While fall doesn’t officially begin until September 23rd, the fall activities have begun!
Adult Night(s) Out
September 16 & October 7
Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch, an icon of fall in the Norfolk area, has opened for the season and is excited to bring you expanded attractions and two special adult nights out at the patch; September 16 & October 7! Like them on Facebook to stay up to date.
The things to do, doesn’t stop there. There are events for all ages in the Norfolk area!
Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 15
Expand your knowledge of Hispanic Heritage at this family friendly event. There will be authentic singing and dancing, inflatables, games and even a pinata!
Fall Beer Fest
September 16
This event will take place on the NEW District Event Center patio featuring live music, food truck and over 16 varieties of Oktoberfest beers!
St. Leonard Fall Festival
September 17
The annual festival in Madison features food, games for kids and kids at heart, fun run, auction and more!
Oktoberfest weekend is packed with festivities.
Why isn’t Norfolk’s Oktoberfest held in October? This a question that many ask, and, in some regions, Oktoberfest is in October. However, the Norfolk Oktoberfest is a fall harvest celebration of Norfolk’s German heritage. If we look back in history, Oktoberfest began in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig I in Bavaria. To this day, Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich, a city in Bavaria Germany and is held annually in mid to late September; thus, Norfolk’s event following suit.
Norfolk Oktoberfest Weekend
September 22 & 23
Friday evening catch the tapping of the keg ceremony, Husker Volleyball on the big screen and live music. Start your Saturday off right with the Masonic Lodge Pancake feed or a visit to the Farmers to grab some grub before the annual Lions Club Parade. Before heading to lunch inside the Biergarden, stroll the avenue for sales and other fun happenings. Once in the Biergarden, you will find brat eating contest, wiener dog races, corn hole tournaments, and of course live polka music!
The festivals don’t stop in September though, here are a couple annual festivals held in October .
October 7
Fork Fest
Fork Fest is back this year with a new time and new location. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this fun event. Find the details here.
October 14
Faith Fest
Exactly one week after Fork Fest you will be able to experience the sound of Faith Fest back with their annual event at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Explore the lineup and more information here.
