The 8 Best Fall Festivals In Iowa For 2023 Will Put You In The Autumnal Spirit
By Raymond Goldfield|Published September 09, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Ah, the beginning of fall. The weather is starting to cool, and the leaves are starting to change. That means it’s time for the fall fun to begin, and I always start wondering if there are any fall festivals near me. The good news is, the Hawkeye State knows how to do autumn in style. The best fall festivals in Iowa kick off in early September and continue through October, with the bulk of them taking place in late September. These include an air show, a famous arts-and-crafts festival, a pumpkin festival featuring gourds that will take your breath away, and maybe the most famous Oktoberfest event this side of Bavaria. I know I look forward to the fall season all year, and it’s looking like the best one in a while. Looking for the best fall festivals near Des Moines? Wondering if there are any fall events near Cedar Rapids? Look no further!
We think these are some of the best fall festivals in Iowa – which are you looking forward to this year? Let us know in the comments section! If you’re looking for other ways to celebrate the kickoff of the season, why not take a fall foliage bike ride? Make sure you’re decked out in fall clothing when you head to your next autumn event!
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