It's that magical time of year again—my favorite season: FALL! I'm all about cozy sweaters, hoodies, warm socks, campfires, apple orchards, pumpkins, pumpkin spice (everything) Fall just has a special place in my heart, and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Since I love fall so much, I tend to go all out when it comes to celebrating. And I'm not the only one—many others do too, especially through Fall Festivals. If you're in Peoria or the surrounding towns, here are some fantastic Fall Festivals (and more!) you won't want to miss!
We’ll keep updating this list as more fall festivities pop up. If you're planning a Fall Festival, let us know, and we'll be sure to add it!
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click on each event for location and additional details
| SEPTEMBER |
🍿 Manito Popcorn Festival - August 30th - September 1st
🍇 Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival - September 1st
👷 Labor Day Parade and Picnic - September 2nd
🧡 Pekin Marigold Festival - September 4th - 8th
🍂 Elmwood Fall Festival - September 6th - 8th
🍺 Havana Oktoberfest - September 6th - 8th
🍗 PAACH Kick-Off Dinner - September 7th
🍂 Fall Kick Off - Ignite Church - September 9th
🎃 Morton Pumpkin Festival - September 11th - 14th
🪘 Peoria Drum Circle - September 13th
👨👩👧👦 Family Fall Festival - September 14th
🍴 Taste of the Heights - September 19th
🍻 Peoria Oktoberfest - September 20th - 22nd
🍂 Fall at the Fairgrounds - September 21st
🧑🌾 Fall Farm Fest (North Branch Library) - September 21st
🍁 Stark County Fall Festival - September 21st - 22nd
🦁 Chinese Autumn Festival - September 22nd
🎶 Wildlife Concerts - September 27th
🥖 Autumn Market - September 26th
🛍️ Fall Fest at So Chic (Morton) - September 28th
🖼️ Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair - September 28th & 29th
October |
🌭 Hayrides and Hotdogs - October 3, 10, 17 and 24
🦊 Fox Fall Fest - October 5th
🦁 Fall Fest at the Zoo - Every Saturday in October
🪘 Peoria Drum Circle - October 11th
💐 Annual Chrysanthemum Show: Visions of Kyoto - Runs October 11 through November 3
🐺 Harvest Howl - October 18th and 19th
🍂 Youth Fall Fest at HISRA - October 25th
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