I attended Brew HaHa in 2025 and it was my first one. Based on this experience, I will definitely…read morebe back to this great event! The Heartwood Preserve is vast and open, so it was very conducive to an event like this. There were dozens of food trucks and beers/drinks to try. And all of that is included in your ticket. The General Admission ticket is only about $75 and that is definitely worth it in my opinion, getting to try that many different breweries, food trucks, and restaurants. I was lucky enough to be in the VIP area, with the more "high end" vendors. (I actually saw Omaha Yelp CM Meg in there, love it!) The higher end options were Aperol Spritz, Laka Lono, Via Farina, Mahogany, and Maven Bar. Everything we had in there was excellent (the full meal basically from Mahogany?! Yum!) There were standing tables around in the VIP area, but they got snatched up pretty quick. The rest of the picnic tables and lounge areas were reserved by companies. I only mention this, because if you're an individual buying the VIP ticket, don't be thinking you can actually sit down anywhere. We were pretty fine with that, because once we were done having the VIP drinks and food, we definitely wanted to get out into the open area with the majority of the trucks and stands! You get a cute silver Brew HaHa cup when you enter, and this is what you use the whole time to get your samples of all the drinks. In that cup you also get two wooden tokens, to vote for your favorite brew, and I think they win an award. If you're not a big drinker, or you don't drink at all - they offer a Designated Driver ticket, so you can enjoy all the food at least. There are NA options/mocktails around too, that the DD ticket includes. I think that's for sure worth it just for all the food you get to try. Best of all, Brew Haha is actually a fundraiser and it benefits Habitat for Humanity, which I love. I'm not sure if the VIP area is worth the cost (double the price of GA) - but if it benefits Habitat, then maybe I'm ok with that. I definitely recommend checking out Brew HaHa at least once, to get the vibe of it and try so many awesome food and drink vendors!

Brew HaHa is Habitat for Humanity of Omaha annual fund raiser…read more It is a great event held in Stinson Park in Aksarben Village each year. This year was the 10th annual event. Had a great band playing with more than 65 vendors from a variety of restaurants and breweries across several states. There were also 4-5 food trucks participating. One ticket got you access to everything and everyone received a Brew HaHa inscribed glass to carry around and try the different samples. A really great event.

I've been to this Renfaire for several years, and it is always a great time!…read moreThe park is very much on theme for the Renaissance, and the majority of attendees dress the part impressively. It's always a great time walking around the vendor booths, plenty to look at and a wide variety for purchase The food and drink lines can get pretty insane -- food more so than drinks. I was able to get nachos, and they were fantastic. The drinks that I saw looked great as well. I've heard that the owner of the farm is very difficult to work with, but that is the only negative to this. Well worth the ticket price to check this out!!

Been years since we last went to the Renaissance Festival. Traffic management was as efficient as…read moreusual. Last time the wait at the entry took a long time but was more organized this time. Very crowded this year but still enjoyable. Lots of cool things for sale and great entertainment. My wife especially enjoyed watching all the people in costume. Was going to get a turkey leg but the line was huge. We'll be back next year.

Theres really nothing like Junkstock! It's one of the coolest festivals we have in the fall and…read morespring. I took my mom on mothers day weekend and we had a blast just perusing the vendors. 2 hours flew by! We love trying new vendors and new eateries. This time we bought some pasta mixes, jewelry and enjoyed Report In steak bites, Endless things to look at and enjoy an evening concert.

I've been coming here for years. I try to get here 30 minutes before they open to get good parking…read morebecause it does get very hectic. As far as vendors go, it's the same vendors and stuff as always--a good variety of food trucks, and this time they seemed to have added more beverage trucks and options. The pressed cider bar was really good. Everything is on the pricier side. Kids 12 and under get in for free, and they have bounce houses and face painting. There are a lot of good photo props, which I think the majority of people come here just for that.

We have attended this 2 years in a row and 3 of the last 4 years…read more It is small, a parking area behind the Crescent Moon and I believe it is 3 other businesses. There has been a single large tent for shade, although last summer there were 2 and it really helped. It can be HOT, but of course, there is then a need to drink a little more beer. Beer! I remember 2 vendors, plus the indoor bars are also open and 2 years ago we went in for some food and out of the weather. It is difficult to say how many types of beer is available as they change. Insides have numerous varieties. I bought a stein and you are welcome to bring it back each year, of course, you have to remember it, mine was on the kitchen counter at home. Music polka, of course. Two different bands played with an hours intermission with the takedown and set up as the change. Yes, it can be loud. Lots of laughing and dancing, some singing if you know the words is strongly encouraged. COST? There was no cost to enter with food and drinks paid for with tickets sold as you enter. The emphasis is on having a good time. With us, it has succeeded. Caution....WATCH THE WEATHER. the sun can be hot, the wind will blow and storms are always a possiblity.

Still one of the best local beer events. Even with a larger turnout than last year, the 2017 Hop…read moreCup is much more intimate than the big beer fests that take place throughout the year in the Omaha area. Ploughshare Brewing out of Lincoln took home the cup this year, with a Red IPA made in part with Nebraska Grown Hops (as were all the entries). Scriptown's ale was always very interesting, as it was made entirely of local hops and barley. Almost tasted like champagne! Great event supporting local hops farmers and the greater beer community at large.

Updated 2016** This year the 4th Annual Hop Cup was rock and…read moreroll. a much larger crowd was awaiting entry when we arrived. Getting in was easy due to having a digital ticket on my handy phone. In a similar set up to last year, NBC was the first table to wet my palate. A very earthy Yakima based multi grain brew. Many established breweries did not show. No Kinkaider, Brickway, or Bolo. A few surprises did get mu attention. Namely Boiler from Lincoln and First State. The usual suspects of IPA were abundant, but I really liked the Rye PA. Even the Black Pilsner from Scratchtown that took the cup. I ran into many Yelpers this year, so a shout out to them. See you at the next one.

Goodness me. How could I forget to review this gem? Oh, now I remember. I was there and made it all…read morethe way around! I got to Stinson Park a little early as Wifle dropped me off and I wen to get my tickets at the will call booth. They put my wristband on and I thought nothing of it. as I went further a volunteer told me that the after party was going to be cool and I discovered that I had a VIP bracelet. My friend and I started at the Maker's Mark booth. The tiniest sips were offered and I knew that it was going to be a long day. From the craziest cocktails that could be imagined to the most exclusive pours i have seen, this was great. Whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum. All the vendors were fabulous. Very professional and accommodating. I found a few new favorites and I have been enjoying them since. The best was HopHead Vodka from Anchor. It is really cool to see some of my favorites at local bars as I tend to choose them over the standard choices. I hope to get back next time! I will try to see you there

A fine fall afternoon in a great location. Stinson Park rocks! My sipping and sampling was limited…read moreby the 50 mile drive back home, but the samples I had, as well as the friendly folks giving out the samples were excellent in every way. I wish much success to everyone involved in staging and presenting this event. It was a winner!

This is one of my all time favorite summer activities! Going to Quasar is like stepping back in…read moretime. Truly, they have thought of everything here: good concessions, yard games, a playground, a little arcade, and clean bathrooms. This is a great way to mix up your family movie nights!! They have showings all the way to Thanksgiving; be sure to check this spot out!

Will come again the vibe here made me feel like I was back in the 90s…read moreThe people who work here are very kind and they have a good concession stand and a playground for the kids to play

I wait all year for La Festa Italiana! It now has a permanent home at Il Palazzo on 132nd, just…read moresouth of Fort. There is paid parking in the main lot or free parking in the neighborhood and down at the ball fields with a shuttle to transport. I don't mind paying a small entry ticket price because there is a lot of entertainment, both inside and outside, including live bands, dancing, food demonstrations and a fireworks show on certain nights. They have a huge variety of Italian foods with various booths or an all in one food line. Pizza, pasta, calamari, scampi, sausage and peppers, gelato and fried dough! Plus a lot more that I am forgetting for the time being. You can also buy some Italian merch, grab a drink from multiple bars, watch some bocce ball tournaments, play pickles and let your kids play in the entertainment zone. Everyone should be Italian at least once a year!

Always a joy the event and come every year. Good music, food and plenty of places to sit outside…read moreand a few places to sit indoors. Nice people always here too working or volunteering. Seems to be the perfect size place for this 2-3 day event.