Feeling Fall
Are you ready to feel a bit more autumn-y? Maybe you’re panicking a bit on what to do about the fast-approaching Christmas season and the need for presents. Then this is the place to be: the 2019 Autumn Festival. This year is the 37th year that the Autumn Festival is being held in Neb. Filled wall-to-wall with artisan’s products, the festival showcases their talents and even offers you the opportunity to take a piece of their art home. The event allows you to purchase something custom and at affordable prices. This festival is being hosted by Huffman Productions at the Ralston Arena in Ralston, Neb. from November 7th to 10th. Admission is only $9 and valid for the entire weekend, as long as you receive a hand stamp. Some other activities include hourly gift certificate drawings, plenty of food and drink and free parking!
The event was started in 1983 by a small family with a variety of skills. The father owned a homebuilding business, the son was involved in woodworking and the mother had talent in crafts with significant attention to detail. Together, they had a united vision of bringing people together to showcase their skills to the public. Due to the increasing popularity of these events and the promotion of small businesses in major metropolitan areas, this event has grown exponentially.
Often ranked in the Top 100 Shows in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the festival is not something to be missed from the atmosphere to the contemporary food and music. From all around the country, artists come to show their skills in painting, beading, woodcraft and sewing. There will also be more unique skills featured such as metalcraft, engraving glass, blowtorching and glassblowing.
Gianna Starr is a senior studying history.