Autumn in Iowa offers a chance to enjoy crisp air, cool nights and gorgeous fall color in addition to warm hospitality and charming small towns. Plan a trip today to one of these autumn events.

Fall Festivals

Celebrate autumn’s arrival at these vibrant fall festivals filled with charm.

Scenic Drive Festival, Villages of Van Buren


September 20: Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, Akron

September 26-27: Kalona Fall Festival, Kalona

September 27: Exira Fall Festival, Exira

September 27: Last Call Before Fall, Algona

September 21 & 27: Ely Fall Festival, Ely

October 4: Harvest Festival, Clear Lake

October 5: Adair County Fall Fest, Greenfield

October 10-12: Scenic Drive Festival, Villages of Van Buren

October 18: Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival, Spirit Lake
 

Oktoberfests

Experience the joy of Oktoberfest through traditional polka, hearty fare and festive beer gardens.

Amana Colonies Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest, Amana Colonies

September 13: Dubuque Oktoberfest, Dubuque

September 20: Northside Oktoberfest, Iowa City

September 25-28: Oktemberfest, Marshalltown

September 17: Oktoberfest, Manning

September 26-27: Oktoberfest, Des Moines

September 26-27: Iowa Oktoberfest, Waterloo

September 27: University of Okoboji Oktoberfest, Arnolds Park

October 3-4: Oktoberfest, Waverly

October 2-5: Oktoberfest, Amana Colonies
 

Apple & Pumpkin Celebrations

Experience fall's signature flavors at festivals showing off Iowa’s bounty of fresh apples and pumpkins.

Anamosa Pumpkinfest and Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Anamosa

September 13: Apfelfest, Amana Colonies

September 27: Applefest + Medicine Shows + Baseball, Urbandale

October 4: Anamosa Pumpkinfest and Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Anamosa