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Celebrate Nebraska's Autumn: Festivals, Fairs, and Fall Events

Nebraska's autumn is a showcase of vibrant foliage, hand‑picked apples, perfectly sized pumpkins, the beginning of holiday cheer, and a host of festivals and events. Join us this fall to enjoy apple tastings, pumpkin festivals, live music, parades, hayrack rides, holiday light displays, and more.

September

Summer Indian Rendezvous – Ogallala: Residents gather in a vibrant celebration of heritage, featuring live bands, dancing, and a showcase of local talent.

Junk Jaunt, Central Nebraska: This annual event covers nearly 500 miles of garage sales, collectibles, antiques, vintage treasures, and quirky finds, offering a unique flea‑market experience.

Oktoberfest, Norfolk, Northeast Nebraska: A family‑friendly celebration of German heritage and the fall harvest, featuring live music, authentic German cuisine, a beer garden, and entertainment for all ages.

AppleJack Festival, Nebraska City: Indulge in apple pie, cider, donuts, caramel apples, and more, complemented by craft fairs, a parade, a classic car show, and carnival attractions.

Celebrate Nebraska s Autumn: Festivals, Fairs, and Fall Events

October

Harvest Moon Fall Festival, Chadron: Taste and judge entries in chili, salsa, and pie contests, explore a haunted maze, enjoy live performances, and browse 80 vendors.

Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival, Crete: Past editions have highlighted scarecrow and pumpkin competitions, carving demonstrations, carnival games, live entertainment, and a generous Great Pumpkin Giveaway.

HallowFest, Ponca State Park: Experience haunted hayrack rides, cabin‑decorating contests, pumpkin rolling, carving, and a full Halloween celebration.

Celebrate Nebraska s Autumn: Festivals, Fairs, and Fall Events

November

Light of the World Pageant, Minden: Residents enact the Christmas story beneath more than 12,000 illuminated bulbs on the courthouse and square. The pageant runs on Thanksgiving Saturday and the first two Sundays in December.

Omaha Holiday Lights Festival, Omaha: Beginning with a Thanksgiving lighting ceremony and culminating in New Year’s Eve fireworks, downtown Omaha offers a season of festive, family‑friendly events.

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