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Nothing brings the local community together better than a big party and the upcoming fall festivals and fairs are just the ticket! The cooler weather brings opportunities for countless outdoor family activities and vendor markets this fall. Our community is beaming with excitement to welcome autumn celebrations with open, flannel bearing, arms!

Let’s explore together all of the action-packed festivals, fairs, and block parties that are in-store this fall. From hayrides and rodeos to carnivals and concerts, there is something for everyone to love.

Normally each year, Kansas’ small-town fall festivals and fairs start happening as early as August, and they’re in full swing by September and October.

Community events like these always promise good old-fashioned (and cheap) family fun. Most include parades, games for kids, live music, and food vendors. Some require a button purchase for a nominal fee, but some are free. All proceeds typically go to supporting the local economy and community so everyone wins!

As more events pop up we will let you know as soon as we do. That being said, without a doubt, there will be changes and additions to this list. I encourage you to bookmark this page or share it, to stay in the know. Read on to see our list of all of the fun fall festivals near Wichita for 2024.

 Fall Festivals & Events in & around Wichita 2024

August Fall Festivals near Wichita 

Mount Hope Prairie Festival

• Date:
  • Sunday, August 11, 2024
  • Friday, August 16, 2024
  • Saturday, August 17, 2024
• Location: Mount Hope, KS (Roughly 30 min from Wichita)
• Includes a rodeo, a car show, a parade, lots of family-friendly activities, and concludes with a fireworks show! 
• Admisison: A button is required
• Visit the Mount Hope Pride’s website 

Yoder Heritage Day

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Location: Yode, KS ( Roughly 40 min from Wichita)
• This fall festival features a variety of free family fun, including pancake and sausage breakfast with suggested donations, vendors, live entertainment, tractor pull, kids pedal pull, fireworks, and other activities.
• Yoder Heritage Day

Atlanta KS Labor Day Celebration

• August 31, September 1-2, 2024
• Atlanta, KS (Roughly 1 hour from Wichita)
• This event generally features lots of activities and events such as a parade, FREE concert, fun tournaments, party at the ball fields, car show, a beer garden, BBQ lunch, and tons more. 
• Atlanta, KS Facebook Page 

September Fall Festivals

Kansas State Fair

• Date: September 6 – 15, 2024
• Location: Hutchinson, KS (Roughly 50 min from Wichita)
• The State Fair is always a favorite for many. There is a reason this event is deeply rooted in Kansas history, as nearly 150 years of tradition have molded this celebration into more than just a simple fair, but a world-class event. From headliner concerts to competitive exhibits and a complete carnival – there is a long list of entertainment throughout the week. 
• Click HERE for the list of  Discount Days and Sponsored days.
• Click HERE for Carnival Days and Deals.
• Click HERE for the Music and Free Entertainment.
• Click HERE to learn about Dillions Dollar Day.

Burden Dayz

• Date: September 14, 2024
• Location: Burden, KS (Roughly 1 hour from Wichita)
• Spend the day in Burden, Kansas, and experience a “small town” darn good time. This event includes a parade down Main Street, live music, car show with tons of action at their city park. End the night under the stars with the crowd favorite, The Burden PRCA Rodeo.
• Burden Dayz Facebook Page

Kingman Cessna Fest Fall Festival

• Date: September 21, 2024
• Time: Activities all day and into the evening
• Location: About 45 minutes west of Wichita in Kingman, Kansas
• FREE admission
• After nine or so years, the Kingman Fall Festival is being rebranded as the Kingman Cessna Fest, presumably to highlight their motto that Kingman is “A Great Place to Land.” (Pretty cool.) Includes a craft fair, fun run, street dance, and more activities.
• Kingman Chamber website here

Hillsboro Arts & Craft Fair

• Date: September 21, 2024
•  Time: 9 am – 4 pm (rain or shine)
• Location: Downtown Hillsborow (50 min North of Wichita)
• Each year, exhibitors from across the nation are selected by a committee of judges and invited to bring their handcrafted products to Hillsboro for its nationally recognized craft show. These experts come from each coast to display and sell their handiwork and one-of-a-kind creations.
• Local food and hometown hospitality add flavor to this already spectacular event. There’s something for every palate, everything from Hillsboro’s famous smoked sausage, zwieback and bierocks to kettle corn, roasted almonds, fresh-squeezed lemonade and funnel cakes.
• Hillsborough Art & Craft website

The City of Gold Festival 

• September 21- 28, 2024
• El Dorado, KS (Roughly 30 min from Wichita)
• This is El Dorado’s coolest party. This event has it all! Events include arts and crafts, food vendors, kids activities, music, and more! This is a big block party in Downtown El Dorado. 
• Get your buttons and join in the fun! Buttons are $8
• City of Gold Festival Website

Conway Springs Fall Festival

• Date: September 28, 2024
• Location: Conway Spring, KS (roughly 30 min from Wichita)
• About: I’ll be decked out for fall this year with fun, kid-friendly and family-friendly activities such as a parade, craft fair, and games. 
• Price: Free to attend
• Conway Springs Fall Fest

Greater Andover Days 

• Date: September 27 – 29, 2024
• Location: Andover, KS (Roughly 15 min from Wichita)
• About: This festival includes a carnival, food court, beer garden, fireworks, kids fest, parade and so much more. This is a personal favorite of our families. 
• Price: Buttons or wristbands. Early bird prices. Read the full article below.
• Greater Andove Days Full Article

Kechi Fall Fair

• Date: September 28, 2024
• Time: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Small town fall fun at Kechi City Hall with live music, vendor fair, food/drink trucks, cake walk, and more fun and games.
• Price: New buttons are $3, or you can use your summer button for entry.
• Info here.

October Fall Festivals 

Udall, KS Fall Festival

• October 4-6, 2024
• Time: Starts with opening night on Friday, then Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Location: Udall City Park
• Food trucks, craft vendors bounce houses, cornhole tournament, parade, pet show, pie eating contest and more. Live band Saturday night.
• Info on Facebook

Wamego OZtoberFest

• Date: October 5, 2024
• Location: In downtown Wamego, KS (roughly 2 hours and 20 min from Wichita) 
• About: The event revolves around a “Wizard of Oz” theme. This event involves a street festival, beer and wine garden, and a variety of activities, including our OZ Costume Contest, Toto look-a-like contest, an Indoor/Outdoor OZ Market, Classic Car Show, Munchkinland, Auntie Em’s Boutique, Munchkin Junction and more!
• OztoberFest Facebook Page

Halstead Brick Street Arts & Crafts Festival

• Date: October 12, 2024
• Location: This event takes place on Main Street in Halstead, KS 67056 (Roughly 35 min from Wichita)
• This event features traditional fall festival activities, including live music, food vendors, and kids’ activities, as well as a fine arts and crafts fair.
• Admission is FREE!
• Halstead Brick Street Arts & Crafts Festival Facebook

Haysville Fall Festival

• Date: October 18 – 20, 2024
• Location: Riggs Park on Sarah Lane in Haysville, KS (roughly 18 min from Wichita)
• Festivities include a parade, booths, food vendors, kids activities, a car show, a carnival, and a medallion hunt. Festival buttons are usually $3 per person. Extra fees apply for some activities. 
• Read our full article about the Haysville Fall Festival

Bel Aire Fall Festsival

• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: Bel Aire Rec Center at 5251 E. 48th St. N, Wichita, KS 67220
• Free admission, free health screenings, vendor fair, kids’ activities, food vendors, car show, music, and more. More info

Douglass Frontier Day

• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Douglass Township Community Building
• Lots of fun events including a parade, carnival games, beer garden and food trucks, touch-a-truck, petting zoo, ice cream social, and more! More info

Arkalalah

• Date: October 23-26, 2024
• Location: Ark City, Kansas (Roughly 1 hour from Wichita)
• About: They will have all of your favorite activities like fireworks, a parade of lights, a carnival, a craft show, concessions, a cornhole tournament, a pancake feed, and lots more.
• Arkalalah Website

Park City Fall Festival

• Saturday, October 26, 2024
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Hap McLean Park, 1198 E. 69th St. N., Park City KS
• The city will have a fun fall event for families with a costume contest, pony rides, bonfire, s’mores, pumpkin decorating, kids games, and more.