Fairs & Festivals

A-Maze-ing Corn Maze and Festival Sep 25-26, Oct 02-03, 11am-6pm Sat, 12am-6pm Sun, Four-acre cornfield maze weekends through Oct 9-10, plus Oct 11 (10am-2pm). $5 for maze. Festival 25-26. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.

Abe’s Corn Maze Oct 02-03, 10am-dusk, First four weekends in October walk the tenacre corn maze, over three miles of twists and turns. Special days such as balloon day, pumpkin day and fireworks on last night. $5-$3. 522-5632.

abescornmaze.org. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road.

Alpaca Farm Days Sep 25-26, 9am-5pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun, Free family event to meet alpacas face to face. Fiber demonstrations and end products made from alpaca fleece. 632-2590. alpacasofindianpointhills.com. Indian Point Hills, 17229 Vaneman St, Petersburg.

Clayville Fall Festival

Oct 02-03, 9am-5pm, Step back in time Saturday and Sunday as vendors, crafters, artisans, music, food, kid’s activities and much more descend on this historical old stage coach stop. $3, $1 kids. 691-4533. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains.

Harvest Festival Oct 02-03, 1-5pm, Doors open at noon for music under the pavilion. Fish sandwiches and dinners available. No coolers, food, drinks or pets. 635- 9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.

Harvest of Miracles Sep 25, 2-6pm, Music by 4 1/2 Men, food and refreshments, balloon tether rides, face painting, kid’s art wall, balloon art, kid’s bounce house, juggler, pumpkin decorating contest and more for entire family. $10 adults, $5 kids, $25 family. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, (217) 787-4700.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 24-26, 6-11pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am Sun, Over 1,000 cool cars on display along with free entertainment, festival of cars parade, swap meet and manufacturers midway for the restoration enthusiast. route66fest.com. Downtown Springfield.

Kelly Miller Circus Oct 04, 4:30pm and 7:30pm, Two shows under big top with trapeze artists, elephants, lions and more. $14 adults, $7 kids. Advance tickets at Athens City Hall, Boar’s Nest, Athens State Bank, $10 adults, $6 children under 12. 636-8429 or 891-3623. Athens Community Park, W Jackson St. at N Main St, Athens.

Multicultural Fest Sep 29, 11am-6:30pm, Celebration of diversity at LCCC Trutter Center. Food, activities, entertainment and exhibits. Free and open to public. 786-2458. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Our Savior’s Craft Fest Oct 9, 9am-4pm, A variety of vendors at this craft fest! A children’s area is provided as well as concessions, a bake sale and door prizes. Our Savior’s