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. - 10 p.m. Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN
Racing starts at 6 p.m.
Ride-In Movie
The movie begins at 8 pm in the Running Aces Parking Lot. Concessions may be available for purchase during the movie.
Saturday: September 19, 2026
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Columbus City Park, City Hall & Community Center
Parking will NOT be available at the City Hall Campus.
2026 Event Map Coming Soon!
Meet Our Exhibitors!
Exhibitors will be located in the Exhibit Area in front of City Hall from 11 AM to 4 PM.
- Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization
- Muddy Paws Play & Stay
- RPAW Animal Wellness Center
- Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Anoka County Ham Radio Club
- Lion's Project New Hope
- MD5M Lion’s Kids Sight Foundation
- Minnesota Lion's Vision Foundation
- Renew Hope
- Rice Creek Watershed District
- Lakes Center for Youth and Families
- Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
- Anoka County Master Gardeners
- MN Senator Michael Kreun & Representative Nolan West
- Total Family Chiropractic
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
- 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
- 10 AM - 3 PM: Forest Lake Fire Department Open House
- 3 PM - 6 PM: Rockin' Holleywoods- Beer Garden Stage
- All Day: Lions Raffles, Craft Show/Vendors in the Council Chambers
FOR THE KIDS:
- 11 AM - 12 PM: Kids Bingo (ages 6-12)
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Wacky Hair
- 11-2 PM: Face Painting
- All Day: Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Kids Games, Ninja Anywhere, Kids DJ in Pacilion.
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. There will be fun games like the Wine Toss, and Live Music by “Relax With Max."
- Food Trucks - Ice Cream 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 - 9:30 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!
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