Fall is (basically) here, and it's brought festival season along with it. Here are nine big September events across the KC metro you should pencil in.

Monday, Sept. 2

Dancefestopia | Monday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Wildwood Outdoor Education Center | $129-$550 | Enjoy up to seven days and seven nights of camping and music.

Friday, Sept. 6

44th Annual Art Westport | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | West 39th Street | Free entry | Discover one-of-a-kind local art as you wander through Westport's historic streets, plus listen to live music while you sip beverages.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Find plenty of beers and lederhosen at Oktoberfest. | Photo by KC Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, Sept. 8

Plaza 10K | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 7:30 a.m. | Ward Parkway + Central | $12-$70 | Register to run in one of the most scenic annual races in the metro.

Friday, Sept. 13

KC Fiesta Hispana | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | American Royal Complex — Parking Lot B | Free entry | Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month at this larger than life party.

Beyond those gates is a world of fun. | Photo by Camp Leavenworth

Friday, Sept. 20

Camp Leavenworth | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Leavenworth Landing Park + CW Parker Carousel Museum | Free entry | Celebrate Kansas' first city at this premiere music festival, featuring fireworks, family-friendly activities, and a makers fair.
93rd Annual Plaza Art Fair | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Country Club Plaza | Free entry | Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national event with three live music stages and 20+ food vendors.

Saturday, Sept. 28

46th Annual Ciderfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Louisburg Cider Mill | Free entry | Cider and donut making, pony rides, craft booths, barbecue... what's not to love?

See something missing from our list? Feel free to submit your event.