Fall is the best time for festivals throughout Minnesota! Check this big list of fall festivals in Minnesota for 2025.
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 2 – 7: Inver Grove Heights – Inver Grove Heights Days
September 3 – 7: Northfield – The Defeat of Jesse James Days
September 4 – 6: Burnsville – Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster
September 5 – 7: Minneota – Boxelder Bug Days
September 5 – 7: Wayzata – James J. Hill Days
September 6: Minneapolis – Monarch Festival
September 6: Scandia – Taco Daze
September 6 – 7: Mantorville – Marigold Days
September 11 – 13: Worthington – King Turkey Day
September 12 – 13: Shafer – Shafer Days
September 13: Breckenridge – Headwaters Day
September 13: Waconia – Nickle Dickle Day
September 13: Blaine – Blaine World Fest
September 13: Hinckley – Fall Fest
September 13: Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival
September 13: Otsego – Prairie Festival & Car Show
September 19, 20 – Minnesota Oktoberfest
September 20: Henderson – Ney Nature Center Fall Festival
September 21: Richfield – Penn Fest
September 27: Crosslake – Crosslake Days
Fall Festivals in October
October 3 – 5: Fall Festival at Anoka County Fairgrounds – Anoka
October 3 – 4: Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Twin Cities Oktoberfest
October 3 – 4 and 11 – 12: New Ulm – Oktoberfest
October 4: Lake City – Johnny Appleseed Days
October 4 – 5: Stillwater – Rivertown Art Festival
October 4 – 5 and 11 – 12: Dakota County Fairgrounds – Viking Fest
October 11: Kenyon – Fall Festival
October 11 – 12: Stillwater- Harvest Festival
October 11 – 12: Red Wing – Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
October 11 – 12: Minnetrista – Gale Woods Fall Festival
October 11 – 12: Red Wing – Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
October 18 – 20: Grand Marais – Moose Madness
October 18 – 19: Mankato – Great Northern Viking Festival
October 23 – 26: Albert Lea – Oktoberween
October 25: Bloomington – Minnesota Bat Festival
October 25: Mankato – Day of the Dead Celebration
Oceober 25: Minneapolis – Pumpkin Patch at Our Lady of Peace
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