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GRE AT PUMPKIN FES TIVA L Oct. 3-4 along Main Street, Crete. There is fun for the entire family at this event. A car show, fun run scarecrow competition, and the Great Pumpkin Competition are just a few of this year’s listed activities. 402.826.2136. —cretepumpkinfest.com HARVES T FAIR AND M ARK E T Oct. 5 at
The Pumpkin Patch at BE Farm, Bayard. Featuring the “Paint and Cider” event with artist Kelly Bhenke, this event also offers pumpkin picking, a duck race, and the Farm Yard with a giant hay bale slide. 308.641.5336. —bepumpkinpatch.com
ELYRIA PUMPKIN FES TIVA L Oct. 6,
Elyria. Festivalgoers can enjoy a free slice of pumpkin pie at the 28th annual event, along with checking out the pumpkins for sale. There are many activities for children, as well as vendors and a tractor display. 308.728.7875. — ordnebraska.com
OLD TIME AUTUMN Oct. 10-11 in Brownville. This weekend celebration— taking place where it all began for Nebraska—focuses on historic sights and sounds, with activities such as buggy and trolley rides. 402.825.6001. —brownvillehistoricalsociety.org HARVES T MOON FA LL FES TIVA L Oct. 3 in Hemingford. Featuring a goat roping contest, lip sync battle, haunted maze, home-brewed beer contest, and a 5K run/ walk, this festival offers something for everyone. 308.487.3562. —hemingfordharvestmoonfallfestival.com // 92 //
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NEBR ASK A COUNTRY MUSIC FES TIVA L Oct. 18-19 at Lincoln County
Fairgrounds, North Platte. Music, dancing, and entertainment will be plentiful, and this year’s theme is “Nebraska Country Stars.” 308.390.1804. —necmf.net
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OK TOBERFES T Oct. 4-6 at Amana
Festhalle Barn, Amana. Beginning with the official keg-tapping OCT. ceremony, this festival features special food, events, and music—all with a German flare—and has been celebrated in the Amana Colonies since 1965. 319.622.7622. —amanacolonies.com
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BERTR AND FA LL CR AF T SHOW Oct. 17 at Bertrand Community Building, Bertrand. Arts, crafts, beverages, and pastries are offered at this event featuring crafters and vendors from across Nebraska. 308.472.5029. —holdregechamber.com MEE T CHADRON Oct. 22 at Bean Broker Coffeehouse and Pub, Chadron. Newcomers, long-time residents, and visitors to the Chadron area are invited to this community OCT. gathering to connect with others.308.432.4401. —chadron.com
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BOO AT THE ZOO Oct. 26-30 at Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Nearly 40 trickor-treat booths will be on-hand to give out candy, coupons, and more at Lincoln’s largest trick-or-treat event. All proceeds directly support the zoo and care for animals. 402.475.6741. —lincolnzoo.org
ANA MOSA PUMPKINFES T AND RYAN NORLIN GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH OFF Oct. 3-4 on Main Street,
Anamosa. Titled the “Pumpkin Capital of Iowa,” thousands come to Anamosa to experience this weekend full of giant pumpkins. This year they will not have vendors or the parade, however they will have other Pumpkinfest activities, including the Pumpkin Roll and raffle. 319.462.4879. —anamosachamber.org
SCENIC DRIVE FES TIVA L Oct. 9-11 in towns in Van Buren County. Thousands of people will travel to Southeastern Iowa for this three-day event. This festival is home to one of Iowa’s largest flea markets and many different opportunities for food and activities. 319.293.7111. —villagesofvanburen.com FL A MING PUMPKIN FES T PART DEUX
SUPERHERO SPOOK TACUL AR Oct. 26 at Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, Ashland. Guests can arrive in costume and trick-or-treat around various stations, take photos with superheroes, and expect to see games and prizes throughout the event, which includes superhero-themed escape rooms. 402.944.3100. —sacmuseum.org
Oct. 12 at Squirrel Cage Jail, Council Bluffs. Tricks and treats for the whole family, pumpkin lighting, and a public investigation of the jail are some of the events offered at this event. 402.781.4181. —unleashcb.com
