2025 Faribault Fall Festival

The Faribault Fall Festival is back! Get ready to celebrate autumn with a full day of family fun on Saturday, October 4th.

This year's festival is packed with activities, including the classic Chili Competition and Bar Crawl, a new vendor and business market, kids' activities, and a special Fire Safety Event presented by the Faribault Fire Department.

Whether you're looking to show off your chili skills, promote your business to new customers, or just be a part of the downtown energy, we have a spot for you. Check out the different ways your business can get involved below and sign up today!
 

FARIBAULT FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES

Can you walk a mile in uncomfortable shoes? Join Ruth’s House on Saturday, October 4 in downtown Faribault for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes – a pledge walk to raise awareness of domestic violence.  Form a team, raise pledges, and show your support.

• Sign up for the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes!

CHILDREN’S RAFFLE

Tickets are just $10 for Ruth’s House Children’s Raffle! Prizes include a custom-built playhouse, swing set, bike, arts & crafts table, play kitchen, and a family game night basket. All proceeds  support children’s programs at Ruth’s House.

• Purchase Raffle Tickets here!

Chili Contest

Calling all local restaurants, chefs, businesses, and public figures! Put your best chili to the test at the Faribault Fall Festival. Compete for a $250 grand prize for the best chili and a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth. This is a public-voted event, so be sure to bring your A-game! Beans provided by Faribault Foods*

• Sign up for the Chili Contest here!

Vendor & Business Market

Showcase your business to the community at the Faribault Fall Festival! We are seeking vendors and businesses to set up booths and sell goods, share information, or promote your services. This is a great opportunity to connect with hundreds of local residents and festival-goers.

• Sign up for the Vendor & Business Market here!

Camo Crawl

Get ready to get your camo on! The Camo Crawl is a themed bar crawl happening in the evening after the kids' events wind down. We're inviting downtown bars to participate in this fun event. It's a great way to attract new customers and be a part of the festival's exciting atmosphere.

• Sign up to participate in the Camo Crawl here!

Downtown Business Participation

We're inviting all downtown businesses to participate by reserving a booth space on Central Ave. or by participating in other activities, such as Trick or Treating and Kids' Activities. This is a great way to draw foot traffic into your store and celebrate with the community.

• Sign up for Downtown Business Participation here!