Rock Falls' Fall and Fantasy Festival
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026 • 10:00am - 6:00pm
East 11th Street and Avenue D, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Step into a world of knights, bards, vendors and fantasy entertainment during the Fall and Fantasy Festival, Sept. 26–27 at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.
Fantasy meets fall at the Fall and Fantasy Festival, Sept. 26–27, 2026, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.
This immersive pop-up Renaissance faire transforms the park into a lively fantasy world filled with wandering knights, bards, bustling vendors, and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can explore the marketplace, encounter colorful characters and performers, and enjoy a weekend where medieval merriment meets the magic of autumn.
The festival runs from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. both days and promises its biggest year yet, with more performers, more vendors and plenty of surprises still to be announced.
Grab your cloak, gather your fellow adventurers and head to Rock Falls for a fall weekend with a fantastical twist!
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