Well, it finally happened; the Midwest has started to cool down. Isn’t it wonderful? Now that the feeling of fall is officially in the air, it is time to make plans to take in the changing colors, breath in the crispness of the air, and attend these 11 unique Kansas fall festivals:
- Walnut Valley Festival (Winfield)
Walnut Valley Festival Facebook Fall kicks off THIS WEEK at the Walnut Valley Festival, which runs September 14-18th and features world-class music and contests.
- Clearwater Fall Festival (Clearwater)
Clearwater Fall Festival Facebook Another fun family event that takes place this weekend (September 15-18th) is that of the Clearwater Fall Festival! Make a trip to Clearwater for carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, and even a parade.
- Oktoberfest (Hays)
German Capital of Kansas I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy Oktoberfest once or twice (or four times) during my college career at FHSU… what’s not to love about beer, yummy German food, beer, vendors, and beer?! (Oktoberfest takes place September 30th.)
- OZtoberfest (Wamego)
OZtoberFest Facebook Not to be confused with Oktoberfest, OZtoberfest is a one-day (October 1st) event celebrating all things Wizard of Oz with special screenings, fun family activities in Munchkinland, and even Uncle Henry’s Farmers Market.
- Cornstock - Anderson County Corn Festival (Garnett)
Anderson County Corn Festival, Inc. Facebook This year’s Cornstock Music Festival (September 24th) features Montgomery Gentry… need we say more?
- Overland Park Fall Festival (Overland Park)
City of Overland Park Another fun event taking place on September 24th is that of the Overland Park Fall Festival. Bring the entire family for a day full of music, food trucks, classic car show, and other fun surprises.
- Goddard Fall Festival (Goddard)
Goddard Fall Festival Facebook On September 30th and October 1st, the Goddard Fall Festival will be honoring its “Hometown Heroes” with parades, contests, and unique vendors. We’ll see you there!
- Shawnee Scarecrow Festival (Shawnee)
Twitter/The Shawnee Dispatch There is no better way to get into the fall spirit than by attending the Shawnee Scarecrow Festival (October 1st), which not only houses several festival favorites, but fun seasonal displays as well.
- Autumn in the Grove (Lansing)
City of Lansing Pick some pumpkins, enjoy local artists, or watch the magic show and you will agree that Autumn is a lot more fun in the Grove! (The Lansing Fall Festival takes place October 8th.)
- Lyndon Fall Festival (Lyndon)
Lyndon Pride Facebook It only takes one visit to the City of Lyndon’s Fall Festival to see why the nearly 2,000 residents have so much pride in their community. (This year’s festival takes place October 1st.)
- Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival (Mound City)
Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival Facebook Since 1971, the Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival has been pulling out all the stops in terms of promoting local vendors and artisans – and this year’s festivities (October 8th & 9th) guarantee to be no exception!
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Walnut Valley Festival Facebook
Fall kicks off THIS WEEK at the Walnut Valley Festival, which runs September 14-18th and features world-class music and contests.
Clearwater Fall Festival Facebook
Another fun family event that takes place this weekend (September 15-18th) is that of the Clearwater Fall Festival! Make a trip to Clearwater for carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, and even a parade.
German Capital of Kansas
I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy Oktoberfest once or twice (or four times) during my college career at FHSU… what’s not to love about beer, yummy German food, beer, vendors, and beer?! (Oktoberfest takes place September 30th.)
OZtoberFest Facebook
Not to be confused with Oktoberfest, OZtoberfest is a one-day (October 1st) event celebrating all things Wizard of Oz with special screenings, fun family activities in Munchkinland, and even Uncle Henry’s Farmers Market.
Anderson County Corn Festival, Inc. Facebook
This year’s Cornstock Music Festival (September 24th) features Montgomery Gentry… need we say more?
City of Overland Park
Another fun event taking place on September 24th is that of the Overland Park Fall Festival. Bring the entire family for a day full of music, food trucks, classic car show, and other fun surprises.
Goddard Fall Festival Facebook
On September 30th and October 1st, the Goddard Fall Festival will be honoring its “Hometown Heroes” with parades, contests, and unique vendors. We’ll see you there!
Twitter/The Shawnee Dispatch
There is no better way to get into the fall spirit than by attending the Shawnee Scarecrow Festival (October 1st), which not only houses several festival favorites, but fun seasonal displays as well.
City of Lansing
Pick some pumpkins, enjoy local artists, or watch the magic show and you will agree that Autumn is a lot more fun in the Grove! (The Lansing Fall Festival takes place October 8th.)
Lyndon Pride Facebook
It only takes one visit to the City of Lyndon’s Fall Festival to see why the nearly 2,000 residents have so much pride in their community. (This year’s festival takes place October 1st.)
Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival Facebook
Since 1971, the Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival has been pulling out all the stops in terms of promoting local vendors and artisans – and this year’s festivities (October 8th & 9th) guarantee to be no exception!
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