Rochester MN Guide to Fall Festivals & Events

by Rochester LocalAugust 22, 2026August 29, 2026

Fall is *here*, so grab your pumpkin spice lattes and check out our guide to fall festivals and events in the Rochester MN area! Bookmark and come back as we shift from September to October and into November…we anticipate a growing variety of events to choose from! Click on the Month image below to jump to that month’s list of events.

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SEPTEMBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

September 24, 2026

3:00 pm Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

4:00 pm Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival | Winona, MN

September 25, 2026

8:00 am Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

8:00 am Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival | Winona, MN

September 26, 2026

8:00 am Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

8:00 am Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival | Winona, MN

10:00 am Family Fun Day | History Center of Olmsted County

12:00 pm Oktoberfest! | Little Thistle Brewing

1:00 pm Harvest Fest | Salem Glen Winery

September 27, 2026

11:00 am Oktoberfest USA | La Crosse

2:00 pm Wine and Line | Salem Glen Winery

September 30, 2026

3:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Farmers Markets’ Midweek Market | Peace Plaza

OCTOBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

October 2, 2026

3:00 pm 18th Annual Fair Trade Market | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

October 3, 2026

Autumn Trail | Preston, MN

8:00 am Big Island Rendezvous & Festival | Albert Lea

9:00 am 18th Annual Fair Trade Market | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

10:00 am Johnny Appleseed Days | Lake City

12:00 pm Apple Jam | Blossom Hill Orchard Farm

1:00 pm Apple Jam Festival | Blossom Hill Orchard

2:00 pm Fall Fest & Harvest Market | LTS Brewing Company

October 4, 2026

8:00 am Big Island Rendezvous & Festival | Albert Lea

10:00 am 18th Annual Fair Trade Market | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

2:00 pm The Great Fall Get-Together | Evangel United Methodist

October 6, 2026

10:00 am Fall Colors Wagon Ride | Chester Woods Park

5:00 pm FREE Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat | Momentum Behavior Services

October 10, 2026

8:30 am Rochester’s Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques & More | RCTC

10:00 am Red Wing Arts Festival | Downtown Red Wing

October 11, 2026

10:00 am Red Wing Arts Festival | Downtown Red Wing

4:00 pm Fall-LA-Palooza | Century High School

October 15, 2026

1:00 pm Fall Fest 2026 | History Center of Olmsted County

October 24, 2026

11:00 am Ridgefest 2026 | Autumn Ridge Church

NOVEMBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

November 7, 2026

10:00 am Feast! Local | Mayo Civic Center

November 8, 2026

8:00 am Turkey Trails Run | Soldier’s Field Memorial Park

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September 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

September 12 @ 5:00 am - 9:30 pm

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September 15 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

September 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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September 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

September 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

September 22 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

September 26 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

September 27 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

September 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

October 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

October 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Be sure to check out our guide to Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches & More!

SEPTEMBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

September 2, 2026

September 5, 2026

September 9, 2026

September 12, 2026

September 16, 2026

September 19, 2026

September 20, 2026

September 23, 2026

September 24, 2026

September 25, 2026

September 26, 2026

September 27, 2026

September 30, 2026

OCTOBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

October 2, 2026

October 3, 2026

October 4, 2026

October 6, 2026

October 10, 2026

October 11, 2026

October 15, 2026

October 24, 2026

NOVEMBER FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

November 7, 2026

November 8, 2026

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