# Festivals in Marshalltown 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Marshalltown

- **Event Name**: 40th Annual Oktemberfest
  - **Description**: It's Marshalltown's annual fall festival filled with activities for all ages! We kick off Thursday with Kids' Night, followed by a fan favorite car show and the Hype on Friday. The beloved 5k and pancake breakfast have returned to help you get ready for t
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/40th-annual-oktemberfest/200030597155342
  - **Venue**: Marshalltown, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Workshops, Entertainment, Kids
- **Event Name**: Holiday Stroll
  - **Description**: Holiday Stroll is Marshalltown’s signature downtown tradition, drawing thousands for an evening filled with lights, music, local shopping, food, and family fun. From the Festival of Trees and Christmas Craft Village to live entertainment, Santa’s Workshop
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/holiday-stroll/200029567989826
  - **Venue**: Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community
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  - **Categories**: holiday, festivals, workshops, art, fine-arts, christmas, shopping, parades
- **Event Name**: Oktemberfest 5K Run & Walk
  - **Description**: Join us Saturday morning before the grand parade at 7:00 am for the return of the 5K run/walk. 

To register, sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=212977 

Bib and swag pickup will be Friday, September 25th from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm or Satur
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/oktemberfest-5k-run-and-walk/200030597155748
  - **Venue**: 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915, United States
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  - **Categories**: marathons, sports, parades
- **Event Name**: Chili Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Chili Cook-Off heats up downtown Marshalltown with a friendly competition among local chefs, restaurants, and hobby cooks. Attendees can sample chili, vote for their favorites, and enjoy music, drinks, and crisp fall weather downtown.

Chili Cook-Off will
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/chili-cook-off/200029556497134
  - **Venue**: 34 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158
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  - **Categories**: contests, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Pride in the Park 2027
  - **Description**: Save the Date! 🏳️‍🌈 Pride in the Park 2027, brought to you by Marshalltown LGBTQ+, is coming back for another year! Get ready for a day of celebration, community, and fun. More details to TBA!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 10 2027 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jul 10 2027 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/pride-in-the-park-2027/200030554907429
  - **Venue**: West End Park
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  - **Categories**: lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: 7th Annual Harvest Festival Vendor & Craft Show
  - **Description**: This is going to be a great event and we look forward to seeing you!
For application to be a vendor please message me or email vendorevents4@gmail.com
NOTE: if you see anyone except me claiming to be accepting vendor for this event please report them as s
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/7th-annual-harvest-festival-vendor-and-craft-show/200030495356441
  - **Venue**: Veterans Memorial Coliseum 20 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4939, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, harvest-festival, pumpkin-patch

## Trending Events in Marshalltown

- **Event Name**: Wolfe Ranch Harvest Hoedown
  - **Description**: Come on out to the Wolfe Ranch Harvest Hoedown! We’re celebrating fall at the Ranch, and we’d love to have you join us!*Live music with Trevor Parrish*Food truck *Kids games *BYOB 
  - **Venue**: Wolfe Ranch of Quakerdale
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- **Event Name**: 40th Annual Oktemberfest
  - **Description**: It's Marshalltown's annual fall festival filled with activities for all ages! We kick off Thursday with Kids' Night, followed by a fan favorite car show and the Hype on Friday. The beloved 5k and pancake breakfast have returned to help you get ready for t
  - **Venue**: Marshalltown, Iowa
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- **Event Name**: Harvest Market featuring Not Quite Brothers
  - **Description**: 13th Street District Harvest Market 2026 will feature 30+ unique vendors, food trucks, and live musical performances featuring Not Quite Brothers in West End Park Pavilion Main Stage as well as an acoustic stage with a line-up of regional performers. 

Th
  - **Venue**: 220 N 13th St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-5412, United States
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- **Event Name**: Live & Local: Jordan Beem
  - **Description**: Jordan Beem will perform at the Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater at Grimes Farm on Thursday, September 10 from 6:00-8:00pm. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors--the Ann C. Keyser Trust and supportive members of the Friend
  - **Venue**: Grimes Farm and Conservation Center
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- **Event Name**: Holiday Stroll
  - **Description**: Holiday Stroll is Marshalltown’s signature downtown tradition, drawing thousands for an evening filled with lights, music, local shopping, food, and family fun. From the Festival of Trees and Christmas Craft Village to live entertainment, Santa’s Workshop
  - **Venue**: Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community
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- **Event Name**: Sock Hop Social
  - **Description**: Sock Hop Social turns downtown Marshalltown into a retro-inspired party filled with ice cream trucks, sweet treats, vintage music, and fun for all ages. Families can enjoy lawn games, food vendors, and classic 1950s-inspired entertainment while spending t
  - **Venue**: 34 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158
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- **Event Name**: Oktemberfest 5K Run & Walk
  - **Description**: Join us Saturday morning before the grand parade at 7:00 am for the return of the 5K run/walk. 

To register, sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=212977 

Bib and swag pickup will be Friday, September 25th from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm or Satur
  - **Venue**: 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915, United States
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- **Event Name**: 🌠SOLD OUT 💫🧂🌿🪻♥️ ✨An Enchanted Evening of Practical Magic✨
  - **Description**: In honor of the upcoming release of Practical Magic 2, join us for an Exclusive Ladies enchanted evening inspired by timeless magic, unforgettable friendships & cozy witchy charm. 

September 12, 5:30-8:30PM
🎟️$44.00 Ticket Purchase is Required to Res
  - **Venue**: 2125B Three Bridges Rd, Marshalltown, IA
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- **Event Name**: Park Apocalypse - Zombie Run 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to run for your life in the ultimate Park Apocalypse - Zombie Run 2026 at the Grimes Farm!About this EventThe Park Apocalypse has begun, and Grimes Farm will be infested with Zombies on October 10, 2026. Put on
  - **Venue**: Grimes Farm and Conservation Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Marshalltown?
  - **A:** 40th Annual Oktemberfest (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marshalltown, Iowa), Holiday Stroll (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community), Oktemberfest 5K Run & Walk (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 am at 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915, United States), Chili Cook-Off (Wed Oct 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at 34 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158), Pride in the Park 2027 (Sat Jul 10 2027 at 02:00 pm at West End Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Marshalltown in September 2026?
  - **A:** 40th Annual Oktemberfest (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marshalltown, Iowa), Oktemberfest 5K Run & Walk (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 am at 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Marshalltown?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown?
  - **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 Marshalltown?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Marshalltown include Marshalltown, Iowa, Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community, 1 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4915, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Marshalltown?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Marshalltown include Oktemberfest-Iowa's Best Family Fall Festival, Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community, Marshalltown Lgbtq+.
- **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 Marshalltown?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Marshalltown.

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