Join us in historic downtown Bethel for the Fall Market, September 26, 2026.
FREE ADMISSION! Held at 127 N Main St., Bethel, MO 63434
Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for its handicrafts and musical band. These days, events held at the Colony help benefit ongoing preservation of Bethel Colony historic buildings.
The Bethel Market features vendors—Artisans, Craftsmen (Soap, Candles, Leather, Blacksmith, Jewelry, Wood, Weavers, Beeswax, Local Honey), Flea Market items, Vintage Finds, Home Decor, Furniture, and more. Text Kim Miles for booth space, 660-225-1705.
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The Bethel Fall Market is almost here! Make plans to join us Sept. 26th in Bethel, Missouri, for a great way to kick off fall with small-town charm. 🍁
🏡Guided tour of historic Colony homes at 1:30pm
🪑Colony Museum & Gift Shop open all day
🎻Live Music by Ray Smith & “The Leftovers” all day (with a break at lunch)
🧶Blacksmith demonstrations
– Quarter Tractor Show
🧶Rug Hooking demonstrations
🍲Saturday chili cook-off 10a-12p
🛒Vendors including homemade crafts and baked goods, handcrafted leather, fall arrangements for doors and tables, custom trucker hats, glitter globes, live caricatures and books/stickers, crochet animals, blankets and cup cozies; goat milk soaps and body washes, honey, handmade wooden bowls and rolling pins, puzzles, wooden furniture and crafts, candles, epoxy creations, birdhouse gourds, natural candles and melts, vintage items and antiques, homestead products, tshirts and tumblers, hanging towels, ammo earrings, beauty products and nails, painted art, farmhouse and rustic-themed sewing and painting, Norwex, beaded pens and keychains, handmade car air fresheners, and more!
Plus, plenty of food on hand…
🍽Bethel’s Fest Hall Restaurant will be open, serving breakfast starting at 6am, and then German and American buffet for lunch.
🌭The Colony Foodstand will have burgers 🍔 and brats, walking tacos, nachos, spiral potatoes and onion rings, sodas 🥤.
🥄Saturday Chili Cook-off for charity from 10a-12p. Bring an entry, or just come and sample, then vote for your favorite!
🥧Stop in at the Bethel Bakery for cinnamon rolls and other baked goods.
🍿Jason & Joe will be here with kettle corn and lemonade shakeups.
🍷Small Batch Winery will be offering tasting and sales.
ADMISSION IS FREE — bring the whole family! Open 9am to 3pm.
