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Published August 17, 2021
Our Guide to the BEST Fall Festivals!
It’s almost that time....FALL!
As the leaves begin changing color, the evenings get cooler, the pumpkins are ripening, and the apple cider flowing, there are so many reasons why Southwest Missouri is one of the best areas for fall. Our top reason...the fantastic fall festivals - from craft shows to food truck festivals - Southwest Missouri has it all!
We put together your one-stop list so you don’t miss any of them! So pack up your hoodies or cardigans, your cute fall boots and fall in love with the BEST fall festivals!
September 9-12
Sarcoxie, MO
This fall festival has it all - with food booths, carnival, parade, live music, exhibits, crafts, livestock show, contests, domino tournament, and more. There is something for the whole family!
Cost - Free
September 9,10 & 11
Seymour, MO
The 48th Annual Seymour Apple Festival is one of the biggest festivals in our area! Each year this festival brings over 15,000 people from surrounding communities! The event features 100+ craft & various vendors, FREE live entertainment, 5K run, parade, Johnny Appleseed contest, and so much more.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & get ready for a great weekend of tons of fun for all ages!!
Cost - Free
September 10 - 12
Branson, MO
Visit over 80+ craft & artisan vendors at The Shepherd of the Hills Historic Farm for our Annual Fall Craft Fair. There will be live music and food trucks PLUS the entry includes a self-tour through the Historic farm and Lil’ Pete’s Kid’s Playland, Petting Zoo, Mini Golf, Bounce Houses! Don’t miss this weekend of fun!
Cost - $5.00, Kids 12 and Under FREE
Wickman’s Annual Fall Festival
September 11-12
Springfield, MO
Don’t miss Wickman's Gardens annual celebration of fall! They will host talented artists and crafters, local food vendors, and even pony rides at this 2 day event. Saturday, September 11th from 9:00-5:00 and Sunday, September 12th from 10:00-4:00.
Cost - Free
Ozark County’s Hootin’ an Hollarin
September 16-18
Gainesville, MO
This festival is full of family fun! Crafts, food, games and demonstration booths! Entertainment includes - pie contests, parades, races, pageants, and live music! The evening closes out with square dancing to old-time live fiddle music every night from 9:00 to midnight!
Cost - Free
Marionville Applefest
September 17 & 18
Marionville, MO
The Marionville AppleFest is filled with vendors, food, pageants and an amazing parade! Spend the day as Marionville celebrates their community!
Cost - Free
Cider Days on Walnut
September 18 & 19
Springfield, MO
Cider Days is back! After a one-year hiatus, Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street returns for its 23rd year! The two-day fall festival will feature regional artists and crafters, performance stages, incredible food and, of course, delicious apple cider.
Cost - $5, Kids 10 and under FREE
7th Annual MO Food Truck Festival
September 18
Springfield, MO
Food trucks and foodies will gather this September in Springfield, Missouri for the 7th Annual Missouri Food Truck Festival & Competition. This is a one day event featuring the best gourmet food trucks, carts and trailers from around the state of Missouri and beyond. Featuring the brightest and most inspired street chefs bringing everything from Burgers, Cajun, BBQ, Tacos, Italian, Asian, Jamaican, Seafood, and sweet treats, plus live music on stage, and vendors.
Making this a one-of-a-kind day of great family fun at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO……so come hungry and stay all day!
Cost - FREE admission, FREE parking, Food & Drinks additional cost
Silver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival
September 24 - October 30
Branson, MO
Experience Silver Dollar City's Harvest Festival featuring Craft Days filled with NEW artisans each week and Pumpkins In The City by night, this glowing event with thrilling RIDES INTO THE NIGHT features thousands of illuminated pumpkins and non-frightful fun for the entire family. De-LIGHT in exploring the Woodland Hike, enjoy delicious pumpkin-flavored goodies and more!
Find ticket prices HERE
September 25 & 26
Fair Grove, MO
The Fair Grove Historical and Preservation Society organizes and hosts this HUGE annual craft fair every year! With tens of thousands of people attending and enjoying the sights, sounds and food each day. You will find hundreds of vendors with high quality hand made items, homemade crafts, antiques and goods of all kinds. Don’t miss out on the parade, live music, demonstrations and more!
Cost - Free
September 23 - 25
Stockton, MO
Don’t miss out on the Black Walnut Festival! Enjoy crafts, food, the queen contest, entertainment, and parade. Don’t miss Saturday night, one of the biggest bands in the area, Members Only, will be hitting the stage.
Cost - Free
Mountain View Pioneer Days
September 25
Mountain View, MO
Watch the antique wagon, tractor and car show and engage in a day packed full of family friendly activities including more than 100 food and crafts vendors and pioneer demonstrations.
Cost - Free
Ozark Arts & Crafts Show
October 1-3
Ozark, MO
This show has been around for more than 40 years! This event has been a meeting ground for family & friends for almost a half century! More than 250 vendors from all over the US come to the Ozarks for this event, so it’s definitely worth the visit! You will enjoy a weekend of fun, food, shopping and craftsmanship!
Cost - Free
October 2
Republic, MO
The giant pumpkins at this festival draw participants from the entire region to see the larger-than-life pumpkins! Vendors gather to show off all their fall arts and crafts and families from all over the Ozarks gather to celebrate the harvest season! The Republic Pumpkin Daze celebration has been a staple in Republic since 1992!
Cost - Free
Schofield + Gray Fall Festival and Antique Market
October 2
Fordland, MO
Come celebrate Fall at Schofield + Gray’s Fall Festival and Antique Market!
They are a small pop-up market with unique antique, vintage, garden, home decor, boutique, and gift vendors - plus food trucks, desserts, and amazing people, all nestled in at a cozy little homestead in Fordland.
Cost - $2.00, Early Bird $5.00
October 8-10
Mt. Vernon, MO
The BIGGEST fall festival in our area is held in Mt. Vernon. The festival features 450+ booths of handmade crafts, entertainment, fun for kids, food and more! This event draws nearly 90,000 visitors each year. This festival has been pleasing crowds for over 50 years and just keeps getting better!
Cost - Free
Scenic Riverways Arts & Crafts Show
October 9
Eminence, MO
This outdoor arts and crafts show features oil paintings, wood carvings, pottery, weaving and more. This event promotes and showcases the craftsmanship of Ozark artists and hobbyists. This is a one day event so don't miss it!
Cost - Free
Wilder Days - Cancelled for 2021
October 8-10
Mansfield, MO
Wilder Days is a family friendly event held every year commemorating Laura Ingalls Wil der, Carl Mays and Mansfield History.
Grape & Fall Festival
October 9
Hollister, MO
The Hollister Grape and Fall Festival returns to Downtown Hollister this October! Enjoy live entertainment, a grape stomp, a Color Me Grape 5K, petting zoo, street dance and more, all in Historic Downtown Hollister. The Color Me Grape 5K is a family friendly, fun event that kicks off the Grape & Fall Festival! The fun run begins at Hollister City Hall and ends on Historic Downing street as the festival begins.
Cost - Free
War Eagle Mill - Fall and Arts and Crafts Fair
October 14-17
War Eagle, Arkansas
This fall craft fair is held in War Eagle Valley and brings in over 125,000 visitors! The fair features 250 vendors that include handmade work! Take in the sights, sounds and aromas of the Ozarks while you enjoy handcrafted work from national artisans. It is an experience that you don’t want to miss!
Cost - Free
Taste of SOMO - Postponed for 2021
October 16
Springfield, MO
As Springfield’s premier culinary event, Taste of SoMo features the best regional restaurants, craft beer, local music, and more.
Warsaw Heritage Days
October 16-17
Warsaw, MO
Over 200 vendors of hand made crafts in Drake Harbor set up for the weekend in huge tents, on the asphalt, and on the lawn in front of the amphitheater. The food vendors include “The Gator Wagon”, “Walking Tacos”, all your traditional fair food like corn dogs and cotton candy, and this year we added an egg roll vendor, sweets and treats, and bratwursts. There is also a direct sales section of Heritage Days, where you can find anything from Avon to Tupperware, clothing and accessories, and hunting and fishing gear.
October 1-2, 9-10, 13-16 & 30
Carthage, MO
Every year, the city of Carthage proudly welcomes 80,000+ visitors to this wonderful fall celebration. The biggest day of the festival begins with the largest parade in Southwest Missouri on Saturday, October 16! The rest of the day includes a car show, antique tractor show, live music on the square, marching band festival and a carnival! There are fun events throughout the entire month that are perfect for the whole family!
Check out the list of events here!
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