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Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival 
First full weekend in october

nebraska's fastest growing festival

2022 DATES:
SatURDAY, OCTOBER 1st & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

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The Event 


Come to Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival hosted by the Crete Chamber of Commerce during the weekend of Saturday, October 1st through the main event on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 12pm-5pm.

From the pumpkin carving demo to carnival games, a food court to the Great Pumpkin Giveaway, it will be a day full of entertainment, food, games, and fun the whole family will enjoy! The Crete Chamber of Commerce hopes to see you on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 12pm-5pm at Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival.


Featured Activities at the 2022 festival include:

  • Activity Zone & Zipline
  • Bouncy Ball & Pumpkin Drops
  • ​Car Show & Shine
  • Carnival Games
  • Craft Show & Farmer's Market
  • Firetrucks & Police Cars
  • Food Court
  • Great Pumpkin Displays​
  • Hayrack & Pony Rides
  • Live Entertainment
  • ​Petting Zoo
  • Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
  • Scarecrow & Pumpkin Competitions​​​
  • and much more!
 
​It is definitely an event that you don't want to miss!

Winners of the Scarecrow and Pumpkin Competitions can earn CRETE CASH!


For more information about the festival or to become more involved, call the Crete Chamber of Commerce at 402-826-2136. 
WHAT TO BRING: 
​On Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, for Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival, please have cash or a check for the the event.

ON CAMPUS ATM:
Located in Perry Campus Center by Starbucks Coffee Shop

OFF-SITE ATM:
ATMs located at Pinnacle Bank, Great Western Bank, or City Bank & Trust to withdraw cash for the event. There will be various food court vendors, as well as see all the arts and crafts at the farmers market and craft show. 

The Chamber is proud to have 35+ businesses, organizations, and groups that will be hosting a carnival game at their booth. Individuals can purchase carnival tickets at the event: $5 for 10 tickets, $10 for 20 tickets, and $20 for 40 tickets to play the various carnival games. Each ticket is $0.50. 

Also, individuals can purchase a pumpkin voucher for $5 to be able to redeem it for a pumpkin at the event. These vouchers can also be pre-purchased at the Chamber Office or purchased at one of the Information Stations at the event. Information Stations will be located at 12th and Linden by Crete News, as well as the old Shopko parking lot.
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To learn more about being a volunteer for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival or to adopt a pumpkin for the planting event, please email us your questions or concerns or you can follow us via Facebook to see what's happening with the local pumpkin patch.

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