Fair
September 27
This one-day marketplace gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own business. From developing a brand, creating a product/service, building a marketing strategy and selling to customers – young entrepreneurs do it all!
Explore a variety of youth businesses including gourmet popcorn, homemade art, fidget toys, candles and much more.
Maize, KS – Maize Fall Festival
September 27
Join us at the Maize City Park for the Maize Fall Festival.
- Kick off Parade
- Vendor Fair
- Inflatables
- Face Painting
- Petting Zoo
- Music
- Food
- Outdoor Movie (details to come)
Free & Fun for the Whole Family. Follow Maize Fall Festival on Facebook.
Interested in sponsorships or participating in the festival? Please reach out to Tristin Terhune at [email protected].
El Dorado KS – City of Gold Festival
September 25-27
Gold Fest combines the nostalgia of the Prairie Port Festival with the fun of Frontier Western Days. Experience El Dorado is keeping our hometown traditions alive and building more each year!
Mark your calendar for the fourth weekend in September. And set it for every year! Gold Fest is full of family-friendly events Thursday through Saturday including El Dorado’s biggest party – the Gold Fest Block Party – downtown at the intersection of Central Ave. and Main St.
Wichita Asian Festival
September 27
Immerse yourself in the Asian culture with annual Asian Festival at Century II Convention & Exhibition Hall in Downtown Wichita. The festival welcomes thousands of attendees each year who are able to enjoy cultural performances, a pageant representing various ethnic backgrounds, and over 40 food and craft vendors.
Open Streets ICT on Douglas
September 28
Join us this fall for Open Streets ICT’s FREE community-building event along the iconic Douglas Avenue in Wichita, KS for a full day of biking, fun physical activities, music, dancing, yoga, and much more! All Wichitans are invited to get active, socialize, and to stop at the local Douglas Avenue businesses, restaurants, street vendors, and the five major activity hubs situated every mile along the four-mile stretch.
FALL FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER
NewMarket Square Fall Festival
October 11 | 1-3pm
Goddard, KS – Goddard Fall Festival
October 10-12
The Goddard Fall Festival is an annual event held in October each year and includes a carnival, games, vendors, great food and entertainment for all ages. The carnival and some games open Friday evening in Linear Park. The main events kick off with a parade Saturday morning along Main Street where most activities take place.
ICT Bloktoberfest
October 10 & 11 *Kid & Dog Friendly!
Wichita’s Naftzger Park will be transformed into a Biergarten featuring live music, food, games, and of course – BIER! It’s a free party for everyone! Local vendors will have food and drinks for sale. Our tap trucks will be loaded with an amazing selection of local, regional, and German beers.
Haysville, KS – Haysville Fall Festival
October 17-19
Click here for the full schedule.
Bel Aire Fall Festival
October 18
At Bel Aire Recreation- 5251 E 48th St N Bel Aire, KS 67220
Inside Bel Aire Rec
Gym: Vendor Fair
Room 1: FREE health screenings by Bel Aire Lions Club
Room 2: FREE Face Painting
10:15 a.m.: Turn in your pumpkins at the front desk to be voted on for the contest
11:30 a.m.: Costume Contest at pavilion
1:30 p.m.: Car Show Awards @ Car Show Table
2:00 p.m.: Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced
Stop inside Bel Aire Rec to do our scavenger hunt and once completed you will get a prize
Ark City, KS – Arkalalah
October 22-25
There is no place like home…or like Arkalalah! Just a short drive south promises a weekend filled with 3v3 basketball tournament, corn hole tournament, dodgeball, art exhibits, movies, music, carnival, food, and much more!
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Rose Hill Fall Festival
Oct 8-10
https://rosehillfallfestival.com/
Clearwater Ks Oct 3-4
https://clearwaterks.org/clearwater-fall-festival
Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, BBQ Contest, Chili Contest, Fishing Tournament and more!!