Some of the Best Eastern Iowa Fall Festivals to Check Out in 2022

Thursday, September 22nd is the first day of fall, which marks the return of fall festivals! Eastern Iowa has quite a few festivals coming up in September - here are some of the most popular:

Coggon Harvest Home

• Coggon, Iowa
• Saturday, September 10th from 7 a.m. to midnight
• Featuring donuts & coffee, a silent auction, food vendors, a parade, a kids fair, contests, a street dance, and more

Marion Oktoberfest

• Uptown Marion
• Saturday, September 17th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring 25 breweries, live music, games, competitions, and more
• Ages 21+ only
• General admission tickets are $40 and VIP tickets are $50 - purchase yours HERE

Dubuque Oktoberfest

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino
• Saturday, September 17th
• Featuring live music, family activities, food, games, wiener dog races, and more
• Admission is free with a suggested donation to Camp Albrecht Acres

Oktemberfest

• Marshalltown, Iowa
• Thursday, September 22nd through Monday, September 25th
• Featuring a parade, live music, a car show, a 5k/10k, and more

Guttenberg GermanFest

• Guttenberg, Iowa
• Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th
• Featuring food, contests, live entertainment, weiner dog races, beer, inflatables, and more

Iowa Oktoberfest

• Downtown Waterloo
• Friday, September 23rd & Saturday, September 24th
• Featuring a polka party, live entertainment, food, beer, Barktoberfest, competitions, and more
• Admission is free

Kalona Fall Festival

• Kalona, Iowa
• Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Featuring live music, pony rides, wine tasting, a bags tournament, crafts, food,
• Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 5 to 12, and free for 4 and under

Ely Fall Fest

• Ely, Iowa
• Saturday, September 24th beginning at 9 a.m.
• Featuring a vendor fair, a 5k, a car show, a kid zone, and more

Amana Oktoberfest

• Amana Colonies
• Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd
• Featuring a food tent, live music, beer, games, a brat eating competition, a parade, and more
• Admission is $10 for a one-day pass and $15 for a two-day pass

Anamosa Pumpkinfest

• Main Street in Anamosa
• Saturday, October 1st beginning at 8 a.m.
• Featuring Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off, pumpkin carving displays, a 5k, kids games, food, arts and craft vendors, car show, a parade and more

Waverly Oktoberfest

• Kohlmann Park
• Friday, October 7th & Saturday, October 8th
• Featuring live music, a beer garden, food, inflatables, competitions, a cornhole tournament, and more
• Ticket information is not yet available

Northside Oktoberfest

• Northside Neighborhood in Iowa City
• Saturday, October 8th
• Featuring Iowa City BrewFest, the Outdoor Bier Hall, entertainment, games, contests, live music, food, and more
• The Outdoor Bier Hall is general admission, but BrewFest tickets are $94 - purchase yours HERE

Scenic Drive Festival

• Historic Villages of Van Buren County (Keosauqua, Bonaparte, Bentonsport)
• Friday, October 14th through Sunday, October 16th
• Featuring arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, art shows, music, garage sales, kid's entertainment, a parade, a car and motorcycle show, food, and more