Clear Lake Harvest Festival
Fall festival · Clear Lake · Iowa
Main Avenue in Clear Lake closes to traffic for one October Saturday of wine and beer samples, a farmers market, hayrides, and a grape stomp, with the lake itself a short walk away once the crowds thin out. The 2026 festival runs October 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Plan your visit
Saturday, Oct 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Main Avenue
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14
Color builds from October 3 · mostly bare by November 2
Sampled at Clear Lake Harvest Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (381 m) rather than a regional average.
Iowa is sampled at 30 weather points, then moved 2 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 6 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Clear Lake Harvest Festival
Good color holds through about October 21, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of Iowa. At 1,250 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
You will find it at Clear Lake, IA, in Iowa.
Clear Lake Harvest Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Clear Lake Harvest Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 3. Saturday, Oct 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Main Avenue. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Clear Lake Harvest Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around October 3 and is mostly bare by November 2.
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