Pioneer Fall Festival

Event Details

Date	Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time	10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Nelson Pioneer Farm 2211 Nelson Lane Oskaloosa, IA 52577 see map

Step Back in Time: 60th Annual Pioneer Fall Festival

Celebrate Iowa’s rich heritage at the 60th Annual Pioneer Fall Festival, hosted by the Mahaska County Historical Society. Set against the historic backdrop of the Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum in Oskaloosa, this milestone event brings pioneer history to life with a full day of family-friendly entertainment, artisan crafts, and community traditions.

Enjoy games, crafts, a petting zoo, demonstrations, historic interpreters, community tables, and vendors throughout the day across the site. Visitors can browse goods from local artisans, savor delicious traditional food stands, watch the festival parade, and explore the historic farm grounds and museum exhibits. With activities tailored for all ages, it’s a memorable way to experience life as it was for Mahaska County’s early settlers.

More event information and updates are available on their website.

C1st is a proud sponsor of this event. 

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