# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hallowfest at Ponca State Park 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a spooky good time at Ponca State Park for the 28th Annual Hallowfest on Saturdays, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17! Both weekends, October 10 and 17 will have daytime education programs like pumpkin archery and critter corner, cabin and campsite decorating contest, and trick or treating in the campgrounds!

Activities
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Haunted Hayrack Rides
Reserve your spot to take a haunted evening hayrack ride on Saturday, Oct. 10. Rides will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m., beginning every five minutes. The public can begin making their reservations on Monday, October 5 at 9 a.m. by visiting or calling the park office or purchasing the tickets (available beginning Oct. 5) online at this link. Reservation-only; no walk-ins will be accepted.

Payment details: $12 for ages 13 and older, $9 for ages 3-12, and no charge for ages 2 and under. Reservations can be made for a maximum of 12 riders or full hayracks (25 people) are $275. Payment is required at the time of your reservation, and no refunds are available unless the event is canceled. Payment can be made over the phone with card only. Cash, card or check will be accepted at the park. Tickets will be emailed and must be shown at the time of the event.

Saturday, Oct. 17 – Halloween Family Fun
Join us for the famed pumpkin roll, s’mores, games, food, pumpkin carving, pet parade and more on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Pumpkins will be available for purchase for carving and to send through the obstacle course on pumpkin roll hill for your chance at prizes. Bring your pets for a best-dressed parade. Enjoy the fall activities and beauty of Ponca State Park with your friends and family.

Reminders
Hallowfest hayrack rides are a family event. No alcohol is permitted on the roadways, parking areas, or hayracks. Buses are not allowed in the parking area for the event.

A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry. Permits can be purchased online or at the park office.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ponca/hallowfest-at-ponca-state-park/200030659960937
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, parades, contests, halloween
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ponca
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ponca State Park
- **lat**: 42.605
- **long**: -96.72
- **full address**: Ponca State Park, Riverfront Campground, Ponca, NE 68770, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hallowfest at Ponca State Park  being held?
  - **A:** Hallowfest at Ponca State Park  takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Ponca State Park, Riverfront Campground, Ponca, NE 68770, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hallowfest at Ponca State Park ?
  - **A:** Hallowfest at Ponca State Park  is organized by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hallowfest at Ponca State Park  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ponca, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hallowfest at Ponca State Park  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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