Support Iowa PBS During Fall Festival 2026

Support Iowa PBS During Fall Festival 2026

Iowa PBS invites viewers to celebrate Fall Festival 2026, a special opportunity to support Iowa’s statewide public television network while enjoying an exciting lineup of programming. From stories that showcase Iowa’s people and communities to musical performances, holiday favorites and popular national productions, this year’s special programming offers something for everyone.

Viewer support helps Iowa PBS continue its mission to educate, inform, enrich and inspire Iowans through trusted programming, local storytelling and educational resources. Contributions help sustain the programs and services that connect communities across all of Iowa’s 99 counties.

The lineup features several Iowa PBS productions and special presentations, including:

Pieowa: A Piece of America – Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 p.m. Take a delicious journey across Iowa to discover the people, places and traditions behind one of the state's favorite desserts.

Historic Buildings of Iowa: Sioux City – Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m, Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 a.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. Explore the historic architecture and stories that help shape Sioux City's history and identity.

Tractor Wars – Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 10 p.m. Trace the evolution of mechanical farming, and chronicle the fight among three major companies.

The schedule also includes a variety of special programming for music lovers, food enthusiasts and fans of drama and history.

Musical performances and favorites include André Rieu: The Power of Love (Nov. 28 at 4 p.m.), Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories (Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.), The Texas Tenors: Faith & Inspiration (Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m.), Josh Groban: An Evening at Union Chapel (Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.), John Denver: Rocky Mountain High (Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.), Concert for George (Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.), and Dolly Parton: Here I Am (Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.).

Holiday programming brings familiar favorites to the season, including The Carpenters: Close to You & Christmas Memories (Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.), Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas (Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.) and The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas (Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m.). 

Viewers can also enjoy cooking favorites, including America's Home Cooking: Easy Recipes for Thrifty Cooking (Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m.) and Cooking With Legends Lidia Bastianich and Pati Jinich (Nov. 28 at 11:30 a.m.). 

Other highlights from this special lineup of programming include All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas Cheer (Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.), Destination Masterpiece (Nov. 29 at 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.) and Lucy Worsley's Keys to the Castle: Versailles (Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.).

Fall Festival is also an opportunity for viewers to learn more about the special thank-you gifts available in recognition of their support. Visit iowapbs.org/gifts to explore the gift selections and learn how to contribute.

By supporting Iowa PBS, viewers help ensure the stories, programs and educational opportunities that matter to Iowans remain available for generations to come.