> Destination guides to the best fairs and festivals in America — starting with the iconic Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, South Dakota.

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# Festival & Fair Guides

Destination guides to the best fairs and festivals in America — starting with the iconic Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, South Dakota.

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Guides

### [Corn Palace Festival 2026: What to Expect This Year](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival-2026/)

A 2026 preview of the Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, SD: late-August timing, the new corn mural theme, carnival and grandstand tradition, and planning tips.

Jun 2, 2026

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Guides

### [Texas Rodeos & Festivals: A First-Timer's Guide](https://cornpalacefestival.com/texas-rodeos-festivals/)

A first-timer's guide to Texas rodeos and festivals: Houston, the State Fair of Texas, SXSW and ACL in Austin, plus rodeo etiquette and timing tips.

Mar 28, 2026

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Guides

### [2026 Music Festival Calendar: Dates You Need to Know](https://cornpalacefestival.com/2026-festival-calendar/)

A month-by-month look at major US music festivals in 2026 — Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, ACL, EDC and more. Confirm exact dates officially.

Jan 9, 2026

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Guides

### [Holiday Lights & Winter Festivals Worth the Trip](https://cornpalacefestival.com/winter-festivals-usa/)

From ice festivals and holiday markets to New Orleans Mardi Gras, here are the winter and holiday festivals across the US worth planning a trip around.

Nov 12, 2025

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Guides

### [Fall Harvest Festivals Across America](https://cornpalacefestival.com/fall-harvest-festivals/)

A guide to fall harvest festivals across America: pumpkin festivals, Oktoberfests, apple festivals, and corn celebrations, with what to expect each autumn.

Sep 14, 2025

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Guides

### [Midwest Summer Festivals You Can't Miss](https://cornpalacefestival.com/midwest-summer-festivals/)

From Lollapalooza and Summerfest to state fairs and the Corn Palace Festival, here are the Midwest summer festivals worth planning a road trip around.

Jun 22, 2025

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Guides

### [Iowa State Fair: Dates, Tickets & Must-See Attractions](https://cornpalacefestival.com/iowa-state-fair-guide/)

Your guide to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines — August timing, the Butter Cow, food on a stick, grandstand concerts, livestock shows, and family tips.

May 8, 2025

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Guides

### [The Best State Fairs in America (2025 Guide)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/best-state-fairs/)

A guide to the best state fairs in America — Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, Ohio and more. What makes each notable, typical timing, fair food culture, and grandstand acts.

Apr 28, 2025

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Guides

### [South Dakota Road Trip: Corn Palace, Badlands & Black Hills](https://cornpalacefestival.com/south-dakota-road-trip/)

Plan the ultimate South Dakota road trip along I-90 — from the Corn Palace in Mitchell to the Badlands, Wall Drug, Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and Sturgis.

Apr 15, 2025

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Guides

### [The Corn Palace Festival: A Complete Guide to Mitchell's Iconic Event](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival/)

Everything you need to know about the Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, SD — free admission, carnival rides, grandstand concerts, and how to plan your visit.

Mar 12, 2025