October 18th & 19th, 2008 Wisconsin Dells
Stuff more fun into your fall weekend by celebrating the 11th Annual Autumn Harvest Fest. Activities include scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating, an arts & crafts marketplace with over 50 vendors, farmer's market, hay and pony rides, live entertainment, Wisconsin Dells On Tap microbrew tasting and more. Wisconsin Dells Festivals Site. New for 2008! The 1st Annual Harvest Fest Pie Contest has a twist - the main ingredient of the filling has to come from Wisconsin. Enter on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 10AM to Noon with your best pie offering.

October 15th thru 18th, 2008 Hudson
A community wide festival focused on the outdoors and the river way. Enjoy Big Top Chautauqua at Lakefront Park for a free evening concert on Thursday, October 16. The Blue Canvas Orchestra led by Warren Nelson will perform Wild Woods & Waters - A Celebration of the St. Croix River. It includes a wide range of original bluegrass & folk music and a large screen slide show as the backdrop for nine musicians. Friday evening is highlighted by Taste of Hudson along with a selection of wines and craft beers from the region. Saturday features a Catch & Release fishing tournament, boat show & marketplace, childrens' activity area, a lumberjack show and live music.

October 17th, 2008 West Salem
Big Top Chautauqua's 30th Star is a songwitness account celebrating 150 years of Wisconsin statehood. The show recalls the era when immigrant families searched for opportunity in the Wisconsin wilds. Audience members will also hear voyageurs who witnessed the transformation of this land and much more. These tales are told through songs, storytelling, and hundreds of historic photographs drawn from archives and collections across the state. Performed at Heider Center for the Arts, 405 E. Hamlin Street. 7:30PM. Parking for the Heider Center is on the west side of West Salem High School..

October 18th, 2008 Neenah
This fun family festival will again this year offer a variety of activities for children, young adults and families, with several new venues added to the line-up. Events include pumpkin carving, Chili feed and cook off, carnival games, build/stuff a scarecrow with Neenah Parks & Rec. Deptartment(they supply the frame & hay - you bring scarecrow clothes & decor from home), pumpkin recipe contest and a variety of activities throughout downtown Neenah and the city. 9AM-dusk. Downtown Neenah..

October 24th thru 26th, 2008 Richland Center
Andrew Sharp, who has previously directed several UW-Richland Theatre productions, is directing this stage adaptation by Dale Wasserman of the bestselling 1962 novel by Ken Kesey. A 1975 film by the same title was based on the novel. Set in an asylum, the play looks at mental health/mental illness and the culture of such institutions. Authority, control and power are among the themes, as is the healing power of laughter. The story centers on the relationship between patient Randle McMurphy, a rebel, and Nurse Ratched, who rules the ward.

October 25th & 26th, 2008 Antigo
Dryland events are the fastest growing segment of dog-powered sports. They are environmentally low impact family oriented activities with trained sled dogs. This is the third year for the Derby, and the site for the race is the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout Camp’s wide grass covered trails near Pearson, WI. Catagories: Canicross, Jr. Canicross, 1-dog bikejor, Junior wheeled, 2-dog bikejor, 1 to 2-dog scooter & 6-dog Rig. 1.5 & 2.7 mile courses. In 2007 the DDDD was the largest dryland event in North America. Races start at 9AM. Free admission and plenty of parking. West 6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson, WI.

October 25th, 2008 Pleasant Prairie
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to the Jelly Belly Center for an exciting afternoon of Halloween fun. Our tour route will be decorated for nice family fun. Clowns, Magic and Goodie Bags for the Kids, games, prizes, and entertainment for all ages. It's a shame to only wear your awesome Halloween costume one day a year, so come extend the fun and join the Munchkin Masquerade Parade! Masquerade Parade starts at 10AM & ends at 10:30AM. Activities from 1PM to 4PM. Jelly Belly Center, 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie, WI.

November 1st, 2008 Hayward
Annual Costume Contest! $2,700 in prizes for best costumes. You could win in one of several categories: Best Costume Overall-Male, Best Costume Overall-Female, Scariest and Best Duo or Group. All guests arriving in full costume on between 7:00PM and 8:30PM will receive a $5 Gift Certificate. The doors will open at 7PM and the judging takes place at 9PM. Don't miss the area's best Halloween Bash! You must be 21 years of age or older to participate/attend. LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center, 4 miles East of Hayward, 13767W County Road B.