It’s the season for small-town fall festivals in the Wichita area. Last year, every small town had to do their best to make a good call, which meant most of them didn’t happen. So, too, this year is proving to be a challenge for fall festival organizers working with shortages (especially in carnival availability) and shorter timeframes within which to plan.
The good news is that, so far, many or most fall festivals near Wichita look like they’re going forward!
Let’s dive in and see which fall festivals are still planned, which ones are still making decisions, and which will have to wait until next year.
Normally each year, Kansas small-town fall festivals start happening as early as August, and they’re in full swing by September and October.
Community festivals 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. Carnival rides, if they have them, almost always cost extra.
Without a doubt, there will be changes even to the festivals that are still going ahead this year.
You might want to bookmark this page or share it, because we’ll be adding to it as we get more information. Read on to see all the fun fall festivals near Wichita we know of, and whether they’re on or off for 2021.

Rose Hill Fall Festival
Keep checking back because we will be adding more news about fall festivals as we hear it.
2021 Kansas Fall Festivals
Here is where we’ll update you on the status of this year’s fall festivals as we find out about them!
Quick reminder: As we always say with outdoor events, be sure to double-check the schedule at the festival website or Facebook page before you head out. We’ve included links whenever possible to make this easy for you. You know how unpredictable our Kansas weather can be sometimes!
Please note: Since plans can change on short notice, be sure to use the links in each post to double-check all events before you go.
Bonus: Summer Festivals in Wichita!
July 8-11, 2021 Sand Creek Summer Daze in Newton is a four-day festival with live entertainment, outdoor movie night, fishing derby, barbecue competition, human foosball, car show, kids activity area, and more.
August Fall Festivals around Wichita
Aug. 6-8, 2021 Country Threshing Days in Goessel, KS. Admission is $5 at the gate; children 11 and younger get in free. An old-fashioned country threshing demonstration, engine and tractor show.
August 20-22, 2021 Mulvane Old Settlers Days is on for 2021. There may be some changes, but the event usually includes a hot rod show, carnival, arts and crafts, parade, talent show, turtle races and more. MOS buttons are sold at many Mulvane-area businesses.
August 20-21 Mount Hope Prairie Festival 2021 Includes a rodeo, lots of family-friendly activities, and concludes with a fireworks show!
August 28 Yoder Heritage Day features a variety of free family fun, including pancake and sausage breakfast with donations suggested, vendors, entertainment, tractor pull, kids pedal pull, fireworks and other activities.
September Fall Festivals
September 2-4 ICT Fest continues its tradition of great local music across Wichita. This year, the concerts will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday at City Skate Park, from 2-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Naftzger Park. All ages are welcome, and the event is FREE.
September 4-6 Atlanta, KS Labor Day Celebration generally features lots of activities and events, like a parade, FREE concert, fun tournaments, party at the ball fields, car show, a beer garden, BBQ lunch, and tons more to do that Labor Day weekend. This year’s theme is Atlanta Rising.
September 10-12 Avenue Art Days in Wichita’s Douglas Design District turns murals into an interactive family event. Come find your favorite!
September 11 Burden Dayz is typically held the second Saturday of September in Burden, KS; however, that particular festival is no more. In its place this year will be a 9/11 tribute in the rodeo arena (info here) that starts at 8 p.m. Plans to date include an F16 flyover, a VFW Honor Guard, and rodeo action. Admission is $10 for adults, kids 7-12 $5, and kids 6 and under are free. Military and first responders are free.
The rest of the town intends to get involved as well, including a parade, a police-sponsored luncheon a, car show, and some great contests to raise money for local charities. Go early and spend the day!
September 12 Orie’s Garlic Fest is an annual food festival that pays homage to—what else? Garlic! It’s a celebration for more than just your tongue as local artisans roll out their handcrafted items as well—but don’t leave without trying some chocolate garlic ice cream. Come hungry and leave with food, recipes, knowledge, and photos. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Brickyard.
September 15-19, 2021 The Walnut Valley Festival is a celebration of acoustic music, especially bluegrass. It is affectionately known as “Winfield” throughout the world and attracts top artists from around the country, as well as a host of local and regional musicians. Here’s our article about the event.
September 17-18 Maize Fall Festival, Maize City Park, 401 S. Khedive, includes parade, vendors, and live music by the Adam Capps Band. The carnival begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and reopens with the parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. More information online
September 17-18 Colwich Heritage Festival is scheduled to happen this year and will include a rodeo on Friday night, big chili cook-off, turtle race and frog jump (seriously!), fishing derby, kiddie caravan parade, and a patriotic main parade starting off at Wichita and Colorado streets. More info
September 17-19 Sedgwick Fall Festival in the town of Sedgwick, KS, is on for 2021 after a year’s hiatus.
September 18 Kechi Kite Festival is FREE fall event and loads of fun. Bring your own kite or get a personalized recommendation from my friends Mark & Susan at Wings of the Wind Kites and Toys. (They’ll be there with a booth at the event.) The 2021 event will be held on city property near Oliver and the entrance ramp to 254, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m., so you’ll have time to take in a second festival this weekend! Info here on Facebook
September 18 Wichita Festival of the Arts in Central Riverside Park is FREE to shop and includes music, artists’ booths, food trucks, caretaker talks at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit, and more. Event planners expect more than 50 local vendors on-site.
September 24-25, 2021 Valley Center Fall Festival is on for this year (yay!) at 200 W. Main St. in Valley Center. It’s open Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. Expect a midway, craft vendors, food trucks, and plenty of live music. Admission is FREE.
September 24-26 Clearwater KS Fall Festival 2021 planning is in the works for this annual fall festival in Kansas. In addition to carnival rides and live music, the town has a photo contest, chili contest, fishing tournament, corn hole tournament, car show, 3 on 3 basketball, and a ducky dash on tap. Hours are 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.
September 25-26, 2021 Great Plains RenFest. It’s the ultimate costume party for knights and knaves who want to celebrate a Scottish Highland weekend.
September 30 Taste of Newton, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the 500-800 blocks of Main Street in Newton, includes food vendors, entertainment, free bike valet and free entry. This event kicks off the Bethel College Fall Festival.
October Fall Festivals
October 1-3, 2021 Goddard Fall Festival is back with a Roaring ’20s theme this year.
October 1-3 Bethel College Fall Festival continues the fun in Newton with entertainment, including dance, music, jazz and martial arts, free entry, fees for some events.
October 2 Wamego OZtoberFest 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Wamego revolves around a “Wizard of Oz” theme, with a street festival, beer and wine garden, street dance, indoor-outdoor marketplace, fun for children, costume contests, car show, BBQ cook-off and even a Toto lookalike competition. Plan to stay for the 7 p.m. showing of The Wizard of Oz synced to Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon soundtrack. Entry is FREE with fees for some activities, 511 Lincoln St., Wamego 66547, information is on Wamego OZtoberFest website.
October 2 Winfield Art in the Park will again be held at Island Park (200 Main St.) in Winfield from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. You can look forward to FREE children’s art activities, live demonstrations, and wine tasting.
October 2-3 Frederic Remington Festival in Whitewater includes 5K run/walk, car show, kids’ pedal tractor pull, ATV rodeo, vendors, book sale, handprint sign, parade, archery, art show, chess tournament and a strong man competition to see who can heave a hay bale the highest. Free entry, with fees for some activities, information is online.
October 8-9 Mosey over to Wichita’s Union Station this weekend—it’s been transformed into a giant biergarten for Bloktoberfest. The event is family friendly—you can bring Fido, too—but there are fees to participate in Friday night’s beer sampling.
October 8-10 Rose Hill Fall Festival Rose Hill’s largest annual celebration! Rose Hill Fall Festival includes a car show, Run for the Roses 5k race, craft show, fishing derby, corn hole competition, chili cookoff, petting zoo, a money in the hay game for kids, community picnic and other fun. In previous years, entry for most activities is $2 festival button; kids 12 and younger enter for free. Keep an eye on The Rose Hill Fall Festival Facebook page for this year’s pricing.
October 9 Halstead Brick Street Arts & Crafts Festival features traditional fall festival activities including live music, food vendors, and kids activities in addition to a fine arts and crafts fair. Event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Halstead, KS 67056. Admission is free, information is here on Facebook.
October 9 Geuda Fest is back this year for its 20th annual celebration. This event wasn’t announced until late August, so look for updated information on Facebook.
October 14-17, 2021 Greater Andover Days (GAD) is moving forward with its fall celebration. This year’s festival is a little later in the year than usual, but that means the game between Andover and Andover Central can be a part!
October 15-17 Haysville Fall Festival, Festivities include a parade, booths, food vendors, kids activities, beer garden, car show, inflatables and carnival. Festival buttons are usually $3 per person. Extra fees apply for some activities. The festival is in Riggs Park on Sarah Lane. Information is online.
October 16 Bel Aire KS Fall Festival is scheduled, with a car show, petting zoo, and live music among the activities on the docket.
October 20-24 Tallgrass Film Festival will have limited capacity, and masks will be required indoors for everyone, including fully vaccinated patrons. Among the film features: Shrek, Leadbelly, The Room, and God Save the Wings.
October 21-24, 2021 Conway Springs Fall Festival will have a fall/Halloween theme this year with fun kid-friendly and family-friendly activities, including an escape room and movie nights. Sneak peek of events on Facebook here.
October 23, 2021 Park City Fall Fest from 2-4 p.m. in Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic Park, Park City, Kansas. Enjoy a fall fun afternoon in Park City with food trucks, ponies, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, costume contest, s’mores and more! Free
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Just preparing for next year! These dates have already been announced:
2022 Kansas Fall Festivals
August 19-20, 2022 Mount Hope Prairie Festival
October 8, 2022 Bethel College Fall Festival (proposed)
Arkalalah https://arkalalah.com/
89th Annual Fall Festival in Arkansas City Oct 27th-30th.
Craft show, Carnival, Fun Runs, Cornhole tournaments,S Street games, DodgeBallalah, concessions and parades.
We have a Fall Fest in Kingman September 27-28. Is there a way to get it added to this list?
Yes, absolutely! You can email me the details.
Haysville Fall Festival
Friday, October 18, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Thanks! We’re adding more every day, and we DEFINITELY want to include Haysville.
Colwich Heritage Festival is Sept 22, but has moved to Memorial Park on 53rd St. Parade starts at Colorado & Wichita Streets. Facebook pages are: Colwich Heritage Festival 2018 and Colwich Community Foundation
Oh, thank you for the information!
As a newcomer to the area, your site is a great way for us to get to know the various communities and events.We hope to take advantage of the multiple events you list. We appreciate you taking the time to bring us entertainment opportunities!
Tony, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know that you find the site useful! Thank you so much. You really made my day. 🙂
Friends of El Dorado Lake are sponsoring their Second Annual Halloween Family Fun Night on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Walnut River Beach Area. $5.00 per person, kids 3 and under free. Hay Rack Rides, Camp fires, Hot dogs, Witches Brew, S’mores, Live music and movies, Face Painting, Trick or Treat for candy. (Vehicle Permit Required)
Thanks, Debbie! Did you get my reply to your email? I’ll send it again just in case!
Kiowa has their annual celebration in the park on Labor Day with a free ham and bean feed, bingo, kids games, horse shoes, morning run, car show, sand volleyball, swim, citywide garage sale, church food booths, ice cream, cake walk, musical talent show, craft booths, etc. It’s a full weekend of activities!
First of all, a big thank you for this site. We love it.
I also wanted to mention that Zenda, KS is having a 130th Anniversary celebration on September 2nd.
Conway Springs, KS will have their annual Fall Fest on the weekend of September 23 & 24th.
Thanks, Karla! I never knew there WAS a Zenda, KS until your comment. That’s a big anniversary! Thanks for the info about Conway Springs fall festival too. I’ll be sure to add it!
Please add the Tallgrass Film Festival, running now through Oct 16 in venues around Wichita. Featuring 191 films from 33 countries over 5 days in venues throughout the city, the Festival includes appearances by guest filmmakers, free educational events, parties, awards and more. Discover and share with a community that shares your passion for stories and voices from around the world. Learn more at
http://www.stubbornlyindependent.com. Thank you!
Hi Sam, thanks for the suggestion! This particular list is for small-town fall festivals, so that’s the only reason Tallgrass Film Festival isn’t on it. I have an article dedicated solely to the film festival, and it’s also in my big roundup of fairs, festivals, parades, and other big events in Wichita, here: https://wichitaonthecheap.com/festivals/
Carolyn, I want to say thank you for this site!
I have just stumbled across this gem, it will help with ideas for some outings for my seniors!!
Oh, absolutely. There are lots of great community events that are perfect for seniors. I’m glad it’s helpful. Be sure to let me know if there’s anything more I can do to help.
Hi,
Could you please add Wamego, KS on October 6-8th will hold its annual OZtoberFest to celebrate all things Wizard of OZ. Vendors, children’s activities, special guests, beer/wine garden, two entertainment stages, street dance and more!
Sounds like fun! I just added it! 🙂
Not a ‘fall fest’ but we have a Holiday Shopping Expo coming up at Sedgwick Plaza Retirement Community on November 18, 2016 10am-4pm
Find us on Facebook for more details!
Steampunkesque Mulvane Festival October 14-16th.
Colwich is having their fall festival on September 26 with a color run!!
Oil Hill Elementary in El Dorado, Kansas will hold the 4th annual Arts and Craft Expo on November 7 from 8:00-3:00. Along with the 50+ booths, we will have breakfast, Bingo and a kids craft room where kids can work on fun art projects while you shop. The address is 2700 west 6th and is easy to find. If coming form Wichita, you get off the turn pike and turn left. The school is just around the curve. For more information call 321-9515 and ask for Jonna Garbee
Thanks! I’ll add this to the list of holiday events. You’re the first for the year! 🙂
Whitewater Fall Festival – Friday through Sunday, October 2-4, 2015. Celebrating 125 years!! 5K Run, Book Sale, Car Show, Quilt Show, Parade, Melodrama, Family Movie, Turtle Races, Chili Cook-off, Community Church Service, Antique Tractor Pull, & Much More! Head over to http://www.fallfest.whitewaterks.com/ for a complete listing!
Thank you for the information! I’ll get it added!
Derby is having their BBQ festival in two weeks. http://www.derbyweb.com/BBQ
That sounds yummy! I’ll add it to the list.
Need to take out Derby, it’s over
They’re all clearly dated, so we’ll just leave it in there. That way, if they do this same event next year we have it ready to update. 🙂
Can you tell me if you know of a website that is compiling a list of local trunk or treats or church activities for halloween/fall celebrations? Thank you!
What a nice idea. Maybe I can do that here. Have you heard of one? (I know of one, but maybe I can find more.)
trunk or treats wichita ks 2015
http://www.ymcawichita.org/calendar/trunk-or-treat
http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=activities&p=/trunkortreat/trunk_or_treat/
http://www.aldersgatechurch.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=26101&mast=Events&PG=Events&CID=257342
http://www.placestogoinwichita.com/events/580098-Trunk-Or-Treat/
http://www.placestogoinwichita.com/events/580110-Trunk-or-Treat/
https://roundtown.com/event/10999662/TRUNK-OR-TREAT-2015-Wichita-KS
Thanks for the links, Brenna! I’ll be sure to check them out and add them to the list of Trick-or-Treating events in Wichita next month.
Maranatha Worship Center (MWC)
888 S. Webb Rd
Wichita KS 67207
Free Community Halloween Party!
Hay ride, trunk or treat, candy apples, face painting, smores and games!
Clearwater is having a Fall Festival on October 20-23.
Ooh, thank you! I’ll add it as soon as I can!