OZtoberFest in Wamego, Kansas, is just around the corner—next weekend in fact—and the full schedule of events is available for all who are interested in making a night or day of it—or both!

OZtoberFest’s Night at the Museum in Wamego, Kansas. 2014.

Friday, September 26, 2014 – 7 to 9 p.m.

First we have Night at the Museum, hosted at the crown jewel of all Ozdom in Kansas: the Oz Museum—a uniquely original immersive experience that allows visitors to journey through the story of “The Wizard of Oz.” From Dorothy’s Kansas farmhouse in the outer gift shop, you enter through her door right into Munchkinland, then on to the Scarecrow’s cornfield, the Tin Man’s cottage, Cowardly Lion’s forrest, Witch’s castle, Emerald City, etc., all while viewing a world-class collection of Oz treasures, collectibles, and memorabilia from both the books by L. Frank Baum and the beloved MGM film, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

Read more about this special event by clicking here.

Munchkinland inflatables at OZtoberFest in Wamego, Kansas.

Saturday, September 27, 2014 – All day

This year, it’s an all-day festival of fun that includes the Road to Oz Car Show, Poker Walk, the Oz Market, Munchkinland playground, Auntie Em’s Parlor, food vendors, Emerald City Stage, Costume Contest, and more!

Inside the Oz Museum, you’ll find this year’s special guests, including renowned author and Emmy Award -winning Oz and Garland expert John Fricke, as well as Johnpaul Cafiero, owner of the Oz Museum’s vast collection, and yours truly—Paul Miles Schneider—who will be giving several audiovisual presentations throughout the weekend in addition to book sellings and signings.

Paul Miles Schneider finishes up a presentation inside the Oz Museum – Wamego, Kansas.

Inside the historical Colombian Theatre, you will find the Kansas Ballet Company performing “The Wizard of Oz.”

The Kansas Ballet Academy performing “The Wizard of Oz.” The Colombian Theatre, Wamego, Kansas.

You can also find out about the Silent Auction of Oz goodies held inside the Colombian Theatre by clicking here.

So come one, come all, and enjoy a very special weekend for the whole family when, once a year, Oz comes to Kansas!