Missouri’s Ultimate Fall Festival Guide

It’s hard to think about cooler temperatures this week, but fall will be here before we know it. And with fall comes some of the best festivals of the year!

Whether you enjoy apple picking, corn mazes, pumpkins, or just a good old-fashioned fall celebration, there are plenty of festivals coming up across Missouri. Get those calendars out and make sure you add these Missouri fall festivals to your to-do list, because these are some of the best!

Folklife Festival - Hannibal

This two-day festival showcases talented artists, artisans, and makers from across the Midwest, offering an array of traditional and fine arts, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind creations.

Weston Applefest – Weston

This is a classic Missouri fall festival featuring all things apple! You’ll find apple-themed food, a parade, apple butter, apple dumplings, and, of course, plenty of delicious apple pie. Weston Applefest takes place October 3rd and 4th in Weston, Missouri.

Apple Butter Makin’ Days – Mount Vernon

October 9th through the 10th brings one of Missouri’s biggest and most recognizable fall festivals to Mount Vernon. Apple Butter Makin’ Days features homemade apple butter, plenty of food, live entertainment, contests, and tons of family fun.

Harvest Festival – Springfield

Head to Springfield on October 10th and 11th for the Harvest Festival. The event features fall family activities, delicious food, pumpkins, and plenty of other seasonal fun for the whole family.

Hermann Oktoberfest – Hermann

Wine and fall scenery what more do you need every weekend in October? You'll find that and more every weekend in October in Hermann.

Legends & Lanterns – St. Charles

See what historic downtown St. Charles looks like as it transforms into a spooky makeover, with costumed characters and Halloween history taking over the streets.

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