Iowa hosts 57 fall fairs and festivals from September through November 2026, including Guthrie County Fair, Tipton Makers Market and Cedar Rapids End of Summer Farmers Market. Autumn is prime fair season here — harvest fairs, agricultural shows, apple and pumpkin festivals, and the last big country fairs of the year.
Highest-rated fall events in Iowa
- Des Moines Fall Reptile Show — Des Moines · Nov 15 · 5★ (151 reviews)
- Clarinda Craft Carnival — Clarinda · Oct 17 · 5★ (3 reviews)
- Des Moines Reptile Show — Des Moines · Sep 27 · 5★ (2 reviews)
- Pella Craft and Vendor Fair — Pella · Nov 14 · 4.9★ (29 reviews)
- Des Moines Fall Flea Market — Des Moines · Oct 3–4 · 4.8★ (460 reviews)
September (26)
- Guthrie County Fair — Guthrie Center · Sep 3–6 · 4.5★ (109 reviews)
- Tipton Makers Market — Tipton · Sep 4–5
- Cedar Rapids End of Summer Farmers Market — Cedar Rapids · Sep 5 · 4.6★ (234 reviews)
- Milford Labor Day Antique Flea Market — Milford · Sep 5–7 · 4.4★ (246 reviews)
- Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire — Des Moines · Sep 5–6 · 4.3★ (595 reviews)
- Washington Fall Craft Fair — Washington · Sep 5 · 4.5★ (95 reviews)
- The Hometown Craft and Vendor Show — Delmar · Sep 6 · 3.9★ (54 reviews)
- Dubuque Outdoor Night Market — Dubuque · Sep 10 · 4.5★ (115 reviews)
- Clay County Fair — Spencer · Sep 12–20 · 4.6★ (1,099 reviews)
- Des Moines End of Summer Flea Market — Des Moines · Sep 12–13 · 4.4★ (293 reviews)
- Fort Dodge End of Summer Flea Market — Fort Dodge · Sep 12–13 · 4.3★ (222 reviews)
- Red Barn Home and Craft Show — Jefferson · Sep 12 · 4.4★ (45 reviews)
…and 14 more — see all September events.
October (16)
- What Cheer Flea Market — What Cheer · Oct 1–4 · 4.6★ (517 reviews)
- Des Moines Fall Flea Market — Des Moines · Oct 3–4 · 4.8★ (460 reviews)
- Dubuque Fall Night Market — Dubuque · Oct 8 · 3.9★ (2,932 reviews)
- Adel Fall Vintage and Made Fair — Adel · Oct 10
- Council Bluffs Fall Arts and Crafts Show — Council Bluffs · Oct 10–11 · 4.4★ (1,833 reviews)
- Fort Dodge Fall Flea Market — Fort Dodge · Oct 10–11
- McGregor Fall Arts and Crafts Festival — McGregor · Oct 10 · 4.8★ (4 reviews)
- Charles Fall Craft and Vendor Shopping Show — Charles City · Oct 17 · 4.8★ (25 reviews)
- Clarinda Craft Carnival — Clarinda · Oct 17 · 5★ (3 reviews)
- Independence Fall Craft and Vendor Show — Independence · Oct 17 · 4.1★ (79 reviews)
- Algona Autumnfest Vendor and Craft Show — Algona · Oct 24 · 4.6★ (83 reviews)
- Coralville Fall Shopping Event — Coralville · Oct 24–25 · 4.4★ (7,878 reviews)
…and 4 more — see all October events.
November (15)
- Des Moines Holiday Boutique — Des Moines · Nov 6–8 · 2.6★ (9 reviews)
- Des Moines Autumn Flea Market — Des Moines · Nov 7–8 · 4.7★ (222 reviews)
- New Hampton Fall into the Holidays Show — New Hampton · Nov 7
- Des Moines Holiday Arts and Crafts Show — Des Moines · Nov 13–15 · 4.5★ (63 reviews)
- Waverly Fall Vintage Flea Market — Waverly · Nov 13–14
- Fort Dodge Holiday Flea Market — Fort Dodge · Nov 14–15
- Hampton Fall Into The Holiday Show — Hampton · Nov 14 · 4.5★ (129 reviews)
- Pella Craft and Vendor Fair — Pella · Nov 14 · 4.9★ (29 reviews)
- Des Moines Fall Reptile Show — Des Moines · Nov 15 · 5★ (151 reviews)
- Spencer Holiday Show — Spencer · Nov 20–22 · 4.6★ (197 reviews)
- Mason City Holiday Show — Mason City · Nov 21–22 · 4.4★ (279 reviews)
- Ottumwa Holiday Craft and Vendor Market — Ottumwa · Nov 21
…and 3 more — see all November events.
Frequently asked questions
How many fall festivals are in Iowa?
57 fall fairs and festivals take place across Iowa from September through November 2026.
What is the best fall fair in Iowa?
By Google reviews, Des Moines Fall Reptile Show in Des Moines is among the best-rated, holding a 5★ rating from 151 reviews.
