Fall Into Fun at
Columbus Fall Fest 2026
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Come Meet Your Neighbors at this Amazing Community Event!
Thank you to our sponsors, Columbus Fall Fest wouldn't be possible without your generous contributions and support!
Schedule of Events
Friday: September 18, 2026
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN
Racing starts at 6 p.m.
Saturday: September 19, 2026
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Columbus City Park, City Hall & Community Center
Meet Our Exhibitors!
Exhibitors will be located in the Exhibit Area in front of City Hall from 11 AM to 4 PM.
- Anoka County Master Gardeners
- Anoka County Sheriff's Office
- Can Do Canines Assistance Dog
- Connexus Energy
- Crossroads Church
- Davey Tree Expert Co.
- Lakes Center
- Lion's Environment Committee
- Minnesota Aging Pathways
- Minnesota Hearing Foundation
- Minesota Lion's Diabetes Foundation
- Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
- Muddy Paws Play & Stay
- Scandis Marine Lions
- Sunrise River Watershed Management Org.
- Waldoch Crafts Inc.
Demos & Educational Activities
All demonstrations will be located on the City Hall Campus.
- 11 AM: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - K9 Demonstration
- 11:30 AM & 1 PM: Connexus Energy - Safe Around Power Lines
- 12-12:30: Kids Bingo
- 1 PM: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - Drone Demo
- 1:30 PM: Tree Planting
- 2 PM: Forest Lake Fire Deptartment - Extrication Demonstration
- 2:30 PM: Boy Scouts - Flag Retiring Ceremony
- All Day: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - Kids Fingerprinting Activity
Kids & Family Fun
FUN FOR ALL AGES:
- 9 AM: Columbus Car Show - Registration begins, it is FREE to participate
- 11 AM: Cornhole Tournament (Reg @10 AM)
- 11 AM - 4 PM: Forest Lake Fire Department Open House
- 2 PM - 5:30 PM: Rockin' Holleywoods- Beer Garden Stage
- All Day: Lions Raffles, Craft Show/Vendors in the Fire Hall.
FOR THE KIDS
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Wacky Hair (by Crossroads Church)
- 11-2 PM: Face Painting
- 12 PM - 12:30 PM: Kids Bingo (ages 6-12)
- All Day: Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Kids Games, & Ninja Anywhere.
What's on the Menu?
- Lion's Food Court in the Community Center: Roast Beef, Polish Sausage, Hot Dogs, Mini Donuts, Chips, Water, Soda, & Coffee
- Lion's Concessions: Popcorn
- Lion's Beer Garden: Serving Beer, Seltzers, and Bloody Mary's.
- Food Trucks - Scoops Ice Cream & Eggroll Queen in the Park.
Sunday: September 20, 2026 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Columbus City Park & Community Center
Lions Pancake Breakfast in the Community Center - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Proceeds for the Pancake Breakfast will go to the food shelf.
Worship in the Park - 10 a.m.
Join us for worship (and live music) in the City Park led by Crossroads Evangelical Church. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. After worship cross the street for a yummy pancake breakfast!
Send us a Message
Have a question? Want to Volunteer?
Complete the form and hit submit. We’ll be in touch!