More than 20 years ago, merchants in the Beaverdale area (Des Moines, IA) first began the annual fall tradition now known as the Beaverdale Fall Festival. Sidewalk sales, carnival rides, music, beer tents and a parade were centered around an Octoberfest theme and were known as Beaverdale Days. Cold weather eventually caused the event to be moved into September, and the name was changed to the Beaverdale Fall Festival. Please take a look at their site at Beaverdale Fall Festivaland if you’re in the Des Moines metro area, please check them out.