Schedule of Events

Note: This is schedule is currently tentative.

Saturday, October 4

1:00 pm – Free movie “The Addams Family” at the Isis Theatre

5:30 pm – Crete Youth Cabin – Gates open for Spooky Trails, $5 per vehicle; 877 County Rd 2350, south of Crete

7:00 pm – Gates open for Terror on 12th Street haunted house at Crete’s historic Sokol Hall; 12th & Norman Ave [Purchase tickets]

Sunday, October 5

Activities & Attractions (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

  • Law enforcement vehicles
  • Car Show & Shine
  • Food court
  • Scarecrow Competition
  • Petting zoo
  • Children’s games
  • Inflatables and climbing wall
  • Craft & vendor fair
  • Hayrack rides to Old Mill Pumpkin Patch
  • Crete Volunteer Fire Department
  • Live entertainment at 12th & Main

12:00 pm – Welcome and National Anthem, 12th & Main; Festival activities and attractions open

12:30 pm – Studio C Dance

12:45 pm – Doane Dance & Cheer

1:15 pm – Gold Star ATA Martial Arts

1:30 pm – Bouncy Ball Drop

2:00 pm – Crete High Cheer

2:15 pm – Czech Dancers

2:30 pm – Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest & Pumpkin Drop

5:00 pm – Activities and vendors close

General Information

Ticket and Information Stations are located at 12th and Main and 11th and Main: sign up for the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, purchase game and inflatable tickets, purchase pumpkin vouchers, and other festival information

Pumpkin Vouchers: If you received a voucher from a festival sponsor or have purchased one at the information booths, you can claim a pumpkin at the Pumpkin Display at 11th & Main during the Sunday festival hours. 

Handicap Parking: Convenient handicap parking is available off of Norman Ave between 11th & 12th streets, south of Kuncl Funeral Home.