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
Back to School Festival at Elderslie
August 17 | 8am-2pm
Mulvane Old Settlers Days
August 22-25
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 6-15
People from all over our great state and beyond flock to the fair in September, which kicks off on the September 6th!
Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair
September 13-15
Autumn & Art is an alfresco fine art show and sale featuring artists from across the United States on beautiful Bradley Fair Parkway.
Apple Jam at Meadowlark Farm
September 14
Pick apples, welcome in fall with live music by the power-house Grody Riggins Band and a glass of cider. Play corn hole, table games, eat at JoJoe’s food truck.
Andover, KS – Greater Andover Days
September 27-29
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 28
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 28
Hosted by the City of Maize, the fun includes a car show and parade!
October 16 – December 22
2024 Details TBD
Tickets for Wild Lights will be available at SCZ.org.
El Dorado KS – City of Gold Festival
September 21-28
El Dorado’s biggest party! From giant pumpkin races & concerts to a medallion hunt & a BBQ cook-off , you won’t want to miss it.
FALL FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER
Open Streets ICT on Douglas
October 13
Noon-5pm
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.
Goddard, KS – Goddard Fall Festival
October 11-13
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.
Haysville, KS – Haysville Fall Festival
October 18-24
Bel Aire Fall Festival
You won’t want to miss this town’s carnival, beer garden, car show, inflatables and more!
The City of Bel Aire will be holding a Fall Festival from 10am-2pm on Saturday, October 19th at the Bel Aire Recreation Center. Food Trucks, Music, Vendor Booths & Family Fun Drawings for prizes!
10:15 AM – Turn in your pumpkins at the front desk to be voted on for the contest
11:30 AM – Costume Contest at pavilion
1:30 PM – Car Show Awards @ Car show Table
2:00 PM – Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced
Ark City, KS – Arkalalah
October 23-26
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/