Fall is the best time for festivals throughout Minnesota! Check this big list of fall festivals in Minnesota for 2026.
Fall is a great time to spend as much time outdoors as possible. What better reason to be outside than to attend a festival near you?
From festival food, to special events, to fireworks, every community has its own way to celebrate.
Maybe you live near multiple cities or want to plan a day trip – there are so many festivals to choose from!
Our list is sorted based on the date of the festival, allowing you to follow along with your calendar.
Read on to find when there is a festival happening near your community!
Fall Festivals in September
September 4 – 7: Dassel – Red Rooster Days
September 9 – 13: Inver Grove Heights – Inver Grove Heights Days
September 9 – 13: Northfield – The Defeat of Jesse James Days
September 10 – 12: Burnsville – Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster
September 11 – 12: Osseo – Lions Roar
September 11 – 13: Kellogg – Watermelon Festival
September 11 – 13: Minneota – Boxelder Bug Days
September 11 – 13: Wayzata – James J. Hill Days
September 12: Hinckley – Fall Fest
September 12: Minneapolis – Monarch Festival
September 12: North St. Paul – Autumn Arts Festival
September 12: Otsego – Prairie Festival & Car Show
September 12: Ramsey – Happy Days Festival
September 12: St. Anthony – Field Trip Art and Nature Festival
September 12: Scandia – Taco Daze
September 12: Stillwater – Grape Stomp Festival
September 12 – 13: Mantorville – Marigold Days
September 12 – 26: Eagan – Art Block
September 17 – 20: Worthington – King Turkey Day
September 18 – 19: Bayport – Derby Days
September 18 – 19: Delano – Minnesota Oktoberfest
September 18 – 19: Shafer – Shafer Days
September 18 – 20: Excelsior – Apple Days
September 19: Breckenridge – Headwaters Day
September 19: Golden Valley – Golden Valley Festival
September 19: Henderson – Ney Nature Center Fall Festival
September 19: Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival
September 19: Waconia – Nickle Dickle Day
September 19: White Bear Township – Township Day
September 20: Richfield – Penn Fest
September 20: St. Paul – Twin Cities Veg Fest
September 24 – 26: Crosslake – Crosslake Days
Fall Festivals in October
October 2 – 3 and 9 – 10: New Ulm – Oktoberfest
October 2 – 4: Anoka – Fall Festival at Anoka County Fairgrounds
October 3: Blaine – Oktoberfest
October 3: Lake City – Johnny Appleseed Days
October 3 – 4: Minnetrista – Gale Woods Fall Fest
October 3 – 4: Stillwater – Rivertown Art Festival
October 9 – 10: Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Twin Cities Oktoberfest
October 10: Brooklyn Park – Historic Eidem Farm Fall on the Farm
October 10: Eagan – Viking Lakes Fall Fest
October 10: Kenyon – Fall Festival
October 10: Minneapolis – Owámni Falling Water Festival
October 10 – 11: Minneapolis – City of Lakes Art Fair
October 10 – 11: Red Wing – Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
October 10 – 11: Stillwater- Harvest Fest
October 10 – 11 and 17 – 18: Dakota County Fairgrounds – Viking Fest
October 13 – 14: Mankato – Great Northern Viking Festival
October 15 – 17: Grand Marais – Moose Madness
October 22 – 25 and 28 – 30: Minneapolis – Pumpkin Patch at Our Lady of Peace
October 23 – 24 and 30 – 31: Albert Lea – Oktoberween
October 31: Bloomington – Minnesota Bat Festival
October 31: Mankato – Day of the Dead Celebration
Fall Festivals in November
If you know of any other community festivals taking place throughout our state, let us know!
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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.
Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.
Stacy Jenkins says
Need small town events
Northfield or Faribault or Owatonna mn
Towns on 35S
We know they have things to do
Oct 17-19 2025
Darin says
Did you forget about the Watermelon Festival in Kellogg, Mn.?
Laura says
Thanks, Darin! We’ve added that to the list.