Discover Iowa’s Top Fall Festivals: Your Guide to Autumn Adventures

I'll say it! I think the best time of year here in the Hawkeye State is definitely the fall. The temperature is perfect, leaves are changing color, and there are always so many fun and festive things to do!

If you're planning out your October already, make sure to check out this list of some exciting events during this time in Eastern Iowa!

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Nothing says autumn in Iowa like a fun fall fest! And this state is chock full of them!

Here is a full list of some of the biggest and best fall festivals in Iowa, that everyone has to check out at some point!

Apple & Pumpkin Fest at Wills Family Orchard

Location: Adel, Iowa

Dates: September 28th and 29th & October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th

Bass Farms Fall Festival

Location: Mount Vernon, Iowa

Dates: September 28th, 29th & October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th

Deal's Orchard Fall Festival 

Location: Jefferson, Iowa

Dates: October 12th - October 13th (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

Oktoberfest Des Moines

Location: Lauridsen Amphitheater Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa

Dates: September 27th and September 28th

This is one of the state's largest Oktoberfest celebrations!

2024 Ely Fall Fest

Location: Ely, Iowa

Dates: September 22nd and September 28th (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Location: Camp Foster in Okoboji, Iowa

Dates: October 19th (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

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