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WEEKENDS ON THE ROAD

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Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) APPLEFEST

October 7-9; Bayfield, WI

Apple pies, apple cider contests, apple-peeling contests, pet parade, arts and crafts and more. Info: (715) 779-3335.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) WISCONSIN GHOSTS & LEGENDS STORYTELLING

October 7-31; Kaukauna, WI

Costumed guides lead "1800s Home & Harvest tours of an 1837 Greek Revival Mansion built by a Wisconsin fur trapper. Tours follwed by Wisconsin ghost tales. Info: (920) 766-3122

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) FALL FESTIVAL OF LEAVES

October 14-16; Bainbridge, OH

Folk arts, crafts, music, antique car show, log sawing contest, flea markets and parades. Info: (740) 634-2085

 

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October 14-16; Cartage, MO

Parade, car show, historic home tour, entertainment, crafts and more. Info: (417) 358-2373

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) HOMECOMING IN THE MOUNTAINS

October 16; Pike County, KY

Demonstration of various heritage skills and crafts. At Breaks Interstate Park. Info: (606) 432-2534.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) WYATT EARP O.K. CORRAL ANNIVERSARY

October 16; Monmouth, IL

Open house at Wyatt Earp birthplace. Cemetery tours, and re-enactments. Info: (309) 734-6419 or (309) 734-3181.

 

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October 14-16; Warsaw, MO

Celebration of pioneer founders Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark. Foods, crafts, antiques, wine and parade. Info: (660) 438-5922.

 

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October 14-16; Eagle, WI

Chance to see fall as it was in the 19th century. Cooking, laying in winter stores and fieldwork demonstrated. At Old World Wisconsin. Info: (414) 594-6300.

 

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October 14-16; Hannibal, MO

Celebration of local cultural heritage in a showcasing of historic crafts, food, music, arts and culture of the mid-19th century. Info: (573) 221-2477.

 

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October 14-16; Cincinnati, OH

Trick or treating at 14 different stations within the zoo. Info: (513) 281-4701; ext. 8316.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) OCTOBER COURT DAYS

October 14-16; Mount Sterling, KY

Trading days date back some 200 years when country residents came from the hinterlands to buy, sell and trade livestock, produce and goods. It has now turned into a reunion. Highlights include crafts, antiques, produce, country ham and biscuits. Info: (606) 498-5343.

 

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October 16; Brooklyn Park, MN

Quilting, woodstove cooking, drying fruits and vegetables, hayrides, apple bobbing and pumpkin carving. Info: (612) 493-4604 or (612) 493-8368.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) STUDIO TOURS OF WORKING WISCONSIN ARTISANS

Through October 16; Southwestern Wisconsin

Forty-two working artists open up their studios to visitors who can watch them practice their crafts. Info: (608) 987-2813; (608) 588-7049; (608) 356-7805.

 

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October 14-16; Rockville, IN

Activities along the way as tour passes some 32 covered bridges. Info: (765) 569-3344.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL

October 21-23; Beattyville, KY

Racing wooly worms. Also crafts, food and entertainment. Info: (606) 464-2888.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

October 28-29; Frankfort, KY

Tricks and treats of this season celebrated. Info: (502) 223-2261.

 

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October 29; Monett, MO

Downtown street festival with entertainment, pancake breakfast, BBQ, pageant, carnival, dancing, music, food and more. Info: (417) 235- 7919.

 

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October 28-30; Shakopee, MN

More than 500 artists from over 30 states display and sell their wares. Continuous entertainment and foods. At Canterbury Park. Info: (402) 331-2889.

 

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October 28-30 Renfro Valley, KY

Traditional fiddle music fills the air. Food also available. Info: (800) 765-7464.

 

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October 31; Worthington, MN

Activities for children third grade and under, accompanied by an adult. Info: (507) 376-4011 or (507) 376-4431.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

October 31; Golconda, IL

Bonfire, haunted hayrides, costume judging, jack’o lantern contest and a street dance are some of the highlights. Info: (618) 683-6246.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes)NATIONAL FARM TOY SHOW

Through November 6; Dyersville, IA

Top event for farm toy collectors. Includes tours of factories and chance to see and swap- any of thousands of farm toys. Info: (319) 875-2311.

 

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November 4-6; Wisconsin Dells, WI

Top regional polka bands play throughout the weekend at the Holiday Inn. Also ethnic foods. Info: (800) 223-3557.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

November 5; St. Louis, MO

Annual downtown parade includes more than 130 marchin g units, floats, high school bands and vilian groups. Proeceded byu veremony. Info: (314) 622-4550.

 

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November 5-6; Madison, MN

Lutefisk supper and lutefisk eating contest. Norwegian arts and crafts show, outhouse race and more. Info: (320) 598-7301.

 

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November 12-13; Rapid City, SD

Ballroom of the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is filled with trees decorated in themes. There are also ornaments for sale. Info: (605) 343-0171.

 

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November 12-20; Joliet, IL

Holiday event features a display of Christmas trees, local entertainment and special events for children and adults. Info: (815) 727-6693.

 

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November 12-December 30; Pella, IA

Pella Historical Village celebrates Christmas. Info: (515) 628-2409.

 

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November 17-20; Cleveland, OH

Ohio's largest Christmas show featuring the sale of arts, crafts and gifts. There is a 40 foot Christmas tree, childrens' activities, high school choirs and shopping. Info: (440) 835-9627.

 

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November 18-20; Milwaukee, WI

Multi-ethnic festival, featuring costumes, dancing, entertainment, exhibits, workshops, gifts from every corner of the world. Info: (414) 225-6220.

 

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November 19; Custer, SD

Live sale of 300-400 surplus buffalo (calves, yearlings, mature cows and two year old bulls. Info: (605) 255-4515.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS

November 22; Ashland, KY

Downtown and Central Park are alive with thousands of lights and holiday theme scenes. New this year is a Victorian Village featuring many buildings prominent in Ashland's history. Info: (606) 329-1007/(800) 377-6249.

 

 

 

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November 24; Detroit, MI

Annual parade starts the holiday season in the Motor City. Over 100 units march and over 1,000,000 come to watch. Info: (313) 923-7400.

 

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November 25; Aitkin, MN

Annual parade of different fish houses used for ice fishing during the winter. Info: (800) 526- 8342.

 

 Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) JULE FEST

November 25; Elk Horn, IA

A Danish Christmas celebration. Info: (712) 764-7472.

 

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Events are listed by date and location as submitted to OTR Travel Information Services, Inc. Dates for this publication were provided by event chairpersons, local chambers of commerce, or convention and visitors bureaus and are subject to change. Please confirm the date and location of events with the you are planning to attend in case an activity has been canceled or rescheduled.