2025 Lake Area Fall Festivals
Each year the Lake of the Ozarks area is home to many fall festivals and with the cooler weather and the changing color of the leaves it is one of the best times to visit Lake of the Ozarks. For more information on fall festivals at Lake of the Ozarks as well as other events taking place around the Lake area please be sure to visit the www.Funlake.com events page.
Fall Food Truck Festival
September 13 & 14, 2025
Ozarks Amphitheater, Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO
Join us at Ozarks Amphitheater for the 9th Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival.
Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Local Artists, Local Musicians, Henna Art, and so much more! We can't wait for you to come out and enjoy what our festival has to offer while you check out what your community can do!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eldon Turkey Festival
September 27, 2025
Downtown Eldon, MO
The Eldon Area Chamber of Commerce host each year the Eldon Turkey Festival. Turkey Festival brings 12,000+ to downtown Eldon to experience family fun and entertainment with a parade, large variety of vendors, food trucks, carnival and more! While you are enjoying Turkey Festival you will not want to miss getting your hands on our signature Turkey Legs! Come to Eldon September 27th from 9-4PM to experience the fun of the Eldon Turkey Festival and see our beautiful town of Eldon Missouri!
Laurie Hillbilly Fair
September 26 - 28, 2025
Laurie Fairgrounds, Laurie, MO
Laurie Hillbilly Fair at the Laurie Fairgrounds September 26-27, 2025 and Car Show September 28th.
Crafts,, Food Booths, Entertainment on 2 stages, Carnival, Parade, Car Show, Hillbilly Hollow Kid's Zone.
Admission is Free; $2.00 Parking
This is a City of Laurie Event. See Website & Facebook page for complete details and times.
https://lauriemo.gov/laurie-city-fair-september-14-15/
Frank's Swap Meadowland's Fall Swapping Days
October 2 - 5, 2025
Jacob's Cave, Hwy TT, Versailles, MO
With over 36 years of growth, it is now the largest swap meet in the Midwest and boasts attendance of over 30,000 people at each event. Our vendors at Frank’s SWAP really do offer everything under the sun! Whether it’s Chickens, Antiques, Hunting, Arts & Crafts or simply Food, Family & Fun, our vendors pride themselves in selling just about anything you can imagine and some things you can’t! Swapping Days are held three times annually, in April, June and October.
Visit our website for full swapping days info.
Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival
October 4 & 5, 2025
City Square, Versailles, MO
The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 46th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival. This award-winning festival is enjoyed by thousands of festival-goers from all over the state and beyond. Activities include a parade, many vendors selling wares, lots of food booths, a car show (at Versailles City Park), fiddle contest, apple pie and much more!
Sat: 9am-5pm (Parade at 10:00 am); Sun: 9am-4pm
Osage Beach Fall Festival
October 11, 2025
Osage Beach City Park | 10am - 4pm
Get ready to join us at the 2025 Osage Beach Fall Festival!
It's bound to be a fun Fall time! There will be FREE kids activities - bounce houses, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating. Arts and crafts booths, live music, food vendors, Police, Fire, and EMS displays, and much more.
Stover Rock Island Fall Festival
October 11, 2025
Stover City Park | 9am - 4pm
Get ready for a day filled with music, fun, and excitement at the Stover Rock Island Festival! Saturday, October 11th, gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in a lineup of fantastic events. From live performances by local bands to food trucks serving up tasty treats, there's something for everyone at this festival. Indulge in mouthwatering snacks, browse through unique vendors, and let the rhythm of the music envelop you. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community. Share this post with your friends and make plans to join us at the Stover Rock Island Festival on October 11th!
Apple Butter Days and Fall Festival
October 17 & 18, 2025
Camden County Museum, Linn Creek | 9am - 4pm
Many crafters with a variety of items will highlight the Apple Butter Days and Fall Festival. Open 9 am to 4 pm both days. Craft demonstrations, quilt raffle, apple butter and apple pies available. Admission free. Chili and soup lunch available for donation.
Lake of the Ozarks Octoberfest
October 18, 2025
The Sanctuary Brewery, Osage Beach, MO | 9am
Lake of the Ozarks Oktoberfest 2025 will be on October 18. We are thrilled to host the event along with the now traditional .5K and 5K Run by FundRuns. All race proceeds will benefit Wonderland Camp again this year. This is our third year and we expect an amazing crowd, killer craft beer, traditional German food options, outdoor seating, and live music. This is a family friendly event that you just don't want to miss. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!
St. Patrick's & Mothers' Shrine Fall Festival
October 18, 2025
The National Shrine of Mary & St Patrick Parish | 11:30 am - 7pm
Fall Festival on the grounds of The National Shrine of Mary and St Patrick's Parish in Laurie on Saturday October 18th. Kick off with a parade through the town of Laurie at 11:30 and then the festival begins at 12:00 and includes games for all ages, bingo with cash prizes, local vendors and craft booths, car show, beer garden and St Patrick famous fish, burgers and brats with a live DJ to keep the dancing going! All are welcome to this community event!
