# Festivals in Carbondale, PA 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Carbondale, Pennsylvania 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Carbondale. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Carbondale, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Carbondale listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: Scarecrow Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the fourth annual Carbondale Scarecrow Festival! Peruse downtown Carbondale and tour all the incredible scarecrows displayed at participating businesses. There will be a variety of family activities offered in Memorial Park throughout the day,
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/scarecrow-festival/200030576367336
  - **Venue**: 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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- **Event Name**: Pumpkin Painting
  - **Description**: Stop by during the Scarecrow Festival to paint your own pumpkin! Registration required. Sponsored by The Wright Center for Community Health. https://lclshome.org/event/pumpkin-painting/
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/pumpkin-painting/200030737809230
  - **Venue**: 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Festivals, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Greater Carbondale YMCA Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Our annual Fall Festival is Sunday, September 27th from 12-4pm.  Come enjoy a day of activities, vendors, pumpkin painting, our cookie walk, live music, and so much more!  
The FREE community event is open to the public. 
Save the date today!
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/greater-carbondale-ymca-fall-festival/200030152218220
  - **Venue**: 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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- **Event Name**: Carbondalien Festival 2026
  - **Description**: In 1974 a UFO reportedly fell from the sky in Carbondale, PA into the Silt Pond! While several explanations have been offered, the mystery of this sighting has become a key part of Carbondale’s Culture.

Join us on November 6th & 7th, 2026, to celebra
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/carbondalien-festival-2026/200029731506148
  - **Venue**: 1 N Main St, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Greater Carbondale YMCA Christmas Festival
  - **Description**: Save the date for our 17th Annual Greater Carbondale YMCA Christmas Festival!
4:00pm-8:00pm at the Greater Carbondale YMCA

*Pictures with Santa
*Over 200 baskets for raffle
*Kids games
*Open Swim
*Bounce Houses
*Frosty School
*Refreshments 
*Christmas Sc
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/17th-annual-greater-carbondale-ymca-christmas-festival/200030737789438
  - **Venue**: 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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  - **Categories**: festivals, christmas, kids, workshops, pictures-with-santa

## Trending Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: 2026 Homecoming Music Street Festival
  - **Description**: The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University shut down The Strip for an all-night celebration on Friday, October 16.About this EventThe City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, and friends are going fo
  - **Venue**: Hangar 9
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- **Event Name**: SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival
  - **Description**: 🚨🎶 LET’S SHUT DOWN THE STRIP! 🎶🚨

🐾 SIU HOMECOMING IS TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN CARBONDALE! 🐾

📅 Friday, October 16
📍 The Strip | Illinois Avenue, Carbondale
⏰ 3 PM–MIDNIGHT
🎟️ FREE!

The 3rd Annual SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival is back! 🔥 Illinois Aven
  - **Venue**: S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States
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- **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Off the Rails Concert Series // Kyle Tuttle Band // Chris Housman
  - **Description**: The return of the Off the Rails Concert Series, bringing five unforgettable nights of free live music to downtown Carbondale from August through October 2026.

For the first time in the series' history, our concerts will take place on the Robbie Stokes Me
  - **Venue**: 200 S Washington St, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
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- **Event Name**: SIU Alumni 2026 Homecoming Tailgate
  - **Description**: Join the Association and Carbondale in the '80s and '90s Group for tailgating three hours before SIU vs Illinois State at Saluki Stadium.About this EventIt's time to celebrate 75 years of the Dawg! The SIU Alumni Associat
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Arkansauce
  - **Description**: If you were at Hangar 9 for their debut, you already know.

Arkansauce absolutely blew the roof off the place last time they were here, playing to an unbelievable crowd. We’ve had constant requests to bring them back, so we’re hyped to announce they are r
  - **Venue**: 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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- **Event Name**: Illinois State Redbirds at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Chiddy Bang in Carbondale
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Chiddy Bang Live at Hangar 9 on Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Chiddy Bang is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Opposite of Adults, Mind Your
  - **Venue**: Hangar 9
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Scarecrow Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407), Pumpkin Painting (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407), Greater Carbondale YMCA Fall Festival (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407), Carbondalien Festival 2026 (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1 N Main St, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407), 17th Annual Greater Carbondale YMCA Christmas Festival (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm at 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carbondale today September 27, 2026?
  - **A:** Greater Carbondale YMCA Fall Festival (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carbondale this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Greater Carbondale YMCA Fall Festival (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carbondale in September 2026?
  - **A:** Greater Carbondale YMCA Fall Festival (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Carbondale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Carbondale include 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407, 82 north main st, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407, 1 N Main St, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carbondale include Carbondale Public Library, Greater Carbondale Ymca, Carbondalien Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Carbondale.

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