{"id":28553,"date":"2018-04-11T05:46:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T05:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=28553"},"modified":"2018-04-11T05:46:04","modified_gmt":"2018-04-11T05:46:04","slug":"21-summer-festivals-omaha-area-mark-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2018\/04\/21-summer-festivals-omaha-area-mark-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Summer Festivals in the Omaha Area You Should Mark on Your Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ahh sweet summer! The sun is high, the days are long, and outdoor cookouts are becoming a regular weekend occurrence. But before you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/cocktails-local-omaha-hot-spots-try-summer\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raise your glass to the fun weeks ahead<\/a>, we need to do a little bit of planning.<\/p>\n<p>In our region, there are plenty of festivals during the summer months to keep you entertained all season long. From beer bonanzas to free concerts, and renaissance festivals to fireworks shows, we rounded up our favorite upcoming local events that we think deserve a save-the-date. So grab your calendars and make this a summer to remember!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jump Ahead:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#May\">May<\/a> | <a href=\"#June\">June<\/a> | <a href=\"#July\">July<\/a> | <a href=\"#August\">August<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"May\"><\/a>MAY<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinco de Mayo<\/a>\u00a0| May 4-6<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28603 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cinco-de-Mayo.jpeg-1.png\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo.jpeg\" width=\"945\" height=\"485\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/485;\" \/> <em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinco de Mayo Omaha\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To honor its rich Mexican heritage, our local Latino community has been hosting cultural events for decades, but Cinco de Mayo is by far the biggest festival annually! Festivities include a grand parade, live mariachi music, dancing performances, delicious street food, a carnival, a kids\u2019 area, and lots of colorful decorations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/blurparties.com\/sipnebraska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sip Nebraska: A Wine and Craft Beer Festival<\/a> | May 11 &amp; 12<\/h3>\n<p>Celebrate local wine and beer culture at this fabulous two-day event from Blur Parties. There will be wine tastings from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/best-wineries-near-omaha-council-bluffs-interactive-map\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local vineyards<\/a>, craft beer from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/omaha-craft-brewery-guide\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nearby breweries<\/a>, locally distilled spirits, delicious bites, vendor booths, live music and more. Purchase tickets <a href=\"http:\/\/blurparties.com\/sipnebraska#tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebratecb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Celebrate CB<\/a>\u00a0| May 11-12 &amp; May 19<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you don\u2019t need a reason to celebrate other than the fact that you love where you live! Come out and celebrate the Council Bluffs community at Celebrate CB. The event spans two weekends with the first being Celebrate at the River on Friday May 11\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tom+Hanafan+River's+Edge+Park\/@41.2625879,-95.919355,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2f36823a9a84fdc?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwig1_ejh-rZAhVOtVMKHQJVDZcQ_BIIkwEwCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Hanafan River\u2019s Edge Park<\/a>. Dance along to a free concert featuring the Clean and Easy Band, enjoy great food and explore the beer garden. Thursday, May 17 marks the beginning of festivities at Bayliss park in Downtown Council Bluffs, and kicks off with a carnival, farmers; market and the Super Hero event with Spider Man and Wonder Woman. The time honored Celebrate CB parade is on Saturday May 19<span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;\">,<\/span>\u00a0concluding with a free Children\u2019s Faire in Bayliss park.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.renfestnebraska.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renaissance Festival Nebraska <\/a>| May 5-6 &amp; May 12-13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28623 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ren-Fest.jpeg-1.png\" alt=\"Ren Fest Nebraska \" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/945;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.renfestnebraska.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renaissance Festival Nebraska\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Don your best medieval attire and head over to the 10th Annual Renaissance Festival at <a href=\"https:\/\/bellevueberryfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bellevue Berry Farm<\/a>. There will be jousting, historical and fantastical creatures, fire throwing, a majestic parade, 200 costumed characters, and pageantry to be enjoyed by nobles and peasants alike \u2014 plus turkey legs and funnel cakes to fuel your adventures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityoflavista.org\/lavistadaze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Vista Salute to Summer Festival<\/a>\u00a0| May 24-27<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than with this annual La Vista festival! The event kicks off with a grand parade (complete with dancing and local marching bands), and will be followed with a community cookout, live concert and fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/loessfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loessfest<\/a> | May 25-28<\/h3>\n<p>Loessfest originated just five years ago in 2013, but has already grown into one of the largest and most highly anticipated music festivals in the region. It takes place annually on Memorial Day Weekend at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tom+Hanafan+River's+Edge+Park\/@41.2625879,-95.919355,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2f36823a9a84fdc?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwig1_ejh-rZAhVOtVMKHQJVDZcQ_BIIkwEwCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Hanafan River\u2019s Edge Park<\/a>, and serves as a celebration of Council Bluffs and the surrounding area! Check the <a href=\"http:\/\/loessfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for updated information and a lineup as the event gets closer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"June\"><\/a>JUNE<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elkhorndays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elkhorn Days<\/a>\u00a0| June 1-3<\/h3>\n<p>Hot air balloon rides, family-friendly games, a casino night, a grand parade and a spectacular fireworks display set this community event apart from the rest \u2014 and that\u2019s just the beginning. Don\u2019t miss out on this hometown tradition!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bensonbeerfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benson Beer Fest<\/a> | June 3<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28593 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Benson-Beer-Fest.png\" alt=\"Benson Beer Fest\" width=\"945\" height=\"599\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Benson-Beer-Fest.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Benson-Beer-Fest-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Benson-Beer-Fest-768x487.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/599;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bensonbeerfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benson Beer Fest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/24-hour-guide-benson-omahas-hippest-neighborhood\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benson is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Omaha<\/a> due to its incredible dining scene, fun venues and colorful shop fronts, but this festival gives you the chance to see it all from another angle. On June 3, it\u2019s all about the beer. The Benson Beer Fest will be hosted by Jake\u2019s Cigars &amp; Spirits alongside Krug Park, The Waiting Room and Beercade. Attendees will get access to unlimited beer tastings and food for purchase, and each beer presented is chosen from local breweries and home-brewers with careful attention to quality and flavor!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/showofficeonline.com\/TasteHome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taste of Omaha<\/a> | June 1-3<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Omaha has an incredible dining scene. Our city is filled with delicious farm-to-table restaurants, luxe steakhouses, brunch nooks and more! Come celebrate the flavors of Omaha at this food-centered festival, which will celebrate its 21st year in 2018. You\u2019ll enjoy free live performances throughout the festival and food from the top local restaurants!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Summer Arts Festival<\/a>\u00a0| June 8-10<\/h3>\n<p>The Omaha Summer Arts Festival showcases all forms of artwork \u2014 from canvas painting to face painting, and live music to sculpture. For its 44th year, the event will welcome more than 135 of the nation\u2019s finest artist to present their work. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauritzengardens.org\/Visit\/Events_and_Exhibits\/Tempo_of_Twilight\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Concert Series<\/a> | June 12-July 24<\/h3>\n<p>This outdoor concert series brings a spectacular lineup of local entertainment to the garden for a harmonious blend of music and nature. Weekly concerts are held from\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1572091910\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6 to 8 pm at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauritzengardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lauritzen Gardens<\/a>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and are included with garden admission or membership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/171613280162172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metro Credit Union Celebrates America<\/a> |\u00a0June 29<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28583 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/America.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/America.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/America-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/America-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate America\u2019s birthday in style at this annual event at Memorial Park. Traditionally held one week prior to July 4th, the event features free concerts on the lawn and a mind-blowing fireworks show!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heartlandpride.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartland Pride Festival<\/a> | June 30-July 1<\/h3>\n<p>The Heartland Pride Festival is one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride festivals in the region. Wear your rainbow apparel and come celebrate love in all its forms!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"July\"><\/a>JULY<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everfest.com\/e\/ralston-old-fashioned-4th-of-july-celebration-ralston-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralston Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration<\/a>\u00a0| July 4<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/ralston-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The community of Ralston<\/a> definitely knows how to throw a good party, as evidenced by the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration! The parade is the largest Independence Day parade in the state, and the post-parade festivities will go back in time with fun booths, costumes, and a family street dance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahabeerfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Beer Fest<\/a> | July 6-7<\/h3>\n<p>The 8th Annual Omaha Beer Festival will be held at Horsemen\u2019s Park, and will feature hundreds of craft beers and ciders from all over the country! Ticket holders will get unlimited two-ounce samples as well as a tasting glass.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/playingwithfireomaha.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playing With Fire<\/a> | July 14 and August 25<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30243 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/PlayingWithFire-3.png\" alt=\"Playing With Fire\" width=\"945\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/675;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of John Gieruszczak via <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/playingwithfireomaha.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Playing With Fire<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This premier free concert series at the Midtown Crossing Pavilion features blues, rock, funk, R&amp;B and soul music alike \u2014 all performed by brilliant artists from all over the region. The series was established in 2004 to bring people together, and in its fifteenth year, will draw more people than ever before! Sit back on the lawn, soak in the summer air, and enjoy the show!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.midtowncrossing.com\/events\/jazz-on-the-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jazz on the Green<\/a> | July 5-August 9<\/h3>\n<p>Every Thursday during July and early August, locals have the opportunity to enjoy warm nights alongside cool grooves from talented jazz bands. The concerts are completely free and take place at the Midtown Crossing Pavilion. All you have to bring is yourself, a blanket or a chair, and an appetite for the local food vendors!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omaharailroaddays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Railroad Days<\/a>\u00a0| July 14-15<\/h3>\n<p>For almost two centuries, railroads have provided a backbone for American commerce and transportation, and with the Union Pacific headquarters in Omaha, we are largely responsible for that tradition! Come celebrate all things train and track at this family-friendly celebration, which will take you through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauritzengardens.org\/\">Lauritzen Gardens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Durham Museum<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RailsWest Railroad Museum<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uprrmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Union Pacific Railroad Museum<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Historic General Dodge House <\/a>for the low price of $15 per family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"August\"><\/a>AUGUST<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/new.showofficeonline.com\/NebraskaWineBalloon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival<\/a> | August 10-11<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28633 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Nebraska-Balloon-and-Wine-Fest-1-1.png\" alt=\"Nebraska Balloon and Wine Fest\" width=\"945\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/450;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/new.showofficeonline.com\/NebraskaWineBalloon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 13th annual Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival will feature multiple colorful balloon launches, nighttime balloon glows, live performances, wine tastings and delicious bites! There\u2019s a reason this is one of the most highly anticipated festivals of the year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/riversedgetacofest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River&#8217;s Edge Taco Fest <\/a>| August 4<\/h3>\n<p>Live music, a chihuahua beauty pageant, and 20 of Omaha&#8217;s best taco restaurants \u2014 need we say more? This event will be a celebration of\u00a0everything that makes Omaha and Council Bluffs great.\u00a0The River&#8217;s Edge Taco Fest is new this year, but is bound to be a hit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/599445697090785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Beer &amp; Bacon Festival<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0August 4<\/h3>\n<p>Two of our favorite indulgences, beer and bacon, will collide at this delicious annual festival! Enjoy your choice of sizzling bacon along with a sipper from your favorite local brewery. There will also be a food competition showcasing bacon-themed dishes, so make sure to show up hungry!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/septemberfestomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SeptemberFest<\/a> | August 31-September 3<\/h3>\n<p>Featuring a rib cook-off, a fabulous Labor Day Parade, live music, vendors, games and more, SeptemberFest is the perfect way to send summer off with a bang! The event will celebrate its 41st year in 2018, and is expected to be bigger than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Happy Summer!<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for more seasonal inspiration? Check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/kids-guide-omaha-summer\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid\u2019s guide to summer in Omaha<\/a> and our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/the-6-best-summer-road-trip-destinations-from-omaha\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">round up of summery road trip destinations<\/a>. Also, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/npdodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> to stay in the know about upcoming events, homes for sale, local restaurant recommendations and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahh sweet summer! The sun is high, the days are long, and outdoor cookouts are becoming a regular weekend occurrence. But before you raise your glass to the fun weeks ahead, we need to do a little bit of planning. 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