Nebraska Prairie Museum

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

The wait is over! 🌽

Join us for the BIG REVEAL of this year's corn maze design as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at the Nebraska Prairie Museum's Fall Festival!

Gather your family and friends and make plans to explore this one-of-a-kind patriotic maze on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with fall fun, history, activities, food, and more as we commemorate 250 years of the American story.

Nebraska Prairie Museum September 26 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Who’s ready to get lost?

Brian Gnuse Views

08/27/2026

The winning pumpkin at this year's competition won't arrive until September 26...

But that won't stop us from guessing!

How much do you think Nebraska's largest pumpkin will weigh this year?

Put your guess in the comments below!

08/25/2026

Calling All Giant Pumpkin Growers!

Do you have what it takes to grow Nebraska's Largest Pumpkin of 2026?

The Nebraska Prairie Museum is proud to host the Annual Nebraska's Largest Pumpkin Competition on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as part of our Fall Festival. We are an official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) sanctioned weigh-off site, giving growers the opportunity to compete at a recognized weigh-off location.

🏆 Prize Money:
1st Place: $3,000 and the title of Nebraska's Largest Pumpkin of 2026
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500

Youth Growers Division Young growers ages 16 and under are encouraged to participate and showcase their hard work.

Before attending, all growers should review the official GPC rules and competition information: https://gpc1.org/about/rules/

Important Grower Information To help the weigh-off run smoothly, growers should plan to:
Arrive early for registration and unloading
Remain on-site throughout the weigh-off
Review all rules and requirements prior to the event

Tag a grower who needs to see this and help us spread the word!

📅 September 26, 2026
📍 Nebraska Prairie Museum, Holdrege, Nebraska

08/24/2026

Come hungry to Fall Festival!

One of the best parts of the Nebraska Prairie Museum's Annual Fall Festival is the food!

Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food vendors serving throughout the day. Grab some mouthwatering BBQ, satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh doughnuts, cool off with fun flavored slushies, and experience authentic chuck wagon cooking.

Whether you're coming for Nebraska's Largest Pumpkin Competition, the corn maze, or the family activities, you'll find plenty of great food to make a day of it!

08/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us Tuesday night for our August Prairie Program!

We had a great crowd attend to hear from Dr. Steve Holen, whose fascinating presentation gave attendees plenty to think about and discuss afterward. We're grateful that Dr. Holen took the time to share his knowledge and expertise with our community.

Events like our Prairie Programs are a wonderful opportunity to learn something new, connect with others, and explore the stories that shape our region.

Check out a few photos from the evening below!

08/20/2026

How many years have you attended our Fall Festival? What's been your favorite memory? Comment below!

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Nebraska Prairie Museum's Annual Fall Festival & Nebraska's Largest Pumpkin Competition returns September 26.

Giant pumpkins. Food trucks. Corn maze. Demonstrators. Family activities.

Free admission.

What are you most excited for?