Oktoberfests, Haunted Houses, & Giant Pumpkins -- Weekend Events

It's another VERY busy weekend here in Eastern Iowa and beyond! Here are some of the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Amana Oktoberfest
- Amana Colonies
- October 5th, 6th, & 7th
- Official Keg Tapping Ceremony
  - October 5th at 2 p.m. in the Festhalle Barn
- Parade
  - October 6th at 10 a.m.
- Featuring games, contests, kids' activities, live music, sampling, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Admission is $10 for a one-day pass or $15 for a two-day pass - Sunday is FREE
My Fair Lady
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- October 5th & 6th at 7:30 p.m. and October 7th at 2:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $22 to $42 - get yours HERE
The Magic of Bill Blagg
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- October 5th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $25 to $30 - get yours HERE
Newsboys United
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- October 5th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $25 to $100 - get yours HERE
Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction
- Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City
- October 5th & 6th from 8 p.m. to midnight
- Three attractions
  - Circle of Ash
  - Frightmare Forest
  - Pandemonium
- General admission tickets are $20 and a fast pass ticket is $35 - get yours HERE
Scream Acres Haunted Attraction
- Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins
- October 5th & 6th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4 attractions
  - CELL BLOCK Z
  - The Cornfield
  - Carnival Chaos
  - The Slaughterhouse
- Tickets are $20 for two attractions, $30 for four attractions, or $45 for VIP - get yours HERE
Ottumwa Oktoberfest
- Jimmy Jones Shelter at Ottumwa Park
- October 5th & 6th from 11 a.m. to midnight
- Parades
  - Kiddie Parade
    - Church Street
    - October 5th at 6 p.m.
  - Oktoberfest Parade
    - Downtown Ottumwa
    - October 6th at 10 a.m.
- Featuring live music, a bags tournament, a car show, a drum line competition, a bike night, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
Pumpkinfest 2018
- Main Street in Anamosa
- October 6th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off
  - Lawrence Community Center
  - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  - Awards at noon
- Parade at 2:15 p.m.
- Featuring craft vendors, food, a 5k, games, tournaments, raffles, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Festival admission is free
Annual Fall Festival
- Colony Pumpkin Patch in North Liberty
- October 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring a bounce house, food trucks, hayrack rides, a chainsaw carver, games, vendors, music, and more
Harvest Fest
- Old MacDonald's Farm at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids
- October 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Last event before closing for the season
- Featuring hayrack rides, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, face painting (for a fee), entertainment, a vendor fair, and more
- Admission is free
Comedian Ron White
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- October 6th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $45 to $55 - get yours HERE
Adventureland Oktoberfest
- Held at Adventureland in Altoona on October 6th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Must be 21+
- Featuring 10 stages with live entertainment, food, games, rides, contests, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Tickets are $40 (includes a can of Sam Adam's Octoberfest and parking) - get yours HERE
2018 Burlington Noon Lions Oktoberfest
- Community Field in Burlington
- October 6th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring live German music, homemade German food, Oktoberfest beers, a Stein Hoist competition, polka dancing and more
- Tickets are $8 - get yours HERE
Cedar Rapids Food Truck Fest
- Benz Beverage Depot
- October 6th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Featuring 19+ food trucks
- General admission is $5 (benefits Meals on Wheels)
- VIP tickets are $35 to $85 - get yours HERE
Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer
- Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Cedar Rapids
- October 7th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Includes a 5K run, 5K walk, and a family fun walk
- Route ends in the NewBo district
- "A party at the finish line includes live music, free kids' activities, team photo opportunities, mascots, and a pancake breakfast"
- Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for kids 15 and under - get registered HERE
Pink Power Party
- 319 Motors in Cedar Rapids
- October 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Benefiting Especially For You
- Featuring food vendors, beverages, live music, bounce houses, a silent auction, and more
Hot Rods & Harleys - Car, Truck, Bike & Hot Rod Show
- Main Street Square in Hopkinton
- October 7th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m vehicle registration
  - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. show
  - 3 p.m. awards
- Featuring live music, vendors, food, door prizes, raffles, and more
- Admission is free to the public