Itās the season for small-town fall festivals in the Wichita area. Some happen as early as August, and by September and October, they’re in full swing!
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.
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’ve found!
Rose Hill Fall Festival
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!
October Fall Festivals
October 4-5 Goddard Fall Festival Includes a parade 10:30 a.m. October 5 on Main Street, entertainment, games, carnival, food, vendor booths & other fun. Most activities are on Main Street. Information is online
October 5 Winfield Art in the Park Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Island Park on North Main Street in Winfield 67156. Information is online
October 5 Wamego OZtoberFest 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Wamego revolves around “Wizard of Oz” with a street festival, beer and wine garden, street dance, indoor-outdoor marketplace, fun for children, costume contests, car show, BBQ cook off & other fun, entry is free with fees for some activities, 511 Lincoln St., Wamego 66547, information is on Wamego OZtoberFest website
October 5-6 Remington Festival in Whitewater, KS includes 5K run/walk, car show, kids’ pedal tractor pull, ATV rodeo, vendors, book sale, handprint sign, parade 11 a.m. October 5 on Main Street, archery, art show, dodgeball tournament, kids tractor pull, turtle races, free entry with fees for some activities,information is online
October 10 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 & free entry
October 10-13 Bethel College Fall Festival continues the fun in Newton with entertainment, including dance, music, jazz & martial arts, free entry, fees for some events
October 11-12 Geuda Fest features horseshoe tournament, parade 1 p.m. October 12, fireworks show, dance, cornhole tournament & other fun, free entry, fees for some activities, information on Facebook
October 12 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 online
October 11-13 Rose Hill Fall Festival Rose Hillās largest annual celebration! Rose Hill Fall Festival includes a car show, Run for the Roses, Parade on Rose Hill Road, craft show, fishing derby, beer garden with music, chili cookoff, petting zoo, cornhole tourament, community picnic & other fun. Entry for most activities is $2 festival button. Kids 12 and younger enter for free
October 18 -19 Maize Fall Festival, Maize City Park, 401 S. Khedive, includes parade October 19, vendors & car show, information online
October 18-20 Haysville Fall Festival, Festivities include a parade 9 a.m. October 19, booths, food vendors, kids activities, beer garden, car show, inflatables & carnival. Festival buttons are $3 per person. Extra fees apply for some activities. The festival is in Riggs Park on Sarah Lane. Information is online
October 19 Bel Aire Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes a car show, face painting, pony rides, free health screenings, vendors, and trunk-or-treating. Free admission.
October 26 Red Brick Harvest Festival in Augusta, includes trick or treating & other activities for youngsters, free family movie & chili competition, information online
Keep checking back because we will be adding lots more fall festivals to our list!
August Fall Festivals around Wichita
August 16-18 Mulvane Old Settlers Days includes a rod show, carnival, arts and crafts, parade, talent show, turtle races and more. MOS buttons are sold at many Mulvane-area businesses.
August 17 Mount Hope PRIDE Prairie Festival is bursting with small-town pride. The fun includes a 5K, car show, parade, blacksmith demonstrations, food trucks, vendor/craft event, kid activities (games, inflatables, face painting), pedal pulls, horseshoe tournament, turtle races, cow pattie bingo, BBQ cookoff/peopleās choice judging, ATV barrel race, bull mania, and fireworks – all for the cost of a $5 button.
August 24 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, information on Facebook
August 31 ā September 2 Atlanta, Kansas Labor Day Celebration features lots of activities and events in downtown Atlanta. Includes live entertainment and BBQ & ice cream social with suggested donation August 31
September Fall Festivals
September 1 & 2 Atlanta, Kansas Labor Day Celebration features lots of activities and events in downtown Atlanta. Includes softball tournament September 1. Kid’s Parade at 10 a.m. and main parade 10:30 a.m. September 2 on Main Street, Other events include car show, watermelon feed, horseshoes & quilt & craft show. Events are downtown Atlanta and in the park on Omnia Street. Fees for some activities
September 14 Burden Dayz includes games, bounces houses, parade on Main Street at 11 a.m., live music, beer garden, vendors & other fun, Burden City Park, 503 W. Fourth Street, Entertainment includes The Student Loans 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Deer Revival 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Adam Capps 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information online
September 18 ā 22 Walnut Valley Festival Music festival in Winfield with live bluegrass and other acoustic style performances all weekend. Ticket prices vary, from $5 kidsā tickets to $100 for the whole five days, with early purchase discounts offered until August 24 purchased on phone or online, or until September 17 purchased at the gate, read our article
September 19-21 Clearwater Fall Festival, includes entertainment, food, art & craft fair, BBQ feast, bounce houses, carnival rides, car show & other fun. Admission is a $5 button or wristband, available for purchases at businesses in town.
September 20 & 21 Valley Center Fall Festival Includes parade, rides, fair foods, live entertainment, craft vendors & other festivities
September 21 Kechi Kite Festival is a unique fall festival with kite-flying for watching & participating 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the open area off Anderson and Losh Lane. Entry is free. Information on Facebook.
September 21 2019 Colwich Heritage Festival will begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day with a parade, car show, free fishing derby, vendor fair, cornhole and sand volleyball tournaments, and more. You can find out more on Facebook
September 26-29 Conway Springs Fall Festival September 28 features a wide away of events, including a parade at 11 a.m., car show, entertainment, food vendors, games and fireworks. A carnival with rides is September 26-29. Other events include a Taco Feed September 27, with food for purchase. Most events are in the city park off Spring Avenue and Eighth Street. Buttons for entry are available for purchase, usually $3 to $5. Carnival rides are a separate fee. Information is online
September 26-29 Greater Andover Days Food, fun, and fireworks. Events include entertainment, KidFest, parade, pet show, fireworks, business expo and craft fair, ice cream social, carnival & concert with fireworks. Entry is a button for $3 at local businesses or $5 on site. Kids ages 5 and younger enter for free. Carnival rides are extra. Central Park is at 1607 E. Central Ave.
September 28 & 29 Sedgwick Fall Festival, includes parade, which rolls along on Fourth Street, Commercial & Sixth, is September 28 at 10 a.m, with registration at 9 a.m. at the school. Other fun features include a street dance, games, inflatables, car show, community BBQ & carnival rides Most festivities around the park at 401 N. Franklin. Wristbands, which are $5, are required for some activities. Information on Facebook or website
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. š
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! š
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! š
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. š
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!