🎠 Carnivals, Fairs & Festivals
Celebrate the seasons with vibrant festivals, county fairs, and pop-up carnivals around the Quad Cities. Great for foodies, families, and fun-seekers!
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QC Haunted Forest
QC Haunted Forest is a mile-long outdoor horror walk-through in Port Byron, IL. Guests begin with a hayrack ride from an 8,000 sq ft lodge, then proceed through an unlit forest on uneven terrain while encountering live actors, props, bonfires, food, drinks, a full bar, and indoor games. Open Friday and Saturday nights in October, with general admission at $20 and group rates ($15/ticket for parties of 5+). Requires hiking-appropriate shoes.
Wilson's Orchard & Farm – Iowa City
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is a scenic seasonal destination just outside Iowa City offering U-pick apples, pumpkins, and strawberries, plus hayrack rides, live music events, cider tastings, and family-friendly fall festivals. The farm includes a ciderhouse, bakery, and sprawling hillside orchard — perfect for relaxing day trips and photo opportunities.
Colony Acres
Colony Acres is a seasonal family farm and fall attraction located in North Liberty, Iowa. Known for its corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, and activity zones for kids, the farm also offers food trucks, special events, and plenty of photo ops across its scenic rural grounds. A perfect destination for autumn fun, Colony Acres blends outdoor play with classic Iowa farm charm.
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