Fall, Fantasy & Fun Are Coming to Rock Falls! | Fallen Fantasy Fest 2026

Step into a world of fall, fantasy, costumes, and imagination on this episode of Along the Rock!

Host Kierstyn Long sits down with Jake Wallin, Trent Johnson, and Jaclyn Sciacero to preview the third annual Fall and Fantasy Fest, coming to Centennial Park in Rock Falls on Sept. 26-27.

The local pop-up Renaissance festival is moving to a new location this year, giving organizers more room to expand the event and bring even more entertainment, vendors, and activities to the community.

🎭 What can you expect?
• Returning favorites like snail jousting and Shakespearean sword fighting
• Historical reenactments and black powder demonstrations
• Erin the Mermaid
• Wandering fantasy performers, including a faun and potentially fairies
• A new magician and musical performances
• Deep Light LARP adventures
• More than 50 vendors featuring fantasy-inspired merchandise, plants, potions, dragons, and more
• Plenty of opportunities to dress up and embrace your imagination

Costumes are encouraged but absolutely not required. Whether you're a seasoned Renaissance festival fan or someone looking for a fun new fall experience, there's something for everyone.

🎟️ Admission
Adults: $10
Children, seniors, and first responders: $5

📅 Event Information
Fall and Fantasy Fest
Sept. 26-27
10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days
Centennial Park
Rock Falls, Illinois

The festival is also looking for volunteers, sponsors, and community members who want to help make the event a success.

Learn more and get involved at fallandfantasy.com.

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🎤 Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to Along the Rock

00:25 Meet the Fallen Fantasy Fest Team

01:09 What Is Fallen Fantasy Fest?

02:08 When Is Fallen Fantasy Fest?

02:29 A New Location at Centennial Park

03:17 Room to Grow

03:42 What to Expect at This Year’s Festival

04:11 Returning Performers & Entertainment

04:34 New Performers & Magical Experiences

05:18 More Than 50 Vendors

06:02 Meet Aaron the Mermaid

06:25 Do You Have to Dress Up?

07:19 LARP Adventures & Family Fun

08:04 Admission Prices for 2026

09:00 Growing the Festival

09:12 Why You Should Come

09:47 How to Support Fallen Fantasy Fest

10:17 Sponsorship Opportunities

10:30 Volunteers Needed

11:41 The Community Behind the Festival

12:24 How to Find Fallen Fantasy Fest

13:04 Costumes, Fun & Final Thoughts

13:20 Closing

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